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Best of Both Worlds Possible for The Hurricanes

I’m not very happy about it, but it looks like we’ve been painted into a corner. It seems like the Front Office has decided that they want to go the “Outscore the Opposition/Defense be…Read More

JR Says No and Loses Nash

Columbus Blue Jackets’ GM, Scott Howson, allegedly asked for Jeff Skinner in recent Rick Nash trade talks. Even if this were 100% true, there is no way on God’s green, Carolina earth the Canes would…Read More

Friday Top 5: Jussi Jokinen Goals

Jussi Jokinen has been a staple of the Hurricanes for the past 3+ seasons and while his production this season was the lowest in that time with the Canes, he still was second on the team in scoring with…Read More

Where Do Canes Go From Here?

Apr 3, 2012; Ottawa, ON, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jamie McBain (4) controls the puck in the second period against Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-US…Read More

Rick Nash to Canes? Madness?

Another day of Free Agent Frenzy. If I didn’t know better, I’d think ESPN was still involved with the NHL. The “frenzy” has been mostly fizzle. More hype than substance. Maybe…Read More

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Canes Need Goals And Toughness

As July 1 gets closer and closer, Canes fans interest in the start of free agency has never been higher. Even…Read More

Friday Top Five: Jeff Skinner Goals of 2011-12 Season

Despite several ups and downs during this season, including injuries and his first ever suspension,…Read More

Zach Parise…Is The Risk Worth The Reward?

    Greetings Canes fans! In my previous article, “Key Free Agents to Watch This Summer”…Read More

Canes Countdown: Day 108

Let the official countdown begin Caniacs! Carolina released their preseason schedule today which means…Read More

The Saturday 16: Hurricanes Dream Player Draft

We’ve all done it. While watching another NHL team there has been a player that’s impressed us, one…Read More

The Hurricanes’ Rumor Mill

Sports and rumors go together like badunkadunks and Kardashians. Caniacs had to endure some pretty intense…Read More

Team USA and Team Canada Fail to Reach Semis

The quarter finals for the IIHF World Championships began yesterday and unfortunately for many Caniacs,…Read More

Happy Birthday Jeff Skinner

My Icing on the Cake birthday tributes started with our talented Rookie of the Year, Jeff Skinner. I…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.…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

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

Canes in IIHF – Exhibition Wrap-Up

There are five Carolina Hurricanes playing for their countries during the IIHF World Championships.…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…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.…Read More