Kraken News & Rumors: Bylsma, Team Captaincy & More
In this edition of Kraken News & Rumors, I’ll discuss two new coaching hires by the Seattle Kraken, as well as an update on the team’s leadership group and potential…
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Panthers News & Rumors: The Kraken Like to Share, Coach Ruutu & More
Today’s edition of Panthers News & Rumors is jampacked with exciting news regarding your Florida Panthers. The Cats entered an agreement to share their AHL franchise, the Charlotte Checkers, with…
Hurricanes Derek Ryan Looking at Swiss League Jump
According to news reports overnight, Charlotte Checkers forward and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Derek Ryan has been looking into taking his promising talent to the European hockey leagues. According to SwissHockeyNews, and…
Elias Lindholm’s Growth Is Important to the Hurricanes’ Success
Elias Lindholm had enough upside and talent to make the Carolina Hurricanes opening day roster in 2013. He was the fifth overall pick in the draft that year and scored a…
Admirals Top Checkers In Preseason Finale
The Norfolk Admirals, the American League affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, skated on home ice against the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Charlotte Checkers, at Norfolk Scope arena…
Rivermen Catching Up To NHL Talent
The adjustment from the NHL to the AHL is not an easy one. Players have had to adjust to team bus rides instead of team charters. Playing in Boston or…
AHL To Serve As Testing Ground In 2012-13
During the 1990’s when the AHL and now defunct IHL had more autonomy so to speak, they served not only as a place for players to prove their mettle, but…
The Carolina Hurricanes need to fire Paul Maurice (again)
For the second time, Paul Maurice has failed as the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina’s first (and third) bench boss has driven the ‘Canes into the ground, and…