Stempniak Stepping Up

Lee Stempniak is stepping up. In this freshly minted NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes forward is tied with Victor Rask for the team lead  in goals scored (4), and shares…

Hurricanes Sliding Into Their October Groove

The Carolina Hurricanes are sliding into their October groove. While they have not accumulated the full complement of points that they had legitimate shots at so far this season, they…

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…

Prospects Tournament Fuels Canes Hopes

The Carolina Hurricanes announced their roster for the 2016 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City, Michigan. The annual Prospects Tournament gives general managers and coaches a chance to see their prospects…

Rask Worth the Risk

Recently, the Carolina Hurricanes and General Manager Ron Francis signed forward Victor Rask to a six-year, $24 million dollar extension. The young Swede is just entering his third season with…

The Importance of Secondary Scoring

While everyone talks about Patrick Kane’s point streak, emerging rookies taking over the NHL or the high-flying top duo Benn/Seguin, there are less mentioned players who would also earn some praised words,…

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…