HURRICANES RUMORS & GOSSIP
Jamie Mcbain's Development
Carolina's young defenseman Jamie McBain is probably one of my favorite players to analyze because the fanbase's opinion always on him always seems to be split. On one hand, people see a skilled player who is slowly, but surely, adjusting to the NHL and will be a great top-four defenseman in the next couple of years. Then you have the people who see him as a complete liability...
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Joni Pitkanen 2011-12 Scoring Chances
After re-upping with the Canes for three years at $4.5 mil. per year, Joni Pitkanen did not have the best season to start off his new contract. He battled injuries for most of the year, missed 52 games a concussion and knee surgery and wasn't exactly great when he was healthy. Pitkanen has always been more known for his offense but he's been a very good all-around type player...
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Andreas Nodl 2011-12 Scoring Chances
Sometimes GMs will find hidden gems on the waiver wire and while Andreas Nod isn't exactly a diamond in the rough, he is a very useful player and the Hurricanes were able to get him for next to nothing at the end November. Nodl's career with the Hurricanes didn't have a great start as it took Kirk Muller a little over a month to find out Nodl's strengths and decide...
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US beats Kazakhstan in OT at worlds
Justin Faulk of the Carolina Hurricanes scored four minutes into overtime for his second goal of the game Friday, sending the United States to a 3-2 victory over Kazakhstan at hockey's world championships.
In Group B, Canada beat defending champion Finland 5-3 in its toughest game yet at the tournament.
The Americans were coming off a 5-3 victory over Belarus on Thursday and...
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4 days ago
Tom Barrasso at coaching crossroads with Carolina Hurricanes
It may not exactly be a promotion, but expect to hear more about former NHL goaltender Tom Barrasso when it comes to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Tom Barrasso is shown here in his role as a goaltender coach for the Carolina Hurricanes. Next year his involvement will be more focused with the team.
The ‘Canes will do a bit of rebuilding in the offseason, aiming to bolster the talent...
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Carolina Looking For Offensive Improvement
from Chip Alexander of the News Observer, General manager Jim Rutherford, in an interview today, did talk in general terms about what the Canes are looking for in the offseason. Rutherford has talked several times about the need to acquire a scoring winger to play on Eric Staal’s line, but his comments today were interesting and the focus may have changed.
“What we&...
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2013 SF Davaris McGowens Video Interview
SCPrepNation.com caught up with the Carolina Hurricanes AAU team during practice on Thursday. The Hurricanes host a number of top prospects including the reigning State AAA Player of The Year, Eastside SF Davaris McGowens. We talked with the 6'5 225 pound prospect about his junior season, recruitment, and thoughts moving forward in this FREE recruiting update courtesy of SCPrepNationTV.
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19 days ago
'Canes sign Tlusty to 2-year, $3.2 million deal
Jiri Tlusty has signed a two-year contract worth $3.2 million to stay with the Carolina Hurricanes.
The team said Tuesday that Tlusty agreed to a deal that will pay him $1.5 million next season and $1.7 million in 2013-14.
The 24-year-old forward had career highs this season with 79 games, 17 goals, 19 assists and 36 points. He could have become a restricted free agent July 1,...
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21 days ago
Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 1, SO
Eric Staal scored in the shootout to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Montreal Canadiens, 2-1 on Thursday night.
Chad LaRose scored a power-play goal, and Cam Ward made 30 saves before stopping the Canadiens cold in the tiebreaker to give the Hurricanes their second straight victory and first win in a shootout this season.
Blake Geoffrion scored, and Peter Budaj stopped 28...
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April 05, 2012
Wild seek to stop the shutouts Saturday
Cam Ward was at his best during the Carolina Hurricanes' last game, helping stymie one of the NHL's most formidable teams.
A matchup with the league's lowest-scoring club could help the Hurricanes build on their impressive effort.
Visiting Carolina will be without second-leading scorer Jeff Skinner as it tries to add to the Minnesota Wild's recent woes on Saturday...
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March 17, 2012
Tim Brent bolsters 'Canes' power play
Tim Brent has moved to power-play time and it has given the Hurricanes a different look.
It also has corresponded with spans of more power-play production as Brent offers a steady influence.
"He's calm back there," coach Kirk Muller said. "He sets it up. He's kind of the quarterback of that unit. He has been a nice, poised guy who kind of calms it down back...
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March 14, 2012
Hurricanes still tinkering with lineup
The Hurricanes are a team in transition in several ways. That includes the lineup.
"We're not a team right now that has 12 guys in place," coach Kirk Muller said, explaining regular changes to line combinations. "You have to earn your ice time."
The Hurricanes had more of their primary players in place than at any time in the past month for Tuesday night...
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March 07, 2012
Staal finding old form in win over Sharks
RALEIGH, N.C. --- Eric Staal is back.
Actually, the Carolina Hurricanes' star never went anywhere, but the level of play that had become his norm took a three-month hiatus to begin this season. But finally, Staal is playing like the All-Star he has been for most of his eight-year NHL career.
That level continued Friday night in the Hurricanes' 3-2 victory over the San...
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February 17, 2012
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