Hurricanes’ Nestrasil Gone, Maybe Forgotten
Andrej Nestrasil is no longer with the Carolina Hurricanes and he may soon be forgotten. It’s the climax of a story that had incredible potential to blossom but withered on…
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Andrej Nestrasil and Two Seasons
Andrej Nestrasil is a novel, one that could be titled, “Two Season.” The Carolina Hurricanes forward has gone from a prolific, integral part of the team’s best line, to an afterthought,…
Jordan Staal: Leadership, Lines, Playoffs
Jordan Staal was pretty candid when I spoke with him Friday September 9 at the Carolina Hurricanes’ media availability with the players. When I wrote A “C” for Staal back…
Hurricanes’ Andrej Nestrasil Ready and Thankful
Andrej Nestrasil of the Carolina Hurricanes says he is ready. After sustaining a fractured vertebrae last February that caused him to miss the remainder of the season, he also has…
Hurricanes NHL Playoffs Possibilities Withering
Making the NHL playoffs is the goal of every team at the beginning of every season. At the start of the current season, no one predicted or expected the Carolina…
Peters’ Effective Jostling Up ‘Canes
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters jostled up his team’s lineup Saturday night in preparation for the visiting Montreal Canadiens. It was effective as the ‘Canes beat the Habs 3-2…
Hurricanes Have Been Busy
NEWS: #Canes agree to terms with Andrej Nestrasil. Details: http://t.co/FcuBfdamAW pic.twitter.com/i6JFThaE3u — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) June 29, 2015 Carolina Hurricanes fans can grade the past week’s moves made by GM…
Inside Hurricanes Locker Room Part One
View image | gettyimages.com Monday the Carolina Hurricanes had their players available to the media for their season-ending interviews. I went inside the Hurricanes locker room and sat down with…
Andrej Nestrasil Just A Piece in a Long-Standing Rivalry
He may not know it, but Andrej Nestrasil is part of a long-standing rivalry with his former team. View image | gettyimages.com Now, the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina…
Ron Francis, “Ronnie Franchise”, Faces His First Big Test as GM
There’s no understating what Ron Francis means to the Hurricanes’ franchise. Canes fans love Ron Francis, to the point where the nickname “Ronnie Franchise” still holds true. When they were…
‘Canes Need to Rely on Rosters Youth
The ‘Canes beat the Ottawa Senators Monday night by a score of 6-3. Ottawa is battling for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The ‘Canes are out of playoff contention,…
Which Red Wing Should Go When Datsyuk Returns?
Pavel Datsyuk has been out with a shoulder injury since before the regular season started. However, according to MLive.com’s Ansar Khan, the Detroit Red Wings think he’ll be ready for…