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Canes goalies add interesting twists to their workouts
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - September 4 04:24 AM EDT
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Proving they're adaptable to change, and immune to any playful razzing from teammates, Carolina Hurricanes goaltenders Cam Ward and Justin Peters have added interesting twists to their off-ice exercise routines.
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FSC to televise 65 Canes games
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - September 2 02:04 PM EDT
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Fox Sports Carolinas will televise 65 Canes games this season, all in high definition, the team announced today.
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Canes, Fox Sports Carolinas Announce 2010-11 TV Schedule
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - September 2 01:23 PM EDT
RALEIGH, NC – The National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, and the team’s broadcast partner FOX Sports Carolinas, today announced FOX Sports Carolinas’ 65-game television package for the 2010-11 NHL season. The 2...... Read More »
NHL 2010-11 Season Preview: Wrestling with Atlanta Thrashers (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - September 2 12:51 PM EDT
Colorful characters, revered championships, staged fights ... the rink shares plenty with the squared circle.... Read More »
Trio trying to be NHL teammates
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - September 2 12:42 AM EDT
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Casey Borer, Brett Carson and Bryan Rodney have much in common.
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Chelios was one of a kind, on and off the ice (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 31 04:55 PM EDT
All-star, agitator and American standard-bearer had personality and endless drive.... Read More »
Chris Chelios retires after 26 NHL seasons (The Canadian Press)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 31 03:19 PM EDT
DETROIT - Chris Chelios, the longest-tenured defenceman in NHL history, is finally hanging up his skates.... Read More »
5th Annual Friesen 5K Set for Sept. 12
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 31 11:45 AM EDT
RALEIGH, NC—The 5th annual Friesen 5k, the event created in 2006 to celebrate Hurricanes Head Athletic Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach Peter Friesen’s day with the Stanley Cup, will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, at the RBC Center...... Read More »
5th Annual Friesen 5K Set for Sept. 12
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 31 11:45 AM EDT
RALEIGH, NC—The 5th annual Friesen 5k, the event created in 2006 to celebrate Hurricanes Head Athletic Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach Peter Friesen’s day with the Stanley Cup, will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, at the RBC Center...... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 31 12:52 AM EDT
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Eric Staal and his family flew back into Raleigh on Sunday after spending most of the summer in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ontario.
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Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - August 30 08:48 PM EDT
Today, the NHL announced the pricing for tickets to the NHL All-Star weekend, which will be in Raleigh on January 28-30. $260 gets a lower level seat for the skills competition (Saturday January 29) AND the All-Star game (Sunday January 30). Upper level packages are $200. This price is set by the league, not the Hurricanes. Tickets for only the ASG will be $180 downstairs and $135 upstairs. This price point is pretty much in line with how they have been in the past... Read More »
Eastern Conference Predictions: 15 Flordia Panthers
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - August 30 08:05 PM EDT
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With the summer nearing an end its time to look at the rosters and predict where everyone will finish in 2010-2011. Each day I will break down a Eastern conference team from 15 to 1, the way I think they will finish.
Number 15 goes to a division rival, the Florida Panthers. In my opinion the Flordia Panthers have gotten the right General Manager for the rebuild in Dale Tallon, who put the Blackhawks together, to bring them towards the promise land in the future. ... Read More »
Ticket prices set for All-Star weekend
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 30 06:02 PM EDT
The ticket prices for the 2011 NHL All-Star Game weekend at the RBC Center have been set by the NHL.
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What We Learned: The best team in Western Conference, entire NHL? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 30 09:45 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...... Read More »
Samsonov's goal is to be ready
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 27 12:11 AM EDT
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Sergei Samsonov grabbed the puck and came dancing out of the corner, quickly weaving his way through defenders and beating goaltender Cam Ward with a short, nifty backhander.
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Carolina’s youth movement more like a sea change
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - August 26 10:48 PM EDT
Starting with the trading deadline back in March, the Hurricanes have been undergoing a slow, and steady but very drastic shift to a younger team. That’s pretty well known by now, but for some reason it really struck me today when I was slapped in the face with the reality that 28-year old Chad LaRose will be the fifth oldest player on the opening night roster on October 7.
