2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Under The Radar Buyers
With the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline just over a week away, there's considerable focus on the clubs expected to be buyers. Stanley Cup contenders such as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators, as well as playoff bubble teams…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Lightning, and Hurricanes
On the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rick Nash said his 12-team trade list includes teams he thinks have the best shot at the Cup and ones that he thinks would…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Predators, and the Trade Market
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Scouts listed to attend the Penguins - Stars last night include Carolina Hurricanes (who sent management), Colorado Avalanche (2) Arizona Coyotes, and San Jose Sharks. Joe Nieuwendyk is a scout/advisor for the…
Metropolitan Division: Carolina Hurricanes Season Outlook
Carolina Hurricanes 2017-18 Outlook The Carolina Hurricanes enter this season ready to compete for a playoff spot as they've been rebuilding their team these past couple years. General manager Ron Francis has done a great job of signing his young…
NHL Expansion Draft: Carolina Hurricanes Primer
The Carolina Hurricanes can go a couple different directions with the decisions they have to make. It looks like the Hurricanes would go with the 7F-3D-1G setup, allowing them to protect their more of their depth upfront. Carolina benefits from…
NHL Injuries: Canes, Pens, Rangers, Caps, Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks and Coyotes
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Forward Jeff Skinner returned to Raleigh yesterday to have his upper-body injury evaluated. Carolina Hurricanes: Brock McGinn left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sean Shapiro: Defenseman…
Pucks in Depth: Hurricanes Goalie Woes … Leafs Future Is Now
Between the pipes has been an issue for the Carolina Hurricanes ... Heading into the season the Carolina Hurricanes were one of the sexier picks in terms of teams that could be surprisingly good this season. It was pretty easy to see…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Blues, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... A lot of chicken going on this morning as GM's argue over what todays value should be for the final 10-12 good to reasonable players left! — Brian Lawton (@brianlawton9) February 29, 2016 Daniel…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Kings, Panthers, Bruins, Oilers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: Have been told that Jeff Skinner's name continue to circulate. His cap hit and concussion history remain a concern for teams. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Bob McKenzie: The Kings are one…