Chris Wagner Will Impress With the Bruins
The Boston Bruins have always been known for their physicality. From the days of Harry Sinden’s “Big Bad Bruins” to Claude Julien’s defensive-minded schemes and hard-hitting brand of hockey, Boston…
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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…
Golden Knights Prepared to Pluck Ward from ‘Canes?
The Vegas Golden Knights are primed and ready to pluck unprotected prime players from NHL teams. The Carolina Hurricanes are one of those teams, and the consensus is that they…
4 Hurricanes Vegas Fans Should Be Watching
Another week, another team that new fans of the Vegas Golden Knights need to be watching. The Carolina Hurricanes may not be on the radar of Vegas fans, but they…
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 Displays Defensive Dominance
Defining the impact of defensive play in the NHL is not an easy thing to do. Unlike the tracking of offensive statistics, plays that prevent goals are hard to define and…
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…
These ‘Canes are Pressure-Ready
These ‘Canes, Joakim Nordström and Victor Rask are confident about their team’s chances this season. The Carolina Hurricanes held a media day on Friday, September 9, and a common theme…
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 Sign Joakim Nordstrom, Jake Chelios
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Joakim Nordstrom and Jake Chelios to contract extensions, the team announced Friday. Nordstrom gets a two-year contract carrying a $1.275 AAV. In his first season…
‘Canes Young Guns Get it Done Against Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes and their young guns welcomed the New Jersey Devils back to Raleigh’s PNC Arena for the second time this December. On December 3rd the Devils pummeled the Hurricanes…
Two Canes Must Make Moves
In the midst of a home stand the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves on the cusp of two possibilities. They will get through it adding significant points to their total, or…