On Opening day last season, only Eric Staal, Cam Ward, Jussi Jokinen, Joni Pitkanen, Tuomo Ruutu and Tim Gleason w... Read More »
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - August 26 11:03 AM EDT
VERSUS announced Wednesday that the network would carry four games featuring the Carolina Hurricanes this season. The two games against Minnesota in Helsinki, Finland, a November 29th home game against Dallas and a March 15th road game in Buffalo will be the four games where Hurricane red will be shown to the entire country.
If shocked isn’t the word for this announcement, then I’m not sure what is. Last season saw the Canes come off a trip to the Eastern Finals and a team with all the makin... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 25 11:46 PM EDT
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Jamie McBain played just 14 games for the Carolina Hurricanes late last season, but 14 may have been enough.
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Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 25 11:21 PM EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes will have four regular-season games televised this season by Versus, the U.S. national rights-holder.
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Winners, losers in the VERSUS 2010-11 NHL cable schedule (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 25 03:29 PM EDT
There are a few bits of positive news in the 2010-11 VERSUS schedule for the NHL regular season, so let's...... Read More »
Canes to Appear on VERSUS Four Times in 2010-11
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 25 02:35 PM EDT
RALEIGH, NC – The National Hockey League and its television rightsholders today announced their 2010-11 national television schedules.
Four of the Carolina Hurricanes’ regular-season games will be televised by U.S. national rightshold...... Read More »
Hurricanes Announce Game-Time Changes
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 25 02:02 PM EDT
RALEIGH, NC – The National Hockey League today announced game-time changes for four of the Carolina Hurricanes’ regular-season games, two of which will take place at the RBC Center.
Carolina’s home game on Nov. 29 against Dallas...... Read More »
Hurricanes Announce Game-Time Changes
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 25 02:02 PM EDT
RALEIGH, NC – The National Hockey League today announced game-time changes for four of the Carolina Hurricanes’ regular-season games, two of which will take place at the RBC Center.
Carolina’s home game on Nov. 29 against Dallas...... Read More »
Russian league president: We come in peace (The Canadian Press)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 25 12:38 PM EDT
TORONTO - One of the most powerful men in Russian hockey was sitting down for a hotel breakfast of oatmeal, coffee and a bagel. He had also asked for a glass of orange juice, twice.... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 25 01:40 AM EDT
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Aaron Ward's NHL career has ended, but his legacy with the Carolina Hurricanes should be a lasting one.
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World hockey boss warns NHL to stay out of Europe: Marek (CBC.ca)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 24 06:26 PM EDT
The NHL should forget about European expansion, the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation said on Tuesday at the World Hockey Summit in Toronto.
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NHL, KHL still can't agree on much (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 24 06:05 PM EDT
The Russian league wants a partnership and even a head-to-head competition. Don’t count on it, NHL says.... Read More »
Aaron Ward retires, was member of 3 Cup champions (AP)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 24 03:48 PM EDT
Aaron Ward, a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams, is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons. Ward announced his retirement in a statement released through the NHL Players Association on Tuesday. Ward spent most of last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2006.... Read More »
Aaron Ward announces retirement
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 24 12:01 PM EDT
Former Canes defenseman Aaron Ward, a veteran of more than 13 NHL seasons and a three-time Stanley Cup winner, announced his retirement from the NHL today through the NHL Players Association.
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'Old' Canes get look at newcomers
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 24 12:31 AM EDT
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Being a newcomer to the Carolina Hurricanes, Jon Matsumoto wanted to get an early start Monday at the RecZone.
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Puck Headlines: World Hockey Summit preview; Chara contract talks (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 23 01:56 PM EDT
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere...... Read More »
What We Learned: Will someone give Kyle Wellwood a job already? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 23 09:40 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...... Read More »
Brind'Amour is ready to move on
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 23 12:10 AM EDT
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"Camp Brind'Amour" cranks up this week at the RecZone, and the namesake will be there.
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The Canes’ True Rivals – And It’s Not Buffalo!
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - August 20 11:32 AM EDT
Here in the triangle we are blessed to know what a true rivalry is. We are in the heart of one the largest rivalries in all of sports every time two shades of blue square off in Durham or Chapel Hill. We see it on Saturdays in the fall with NC State and UNC and certainly see it on the ice as well with our beloved Canes.
