Eric Staal

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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

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

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

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

How the Canes Will Make the Playoffs in ’12-’13

Three seasons and counting. That’s how long the Hurricanes have missed the playoffs. Each of the seasons since the ’08-’09 playoffs have seen a great share of ups and downs, leaving…Read More

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Off Season Headlines We’d Like To See…Or Not

If you’ve been reading the sports news today Caniacs, you’ve probably not seen many positive headlines.…Read More

The Saturday 16: Signs You Might Be In Denial About The Canes Season Ending

Well Caniacs, as if you need another reminder that the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t in the playoffs again…Read More

Tuesday Tidbits from Caniac Country

A fine spring day to you Caniacs! Well so I hear. While I can gaze out the window at the gorgeous outdoors,…Read More

This Is Not Goodbye: Hurricanes Exit Interview Wrap Up 2011-12

The Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches and management held the dreaded exit interviews to end the 2011-12…Read More

Hurricanes Can’t Land On Their Feet Against The Cats (Canes 1, Panthers 4)

Last night was not the ending the Carolina Hurricanes wanted for the 2011-12 season. Although there was…Read More

Canes Win in Final Home Game (Canes-2, Habs-1 SO)

The Hurricanes won in a shootout. No, that’s not a really late April Fool’s joke. Cam Ward stopped all three Canadien shooters and Eric Staal won the game in the final frame of the shootout.…Read More

Canes Take on Habs in Last Home Tilt: Game Day Preview

Tonight the Hurricanes (32-32-16) wrap up their home season by welcoming the Montreal Canadiens (30-35-15) to the PNC Center. Let’s hope saying bienvenue is as much Southern hospitality the Hurricanes…Read More

Canes in Canada’s Capital to Face Sens: Game Day Preview

The Hurricanes (31-32-16) are in Ottawa (41-28-10), the capital city of the Great White North, to take on the playoff-bound Senators this evening. This is the fourth meeting of the squads this year and…Read More

Canes Alumni Fantasy Game Recap: A Dream Day For Fans

Three thousand Caniacs filled the PNC Arena on Sunday, April 1 for the first ever Alumni Fantasy Game. Not only did Hurricanes fans get to see legends on the ice, but season ticket holders and fans got…Read More

Canes Look To Even Season Series With Devils: Gameday Preview

Brian Boucher will see his second start tonight since returning from injury against the New Jersey Devils. The Canes had their final playoff hopes dashed by the Winnipeg Jets Friday night, but Coach Kirk…Read More

Canes Playoff Hopes Leaving On A Jet Plane: Canes 3, Jets 4 OT

Despite being the better team for most of the game, the Carolina Hurricanes were defeated by the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime. Former Hurricane Andrew Ladd scored just :16 seconds into overtime at the…Read More

Game Preview: Jets @ Canes

The Winnipeg Jets and Carolina Hurricanes meet for the final time this evening at the PNC Arena. Carolina also begins their final back-to-back of the season, with the team taking on the New Jersey Devils…Read More

A Caniac’s Top Ten Moments of the 2011-12 Season

It may not have always been pretty, but the Carolina Hurricanes produced some great entertainment this season. Here are my top ten moments to date… 10. Straight out of the box, Brandon Sutter scores…Read More

Canes End a Roadie Against the Leafs: Game Day Preview

It breaks my heart to say that we are down to the last six games of the regular season. Our Carolina Hurricanes (30-31-15) are on the tail-end of a three-game road trip and face the Toronto Maple Leafs…Read More

Recap: Canes Lead Flies Away, Red Wings Prevail 5-4

The Carolina Hurricanes that played the first two periods of hockey in the Joe Louis arena last night looked like a completely different team than the one that played in Columbus Friday night. Leading…Read More

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