Found December 16, 2011 on HockeyBuzz: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Carolina_hurricanes_v_3b0b
BUFFALO (Dec. 16) - My old pal and radio colleague, Bill Watters, created some chatter this week when he suggested the Maple Leafs were interested in acquiring big centre Eric Staal from the Carolina Hurricanes, who pulled out of a 1-7-2 nosedive by upsetting Vancouver on Thursday night. By his own standards, Staal is having a terrible season (34-7-13-20 and a ghastly minus-18), yet he'd look terr...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Fight and grit breathe life into Canes

RALEIGH, N.C. -- At this point, all Carolina Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller can do is ask that his team play hard and aggressively every night, and in time good times will come. The Canes are seriously depleted right now with Jeff Skinner, Joni Pitkanen and Jay Harrison shelved with concussions. They are also in the midst of one of the worst streaks in franchise history, which includes...

Staal: It's different without Skinner

Eric Staal experienced a new sensation at the RBC Center following today's morning skate. Jeff Skinner wasn't around. His No. 53 helmet, skates and gear was neatly arranged in his locker room stall, which is next to Staal's at the RBC Center, tangible evidence that the Canes' leading scorer will be out for a while with a concussion. "It's a little different...
SMELL THE GLOVE

Video: Cam Ward makes unreal save

With a 4-3 lead late in the third period, Carolina goaltender Cam Ward made an unreal glove save on Vancouver defenseman Keith Ballard...

Bowman leads Hurricanes past Canucks

The Carolina Hurricanes have defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 at RBC Center on Thursday. The Canucks have now lost back-to-back games against the worst teams in their Conference. Drayson Bowman had 2 goals and Jaroslav Spacek scored his 1st goal as a Hurricane, which also turned out to be the game-winning goal. The Canucks were outshot 41-36. Alex Burrows and Mason Raymond both...

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vancouver Canucks 12/15/11 Scoring Chances

All season long, the one thing that's been frustrating Canes fans the most (myself included) is how some of the team's best prospects were being restricted to fourth line minutes but it appears that is about to change under Kirk Muller. With Jeff Skinner out, that leaves a huge hole to fill in the top-nine but it also creates an opportunity for one of the younger players...

Bowman scores 2 goals, 'Canes top Canucks 4-3

Drayson Bowman scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 on Thursday night.

Limited practice includes a 'first star'

The Canes had just 10 skaters on the ice, along with goalie Justin Peters, at a limited practice today at the RBC Center. Among the 10: forward Drayson Bowman, named the first star of the Canes' 4-3 win Thursday over the Vancouver Canucks. "I expected to go on the ice. It's good," Bowman said with a smile after the practice. "Just glad to be here and want to...

Canes' Skinner, Pitkanen have concussions

Things have gone from bad to worse in a hurry for the slumping Carolina Hurricanes, as leading scorer Jeff Skinner and key defenseman Joni Pitkanen are out indefinitely with concussions.

Hurricanes hold on to beat Canucks

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes had not won a game this season when trailing or tied after two periods. But...

Canucks vs. Hurricanes Betting Odds & Handicapping Preview | Dec. 15

Free NHL Betting Odds & Picks on the Vancouver Canucks vs. Carolina Hurricanes Thursday matchup. The Canucks are -175 road favorites. The over/under is set at 5.5. The home side has won six straight encounters dating back to the 2002-03 season, with Vancouver prevailing in four of those six games. Ryan Kesler has 14 points in his last 11 games, Jeff Skinner and Joni Pitkanen...

Vancouver vs. Carolina – December 15th | NHL Highlights

Did you miss the Vancouver Canucks vs. Carolina Hurricanes game tonight? We’ve got the highlights for you. Alex Burrows, Mason Raymond, Kevin Bieksa scored for Vancouver. Drayson Bowman scored his first two goals of the season as the Carolina Hurricanes won for just the second time in 11 games

Bowman scores 2 as 'Canes edge Canucks (AP)

Drayson Bowman scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 on Thursday night. Tuomo Ruutu added a deflected goal and an assist, and Jaroslav Spacek scored his first goal since being acquired by the last-place Hurricanes. They scored four straight goals to rally from a 2-0 deficit, then held on to give Kirk Muller his first coaching win on home ice and snap a...

Bowman scores twice as Hurricanes top Canucks

Drayson Bowman scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 on Thursday night.

Bowman's two goals gets Canes past Canucks

Drayson Bowman scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Vancouver Canucks, 4-3 on Thursday night.

Bowman nets 2 goals, 'Canes rally past Canucks

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Drayson Bowman scored two goals to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Vancouver Canucks , 4-3 on Thursday night.
THE NHL HOT 40
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.