If you were to ask almost any fan who the Canes biggest rivals were without any doubt in my mind the majority would say Buffalo. In fact, Wesley just wrote an article about why [... Read More »
Blackhawks add forward Fernando Pisani, cut loose by Oilers (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 19 12:30 AM EDT
the Chicago Blackhawks, a franchise that spent most of the offseason...... Read More »
Rule change propositions we can believe in
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - August 17 11:48 PM EDT
The 2010 Research, Development and Orientation camp is about to start, and there are a number of potential rule changes that Brendan Shanahan et al will be looking at, using the 2011 draft eligible class as guinea pigs. Some of them are purely experimental and some are tweaks of the existing rules. Some don’t have a chance of ever seeing the light of day in real competition. Red mesh nets? One referee on-ice and one in the bleachers? Don’t think so.
He... Read More »
NHL Southeast Division: Revamped and Ready to Compete in the East
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Carolina Hurricanes - August 17 05:36 PM EDT
In the 1990s, when the economy was soaring and the popularity of athletics was at an all-time high, the NHL decided to engage in a major expansion into non-traditional markets.
The migration southward was not unprecedented.
In 1972, the Atlanta Flames were introduced to the league along with the New York Islanders. The Flames advanced to the playoffs six out of the eight years they were in Georgia before moving to Calgary after the 1979 season.
The Washington Capitals were formed in 1974 along w... Read More »
Two suitors remain in pursuit of Dallas Stars (SportingNews.com)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 17 11:25 AM EDT
Having disposed of his baseball team, Dallas Stars owner Tom Hicks now turns his focus to sale of his NHL...... Read More »
Whale of a time for the Hartford faithful at quirky celebration (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 16 10:14 PM EDT
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- At long last, the Whalers have returned. Sort of. Thirteen years after the franchise left...... Read More »
What We Learned: I'm 100 percent shocked Tomas Kaberle didn't move (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 16 09:28 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...... Read More »
Hartford Whalers make a comeback in EA Sports’ NHL 11 (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 14 09:28 AM EDT
Cue the "Brass Bonanza": The Hartford Whalers will be in next month's release of NHL 11 from EA...... Read More »
Faces of the Franchise: Three Young Carolina Hurricanes To Watch For
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Carolina Hurricanes - August 13 04:49 PM EDT
When the calendar turned from 2009 to 2010 last winter in Raleigh, Nc., the situation of the city's one professional sports team was anything but steady.
That team, the Carolina Hurricanes, had begun the year dreadfully, just one season removed from a run to the Eastern Conference Finals. The 'Canes were currently posting a miserable 10-27-7 record with just two measly wins away from the RBC Center.
Further downgrading the outlook was the fact that Carolina had the second oldest average ag... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 12 06:01 AM EDT
As an overwhelmingly quiet summer winds down for the Carolina Hurricanes, with training camp a little more than a month away, it's clear the belt-tightening imposed by owner Peter Karmanos has had an effect on the roster.
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Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 12 12:58 AM EDT
Veteran forward Craig Conroy has re-signed with the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.
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Mount Puckmore: The four faces of the Carolina Hurricanes (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 11 09:18 AM EDT
(Ed. Note: Welcome to Puck Daddy's August series, "Mount Puckmore," which will feature fans,...... Read More »
5 Reason’s To Hate the Buffalo Sabres, and their Fans
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - August 11 08:56 AM EDT
Most Caniacs will answer the Buffalo Sabres when asked which NHL team they hate the most. The Sabres were irrelevant to Hurricanes fans before 2006 when the Hurricanes and Sabres met in the Eastern Conference Finals. Since then both teams have only agreed on one thing, a hatred for each other. Today I thought up 5 reason’s to why Hurricanes fans can not stand the Sabres.
5. Where are the fans? – Every Buffalo fan seems to say we actually have fans that come to our games. Well t... Read More »
Jeff Skinner drawing Crosby comparisons
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - August 10 11:48 PM EDT
Jeff Skinner, who was drafted by the Hurricanes in the first round of this summer’s Entry Draft, has been turning heads all summer long. He had a good showing at the prospect camp in July, he had a good camp at Team Canada’s evaluation camp in preparation for the World Junior tournament. His remarkable shootout goal in practice there will be on highlight reels, as will his dazzling 50th goal for Kitchener in the OHL last season.
Whether he makes the Canes this fall or a... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 9 11:29 PM EDT
Ilya Kovalchuk is back on the free-agent market.
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NHL 2010 Outlook: Carolina Hurricanes
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Carolina Hurricanes - August 9 09:32 PM EDT
Despite missing the playoffs last season, expectations are high in the Hurricanes organization for the coming year.
