Chicago Blackhawks off to a Good Start
The Chicago Blackhawks 2018-19 season is finally underway, and the team started off with a bang. They provided quite an entertaining first trio of games, taking all three tilts to…
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Blackhawks Roundtable: Goalies, Defense & Marian Hossa
Welcome to our second monthly installment of The Hockey Writers Chicago Blackhawks roundtable! In our first roundtable, we discussed line combinations, the state of management, and our opinion on bringing…
Blackhawks Stumble Into Free Agency
The Chicago Blackhawks headed into July 1 with plenty of holes to fill and, for the first time in a long while, salary cap space to work with. However, their…
Hurricanes Winds Blow Ward to Blackhawks
The winds of change are blowing at gale force in the Carolina Hurricanes’ locker room. Sunday saw Cam Ward blown out of the only team he has ever played for,…
Blackhawks Sign Kunitz, Ward, & Manning
Soon after the unrestricted free-agent signing period officially kicked off, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a trio of signings. Addressing depth for all three position groups, the Hawks agreed to terms…
Carolina Hurricanes’ Most Crucial Need
For the past four seasons that I have been covering the Carolina Hurricanes for The Hockey Writers, I have formed an opinion as to what the team’s most crucial need…
Canes’ Ward Worthy of Hanging in the Rafters
When he has finally hung up his skates and pads, put away the blocker and big glove, Cam Ward should be seriously considered for a spot in the rafters at…
Hurricanes Next Netminder Could Be ‘Ned’
Alex Nedeljkovic is currently the goaltender for the Charlotte Checkers. His play this season and in particular in the Calder Cup playoffs has moved him into a place of conversation…
Hurricanes “If-Only” Season Concludes
The Tampa Bay Lightning paid their final visit of the season to Raleigh, NC Saturday evening. Their destination was the PNC Arena, home of the Carolina Hurricanes where 15,402 fans…
Flyers Refuse Hurricanes’ Invitation to Regress
Saturday night in Raleigh, NC a game was played that included an invitation by the home team Carolina Hurricanes to the visiting Philadelphia Flyers to leave the crisp air of…
Hurricanes Stats Tell a Sad Story
It’s been a long season for the Carolina Hurricanes. It looks to be nearly over as the chances of the team making the playoffs are almost non-existent. Technically, they are…
Hurricanes Respond to Francis’ Belief in Them
The Carolina Hurricanes have responded to the belief their executive vice president and general manager, Ron Francis, has placed in them. Friday night they welcomed the New Jersey Devils to…