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),…
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…
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…
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,…
Rumors: Hurricanes, Skinner, Seattle and Quebec in the West
Luke Decock of the News Observer on roster spots and the possibility of a Jeff Skinner deal: The Carolina Hurricanes have a need in their top-six forwards after the departure of Alex Semin. The team also lacks an experienced defenseman…
Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…
Rumors XII: Draft Notes – Blue Jackets, Leafs, Bruins and Sharks
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets own the eighth, 34th, 38th, and 58th, overall picks – and are itching to cash in some of their chips for the player(s) they covet. This includes possibly trading with Arizona…
Rumors XI: Sens, Oilers, Flames, Jets, Penguins and Leafs
On some available goalies ... Biggest differences between Talbot, Lack, Jones and Lehner might be that he has 2 years left on his deal and he's the youngest, at 23. — John Shannon (@JSportsnet) June 26, 2015 On the Senators…
Rumors II: Draft – Leafs, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Jets, Canes and Panthers
Maple Leafs meeting with draft prospects. Hanifin among the last players invited back to visit Leafs in recent days. Strome says he did not meet Leafs since NHL combine. — Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) June 25, 2015 Gabriel Carlsson met with…
Rumors IV: Coyotes – Cap Flexibility, Free Agents and Offers For No. 3
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes have 11 players under contract for next year, and with Mike Ribeiro's buyout and the retaining of a portion of Keith Yandle's salary, the Coyotes sit at about $34.2 million. The salary…
Rumors V: Draft Notes on the Devils, Pens, Coyotes and Ducks
Rich Chere of the Record: Devils director of scouting David Conte on if it's possible the Devils draft someone who can step in and play right away. "I think you could if you wanted him to. It might not be…
Rumors VII: Bruins – Draft and Free Agent Notes
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney and the Bruins are "comfortable" with selecting 14th overall next week, but Sweeney indicated that he's been talking with a lot of GMs, discussing the possibility of moving up or back in…