After finishing last season 21-10-3, Carolina will be looking for their best start to the season since 2005 when they won the Stanley Cup. This will be key for them to return to the postseason and they have all the tools to do just that.
With two-time 40-goal scorer Eric Staal as their captain, first-time 30-goal scorer Jussi Jokinen, and emerging talents in Brandon Su... Read More »
Puck Headlines: Selanne announces Ducks return; Riley Cote retires (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 9 02:55 PM EDT
Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in...... Read More »
Panthers, Flyers prepare to punish the exhausted next season (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 9 11:59 AM EDT
Dirk Hoag of On The Forecheck does a public service to puckheads each offseason by deconstructing the NHL...... Read More »
What We Learned: These NHL rule changes would be awesome (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 9 09:08 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and aims to recap the weekend's events and...... Read More »
Selanne ready to talk to Ducks
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 9 12:04 AM EDT
Teemu Selanne said he is ready to resume his hockey career, telling the Finnish magazine Sports Journal that contract negotiations with the Anaheim Ducks should begin in the next few days.
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Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 9 12:04 AM EDT
Jeff Skinner, the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round draft pick this year, has spent much of the last three months training with Gary Roberts, a former NHL player and fitness freak.
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Storm Watch: What The Carolina Hurricanes Must Do This Season
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Carolina Hurricanes - August 8 06:31 PM EDT
After a disappointing regular season in which the Carolina Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the third time in four years, many aspects of their game need to improve if the Southeast Division runner-up from two years ago are to make the playoffs this coming campaign. For a team that made the playoffs only twice in the last seven seasons, the chances are still good for them to clinch a playoff birth next year, as they traded away many players who were not helping them on the ice. How... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - August 7 11:33 AM EDT
There’s not much going on over here at RBH. Charlotte has signed a few players and the Canes prospect team has been named for the Traverse City tournament. The Canes won that tournament last year and are again expected to be favorites. All eyes will be on Riley Nash and Jeff Skinner, who will both be in the running for a spot on the Canes big team.
Sometime quite soon, the AHL Charlotte Checkers will learn their schedule. The NBA will release its schedule this coming ... Read More »
Staal Hat-Trick Hats to be Donated to Area Hospitals
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 5 10:01 AM EDT
RALEIGH, NC – Jon Chase, Director of Community Relations and Promotions for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that more than 500 Carolina Hurricanes hats will be donated to three local hospitals thi...... Read More »
Canes to Return to Traverse City Rookie Tourney
National News Source:Hurricanes Recent Headlines - August 3 03:43 PM EDT
2010 Tournament Roster
RALEIGH, NC – Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that the Hurricanes will participate in the 2010 NHL Prospec...... Read More »
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - August 2 11:32 PM EDT
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a one-year deal with Marty Turco on Monday, settling on a veteran goaltender to replace Stanley Cup hero Antti Niemi.
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What We Learned: Is Steve Yzerman already the best GM in the league? (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Carolina Hurricanes News - August 2 09:54 AM EDT
Hello, this is a feature that will run through the entire season and off-season and aims to recap the...... Read More »
All-Star advertising goes up in Raleigh
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 30 05:42 AM EDT
Three local companies took on a major project in Raleigh this month, and their handiwork is hard to miss. Workers this week installed a huge decal on the RBC Plaza downtown advertising the NHL All-Star Game, scheduled for Jan. 30 at the RBC Center.
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Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 28 11:30 PM EDT
ESPN's report citing the RBC Center for health code violations was misleading, the arena's general manager said.
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Pens, Caps renew rivalry outside
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 28 12:11 AM EDT
Sidney Crosby is certain of this: The NHL won't have to manufacture a rivalry when the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins play in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1 in Pittsburgh.
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Offical 2011 All-Star Game Logo Released
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - July 27 07:51 PM EDT
The NHL and the Carolina Hurricanes released the official logo to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game. The announcements of the logo has been the biggest news since the announcement of the all-star game in Raleigh. The logo is underlined with the Hurricanes logo and looks great in my opinion.
The other news was the announcement of a 5,000 ft banner to hang off the RBC Plaza in downtown. The banner will feature former All-Stars Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and Hurricanes captain Eric St... Read More »
Logo's unveiling draws stars closer
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 27 12:31 AM EDT
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Downtown commuters will be able to get a glimpse of the NHL's new logo for next year's All-Star Game as they pass the RBC Plaza building.
