Tag: Jordan Staal

NHL Early Look: Oft-Overlooked Hurricanes On the Rise

The Carolina Hurricanes rose up the standings last season in the second half then made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.

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NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers

Staal still not on the ice Sara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal still isn't skating and there is no update on his status. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that they could get him back this season. Blue Jackets lose both…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Senators, Flyers and Lightning

Sabres injury updates Sabres PR: Matt Hunwick is day-to-day with a neck injury. Jake McCabe and Casey Nelson are week-to-week with upper-body injuries. Marco Scandella is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Scott Wilson is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Open For Business

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie put out his 'Bobcast' this week and was talking about the Carolina Hurricanes. 'Change' is a word associated with the Hurricanes since owner Tom Dundon has taken over.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Canes, Wings, Panthers, Kings, Preds, Devils, Isles, Rangers, Blues, Leafs and Knights

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Hurricanes PR: Forward Jordan Staal missed last night's game for personal/family reasons. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Anthony Manta has a facial fracture from Thursday night but said he won't miss…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Preds, Flames, Blues, Canucks, Penguins, Hurricanes and Flyers

On the Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Nashville Predators are looking to trade for a forward. They could use a center, and maybe…

Mark Easson

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…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford was on 93.7 The Fan and addressed the Phil Kessel trade talk. “Phil Kessel's an important part of the Penguins,” Rutherford…

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

Mark Easson