Happy Birthday Jeff Skinner
My Icing on the Cake birthday tributes started with our talented Rookie of the Year, Jeff Skinner. I wrote for seven days about the cutie forward to honor his day into the world, so I don’t think…Read More
Songs This Hurricanes Fan Never Wants to Hear in a Hockey Arena Again
Oftentimes people come to the PNC Center and I overhear comments about the in-game experience including the music. They aren’t always flattering. Granted these comments are often from people like the…Read More
I Got 99 PR Problems And Skinner Ain’t One
They say no PR is bad PR. But obviously “they” who say this have never worked in Public Relations. I have, for more than six years now and trust me, anyone who tells you they’ve seen everything will…Read More
Playoff Pick ‘Em – Round 2 Results
The conference finals are finally here! After a tough fought series with the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers will take on the New Jersey Devils in the eastern conference finals while the Phoenix…Read More
Former Canes Excelling in Playoffs
The conference finals are upon us (pending game 7 tonight between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers) and there will be several players on the ice in those finals that will look very familiar…Read More
Hurricanes, Halls of Fame and a World Tour
Good evening from Hurricanes’ country! Here are some happenings going on in the world of hockey…Read More
Always a Hurricane: Happy Birthday Ray Whitney
As you know, here at Cardiac Cane we always send birthday wishes to our Hurricanes and Checkers players.…Read More
A Call For Consistency In The NHL – File Under: Falls On Deaf Ears
Today I would like to hand out a punishment: each member of the NHL Department of Player Safety please…Read More
The Saturday 16: Things Not To Do In A Hockey Breakup
Okay Canes, I guess it’s time to face facts: you and I have broken up for the summer. We don’t talk…Read More
The Long, Unpredictable Summer Ahead
It’s the beginning of May (May the fourth be with you), and it’s been less than a month…Read More
Player Awards: What’s in a Name?
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the death of Hurricane’s player Steve Chiasson. Chiasson died in a single vehicle accident after leaving a team party on May 3rd, 1999. The accident was a tragedy…Read More
Caniac Therapy: Time Does Not Heal All Hockey Wounds
Time does NOT heal all wounds when your team is dealing with a long off-season. Time is the ultimate enemy. I’m growling and nipping at people like a wild mutt more and more with each passing day. How…Read More
Canes in IIHF – Exhibition Wrap-Up
There are five Carolina Hurricanes playing for their countries during the IIHF World Championships. Cam Ward and Jeff Skinner (plus head coach Kirk Muller) are representing Canada, Justin Faulk and Patrick…Read More
An Afternoon With Mo: Part 2
Last Thursday I brought you all Part 1 of a recap of an interview with former Hurricanes’ coach Paul Maurice on SiriusXM radio on Breakaway with Jamie Shalley. If you missed that post and want to…Read More
I Get By With A Little Help From My Canes
I have to admit Caniacs, I’m a bit down in the dumps today. After a stressful Monday at work, I started thinking about how I deal with and relieve that stress and it occurred to me that so many times…Read More
The Saturday 16: Hockey Twitter Accounts I Can’t Live Without
If there is one thing a hockey fan, or any sports fan for that matter, can’t live without it’s information. Twitter, whether you like it or not, whether you understand it or not, has revolutionized…Read More
Playoff Pick ‘Em – Round 1 Results
If you remember from a couple of weeks ago, we here at Cardiac Cane decided to do a little playoff pick ‘em for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Well, the first round has come and gone…Read More
An Afternoon With Mo: Part 1
I tend not to do things on “normal people time.” You know, basic things like sleeping and eating. Therefore it was after 2pm today before I got a chance to eat lunch. But for once my shifted body clock…Read More
Hurricanes Seal Another Deal In Jiri Tlusty
It is no secret that I started to develop a Skinner-like love for Jiri Tlusty this year. I tweeted that I needed a Skinner backup while the Rookie of the Year was concussed and someone suggested Mr. Tlusty.…Read More
Two More for Tlusty and Other Hurricanes’ Happenings
Afternoon greetings Caniacs! Jennifer has already given you some Monday Morsels as an appetizer this week and I will continue to give you some stories to munch on today. Maybe by Wednesday we will be able…Read More




