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Canes unveil All-Star Game logo
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 26 02:56 PM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes unveiled the logo for the upcoming 2011 All-Star Game Monday at RBC Plaza.
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Hurricanes Make Minor Signings, But Could Play Big Roles
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - July 25 05:13 PM EDT
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Riley Nash 2007 Oilers 1st Round Pick looks to make impact for Hurricanes in 2010-2011
\The Carolina Hurricanes have only made a couple minor signings, as expected, over the last couple of weeks with the chance that some like Riley Nash could show huge return. The Hurricanes also went the way of cheap and two-way contracts to players such as Justin Pogge, Brett Carson, and Bryan Rodney.
The biggest decision the Hurricanes have made in the last couple of weeks w... Read More »
February 20, 1998—an important date in franchise history.
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 22 01:47 AM EDT
Since the Hartford Whalers relocated to North Carolina for the 1997-98 season, there have been a handful of defining moments for the franchise. The disastrous first year in Greensboro, the death of Steve Chiasson, the reacquisition of Ron Francis, the opening of the RBC Center, the acquisition of Rod Brind’Amour, reaching the Cup Final in 2002, winning the Cup in 2006, to name a few. One defining moment that nobody talks about is the one that never happened. ... Read More »
NHL voids Kovalchuk's contract
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 22 12:19 AM EDT
Ilya Kovalchuk is no closer to figuring out his future than he was when NHL free agency opened three weeks ago.
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Raleigh and Ithaca still waiting
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
Carolina’s prospect conditioning camp ended on Saturday, and there was supposed to be some news coming out of that. Folks in Raleigh and also in Ithaca are awaiting word from Riley Nash about his plans for the fall. The big center could return for his senior season at Cornell, or he could turn pro. He repeatedly turned down pro contracts from the Edmonton Oilers, who drafted him in the first round of the 2007 Entry Draft. He indicated that he wanted to play in the NHL ... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
While the actual AHL schedule won’t be out until sometime in August, the league has announced the format.
The Charlotte Checkers know that they will, as expected, play a schedule heavy with games against the Norfolk Admirals (Lightning). The two teams will play twelve times; six in each team’s building. They will play the defending Calder Cup champ Hershey Bears (Capitals), the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Binghamton Senators eight times each. They’ll p... Read More »
Brind’Amour’s sweater retirement set for February 18
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they will retire Rod Brind’Amour’s sweater number 17 on February 18, 2011. Appropriately, the visiting team will be the Flyers. He was drafted by and played two seasons with the Blues, after which he played eight an a half with Philly and nine and a half with the Hurricanes
Brind’Amour left Michigan State after only one season to join the Blues in the 1989 Stanley Cup playoffs. He scored goals on his first two shots in his N... Read More »
Canes sign two more for Charlotte
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
On Thursday afternoon, the Hurricanes announced the signings of goaltender Justin Pogge and defenseman Bryan Rodney to one year two-way contracts. This is good news for Charlotte, where both players will spend the bulk of, if not all of, the season.
Pogge, who was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks on the trading deadline this past spring will compete with Mike Murphy for the starting job down on the farm. His contract is for the league minimum $500k at the NHL level and $85k at the A... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
On Thursday, the Hurricanes learned that owner Peter Karmanos was given a fat paycheck from Compuware this year. When the company he founded reached share-based and sales incentives, he and the other executives received big bonuses. Mr. Karmanos’ bonus was $3.582M. With his base salary, this incentive bonus and a couple of other bonuses, Karmanos’ total earnings from Compuware were $8,592,364 this fiscal year, compared to $4.156M the previous season.
Mr Karmanos is stil... Read More »
Riley Nash signs with Carolina
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 21 04:08 PM EDT
In a summer filled with a little bit of drama, a little bit of mystery, and not much action here in Carolina, Riley Nash has put an end to some of the mystery. Today, he signed a three-year entry level contract with the Hurricanes, deciding to forgo his senior year at Cornell.
The rookie contract will pay him $1.85M spread over three seasons at the NHL level and also features a signing bonus of $262,500. At the AHL level, Nash would make $65k in all three seasons of the two-w... Read More »
Canes sign Carson to one-year deal
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 21 11:43 AM EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with defenseman Brett Carson on a one-year, two-way contract that will pay him $500,000 on the NHL level and $105,000 on the American Hockey League level in 2010-11.
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Free agent Kovalchuk staying with Devils
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 20 06:57 AM EDT
The biggest prize on the NHL free-agent market isn't moving.
