Tag: Noah Hanifin

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avs, Bruins, Stars, Canucks, Blues and Lightning

On the Carolina Hurircanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars and Vancouver Canucks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Agree with Elliotte Friedman that the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche would be good trading partners. The Hurricanes have defensive prospects…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Hurricanes and Oilers

On the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes ... Allan Muir of SI: The Bruins dangling center David Krejci for a defenseman makes sense on the surface, but there are a couple issues with it. First, Krejci carries a $7.5 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: On the Boston Bruins

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins need to add some speed to their lineup next season. Sweeney is aware that he didn't adequately replace Dougie Hamilton. They weren't able to move up in last year's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Bruins Looking For Dmen, Right Winger And A Backup

On the Boston Bruins ... Zack Cox: Cam Neely said that GM Don Sweeny and Loui Eriksson's agent spoke this week. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeny wasn't able to trade up at last year's draft to pick…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lucic, and the Maple Leafs

On Milan Lucic ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Milan Lucic on potential being a UFA on July 1st. “At the end of the day, you are human. It’s in the back of your mind thinking about it,” said…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Hurricanes – Ward, Staal and No Need To Worry About Relocation

On the Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: By the time the Hurricanes finish their homestand, they should have a good idea whether they are playing for this year or looking towards next season. If they are…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Waivers, Pens, Avs, Oilers, and 2015 1st Round Picks

Renaud Lavoie: On waivers yesterday: Chris Porter and Colin McDonald (PHI), Cody Bass (NSH), Dominik Uher, Kael Mouillierat, Steve Olesksy, Reid McNeill and Will O'Neill (PIT), Chris Butler and Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson (STL), Zach Stortini, Eric O'Dell, Michael Kostka and Fredrik…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Senators, Stars, Islanders, and Hurricanes

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Chris Phillips cracked a vertebra while rehabbing and will require at least another month of rehab. GM Bryan Murray released a statement yesterday. “Chris has experienced a setback in his recovery from back…

Mark Easson

Carolina Hurricanes 2015-16 Season Primer

Our first look into the Metropolitan division. Carolina Hurricanes 2014-15 Record: 30-41-11, 71 points (8th Place in Metropolitan Division, 26th overall) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed Playoffs Total Cap hit: $59,161,665 Total Salary: $58,995,833 Salary Cap Space: $12,238,335 Source: Generel Fanager In: T.J. Hensick, C (FA-Minors),…

Michael Augello

Rumors II: Hurricanes, Leafs, Bruins, Wings and Capitals

Craig Custance of ESPN: There was some trade talk surrounding the Hurricanes No. 5 pick leading up to the draft, but when they were on the clock and Noah Hanifin was available, there weren't many calls for the pick. That…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Carolina Hurricanes Top 10 Prospects

The Hurricanes have one of the weaker prospect pools in the NHL and the main reason why is an inability to draft and develop players. In the last ten years, Carolina has a terrible track record with their draft picks…

Peter Harling

Morning Hits I: Stars, Matthews and Hanifin

Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on their goalie competition between Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen. "I think it's healthy competition. I've spoken to both of them. They both want to win. In the end,…

Mark Easson