Tag: Carolina Hurricanes

NHL Attendance After 10 Home Games: 2016-17

    For the past several seasons we've been tracking NHL attendance at different points throughout the year. Our first look this season is for home attendance for each NHL team at the 10 game mark. We also include that…

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NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he won't ask any of his players who have a no-trade clause to waive it unless they asked to be moved. “I’m not…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Canes, Caps, Sabres, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Rick Nash tweaked his groin and they should know more about his status today. Matt Puempel is out with a concussion. Brett Cyrgalis: Pavel Buchnevich's rehab is going…

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NHL Rumors: Kings, Bruins and Islanders

On the LA Kings and Teddy Purcell on waivers ... Jon Rosen: Before putting Teddy Purcell on waivers, the LA Kings may have been talking trade with another team. It's possible that the trade talks continue. Elliotte Friedman: Think that with…

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NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Canes, Sabres, Bruins, Wings and more

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that center Jordan Staal suffered a concussion during the Panthers game. Francis added there is not time frame on when he could return. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes put Staal…

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NHL Rumors: The Blues and Some Potential Trade Fits

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking/needing a No. 1 or No. 2 center, they are not getting a top one through trade. It could be someone like…

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NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Hurricanes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Think the Pittsburgh Penguins could move Marc-Andre Fleury before the March 1st trade deadline. Teams will step up and contact the Penguins. The Penguins don't…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Rangers, Panthers, Wings, Sabres and More

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton said that Mika Zibanejad doesn't need surgery on his broken leg. It's a non-displaced fracture. Steve Zipay: Forward Pavel Buchnevich has no structural damage to his back and will…

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NHL Rumors: Hurricanes – Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation

On the Carolina Hurricanes, Ryan Murphy and Addressing Relocation ... Darren Dreger of TSN: There is more trade talk going on around the NHL lately, with defenseman a hot commodity. Dreger doesn't get the sense that Dougie Hamilton is truly in…

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NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Blue Jackets and Avalanche

On the New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and Colorado Avalanche ... Arthur Staple: TSN's Frank Seravalli reported that Islanders GM Garth Snow gave the coaching staff a vote of confidence. The Islanders are trying to trade for a forward. Arthur…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6

    The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…

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