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Canes sign prospect Nash to contract
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 20 06:50 AM EDT
The competition for NHL roster spots among the Carolina Hurricanes' prospects got a little stiffer Monday when center Riley Nash signed an entry-level contract.
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Brind'Amour's 17 to hang in rafters
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 16 08:05 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes will retire Rod Brind'Amour's No. 17 on Feb. 18 when they host the Philadelphia Flyers, the team announced Thursday.
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Canes offer free tickets for exhibition
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 16 12:43 AM EDT
Tickets to the Hurricanes' final home preseason game on Friday, Oct. 1, against the Atlanta Thrashers, will be free - the first time since 2007 the Hurricanes have thrown open the doors to the public.
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Canes sign center Dodge for one year
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 13 05:24 AM EDT
The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with center Nick Dodge on a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Dodge $500,000 at the NHL level and $55,000 at the minor-league level in 2010-11, with a guarantee of $75,000.
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Corvo Returns, Prospect Camp, and More
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - July 12 08:46 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes have made very few moves in July, only signing three players to contracts with the biggest being the return of Joe Corvo. With the team going young for next season the most interesting event happening in July was the prospects camp which included first round pick Jeff Skinner.
First off in a surprise move the Hurricanes brought back defenseman Joe Corvo for another two years at a cheaper rate for a total of 4.5 million. “Joe has be... Read More »
Fourth Staal ready for his turn in NHL
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 10 07:53 AM EDT
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Jared Staal and Riley Nash have been sitting side-by-side this week in the RecZone locker room during the Carolina Hurricanes' prospect conditioning camp, and the two could pass for brothers.
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Canes draftee Jeff Skinner is getting notice
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 9 07:05 AM EDT
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The puck was loose and Jeff Skinner determined to control it, even if it meant sending Tyler Stahl tumbling to the ice.
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Canes draftee Jeff Skinner is getting notice
Local News Source:News & Observer: Canes - July 9 05:11 AM EDT
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The puck was loose and Jeff Skinner determined to control it, even if it meant sending Tyler Stahl tumbling to the ice.
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Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 8 11:59 PM EDT
Jared Staal, the youngest of the four brothers, signed a contract with Carolina this summer, and he’s in Raleigh for the prospects’ conditioning camp this week. Eric is back in Thunder Bay, and is not allowing his baby brother to stay in the house. That’s rough. ... Read More »
Riley Nash to decide soon. Very soon.
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 8 10:03 PM EDT
The Edmonton Oilers grew tired of waiting for their 2007 first round draft selection Riley Nash to come around. He committed to playing (and, ostensibly, studying) at Cornell University, much to the chagrin of Oilers staff and fanbase. They finally shed him to the Hurricanes on draft day, and he seems to be having a slightly different attitude now. He’s suggested that he’s at least considering forgoing his Senior year at the Ivy League school for a career in the NHL. ... Read More »
Corvo back in the Carolina fold
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 7 05:59 PM EDT
In a completely unexpected move, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed free agent defenseman Joe Corvo to a two-year contract, returning him to Carolina. He will earn $2M in 2010-11 and $2.5M in 2011-12. The Canes have also re-signed defenseman Casey Borer to a two-way contract. This definitely shores up the defense and will put to rest the ridiculous rumors about Marc Staal. Full details in a few minutes... Read More »
Justin Peters re-signing highlights slow summer for Carolina
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - July 6 01:40 PM EDT
Jim Rutherford and Peter Karmanos promised that Carolina wouldn’t be active in the free agent market, and they’ve followed through on that promise. On Monday night, they announced the re-signing of backup goaltender Justin Peters. He committed to a two-year two-way contract which will pay him the NHL league minimum of $500k in 2010-11. The following season, his NHL salary will be $550k. In each season, the AHL salary would be $105k. Of this, he is guaranteed $22... Read More »
No Good News For Hurricanes on July 1st
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - July 2 09:53 AM EDT
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To no one’s surprise the Hurricanes were not a player in big names of the free agent market. However, I don’t think the Hurricanes fans fully expected another loss like Whitney even though we had been warned. I kind of expected either Cullen or Whitney might be back, but the only signing would be Babchuk, which is a horrible influence on the young team. In the meantime Matt Cullen signed with his hometown team the Minnesota Wild and Ray Whitney w... Read More »
Rod Brind’Amour Hangs Up His Skates
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - July 1 12:07 PM EDT
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Rod Brind’Amour is the epitome of the definition of captain Brind’Amour will always be known for his leadership during the run for the cup in 2006, but to the people that know Rod and the caniac nation he will always mean so much more. Brind’Amour played for three different NHL teams during his career with his mainstay being split between the Flyers and Hurricanes.
Rod was drafted 9th overall in the 1988 by the St. Louis Blues, but would opt to play one year at Michigan... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - June 30 06:39 PM EDT
Today, the news came from Raleigh that a lot of people were expecting, but nobody was truly prepared for. Rod Brind’Amour has accepted terms of a contract buyout and will retire as a player. Apparently, things were totally up in the air until this morning, when Brindy and Jim Rutherford had a talk about the direction of the team. Rutherford said what we all knew. That the team was moving in a different direction on-ice, but that they wanted him around. Maybe Roddy... Read More »
Did the Hurricanes Go The Right Way?
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - June 29 11:00 AM EDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes entered the draft on Friday with 11 picks, most in the league. The Hurricanes began with the 7th overall pick. With Cam Fowler and Brandon Gormley falling farther than most expected, I was sure one of them would be drafted with the 7th pick, but instead the Hurricanes went after another forward named Jeff Skinner. Skinner was a figure skater til the age of 13, but then turned completely to hockey. Last season while playing for the Kit... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - June 29 10:03 AM EDT
The Hurricanes announced Monday afternoon that restricted free agent defensemen Alexandre Picard and Brett Carson have not been tendered qualifying offers, and will thus become unrestricted free agents on Thursday. Jim Rutherford said that he attempted to re-sign both players but could not reach an accord with either. He was worried that the players would take the team to arbitration and he was unwilling to take the risk of facing a binding arbitration outcome. This, and the draft da... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - June 27 05:22 PM EDT
The Hurricanes entered the 2010 Entry Draft with a league-high eleven picks. Although they didn’t make a big move to parlay some of the three second rounders into an additional first rounder, they were busy making trades with those draft picks. I’ll analyze the draft selections later. For now, I’ll give a rundown of the trades that brought a forward prospect, a free agent forward prospect and a defenseman who may be NHL-ready.
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Big Night for the Future of the Hurricanes Franchise
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - June 25 12:19 PM EDT
Tonight will be one of the biggest nights for the Hurricanes for years to come. With the team going into full rebuild mode selecting the right players at tonight’s NHL Draft is key. The Hurricanes hold the most picks in this years draft with 11 selections, including 4 in the first two rounds.
The Hurricanes begin with the number 7 overall pick in the draft. If available I think Jim Rutherford would like to go with one of the top 3 defence in the draft, Erik Grudbranson, Cam Fowler, and ... Read More »
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - June 24 08:39 PM EDT
To correct something I posted a couple of days ago, the American Hockey League schedule WILL NOT be released before the NBA schedule. My information was faulty, and I was contacted by a different Checkers representative with the correction.
The other information is still good. The Checkers will have their home opener on October 15 against an undisclosed opponent. That will be officially announced tomorrow at the Checkers’ party for the NHL Draft. They will also ... Read More »
Blogs Source:Cardiac Cane | A Carolina Hurricanes Blog - June 23 06:59 PM EDT
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The Hart Trophy (League MVP) - Sidney Crosby PIT
The Vezina Trophy(Best Goalie) – Ryan Miller BUF
The Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman) – Duncan Keith CHI
The Calder Trophy (Best Rookie) – Tyler Myers BUF
The Lady Byng Trophy (Best Sportsmanship) – Martin St. Louis TBL
The Frank J. Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward – Pavel Datsyuk DET
The Jack Adams Trophy (Best Coach) – Dave Tippet PHX
The Bill Masterton Trophy (Preservera... Read More »
Gloom, despair and agony on us
Blogs Source:Red and Black Hockey - June 22 10:21 PM EDT
The NHL announced its 2010-11 season schedule, and as promised, there’s a lot of belly-aching. Vis-a-vis the schedule, Canes fans will be proclaiming that if it weren’t for bad luck, they’d have no luck at all.
Due to the Finland trip and the annual road trip caused by the North Carolina State Fair, the Hurricanes won’t play a real home game until October 27 against the Washington Capitals. By then, Puck Daddy Greg Wyshynski, jokes, the Capitals will “probably have... Read More »
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