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Rounding Out The Hurricanes Roster: Battle at the Bottom

With all of the uncertainty revolving around who’s playing where at the forward position and the starting 6 defensemen more or less set in stone, let’s tun our attention to the battle for the…Read More

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

Can Canes Be Successful?

What makes a successful NHL team? The answer to that question differs depending on what city you live in.  In self proclaimed “Hockeytown”, Red Wing fans expect deep playoff runs and Stanley…Read More

An Open Letter to Mr. James Earl Rutherford

Mr. Rutherford, Let me first start by saying thank you for helping hockey flourish in the south. You have provided me with one of my life’s greatest loves.  You are a true pioneer of the sport…Read More

Step Away From the Ledge Caniac Nation

Wow, that certainly was anticlimactic. Although the Hurricanes were fairly quiet at the kick off to free agency, there are some encouraging signs that JR and crew are working on some deals that could upgrade…Read More

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Blockbuster Trade Still Leaves Many Holes to Fill

July 1st is coming upon us and that means two things: it’s hot as hell outside and NHL free agency…Read More

McBain Nets Two More Years With Canes, Allen To Test Free Agency

It came a little later than they had hoped, but the Carolina Hurricanes announced today that they have…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…Read More

Canes Bounce Back Against Sens (Canes-2, Senators-1)

After a disappointing game on Saturday night against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday night’s game…Read More

Icing on the Cake: Jussi Jokinen

In his sixth NHL season, Mr. Jussi Jokinen celebrates his 29th birthday today. Can you believe he retired…Read More

Ward, Canes Blank Leafs (Canes-3, Maple Leafs-0)

Cam Ward earned his 21st career shutout, passing Arturs Irbe for first all time in shutouts in Hurricanes’…Read More

Canes Declaw the Cats 3-1 in Raleigh

Last night the Carolina Hurricanes scratched and clawed their way through the tilt with the Florida Panthers…Read More

Hurricanes’ Tuesday Tidbits

Greetings Caniacs! It’s a day off for the Canes so let’s hope Tim Brent has recovered from the Bruce…Read More

Canes Hope to Keep Blues at Bay: Game Day Preview

While a large segment of the hockey world will be watching the return of “Sid the Kid” tonight, I…Read More

Back in the Big Apple. Canes and Rangers: Game Day Preview

Tonight our Carolina Hurricanes (26-28-15) take the ice in the warm and welcoming confines of Madison…Read More

Canes and Caps Family Feud: Game Day Preview

Does it feel like the 24-27-14 Hurricanes have spent a lot of quality time with the 32-28-5 Washington…Read More

Canes and Predators: Game Day Preview

It’s Tuesday and the Hurricanes are entertaining a bigger and possibly better Predators lineup than…Read More

Canes and Bruins Final Round: Game Day Preview

After a brief stop at home, the 18-25-9 Hurricanes are in Boston to face the 32-14-2 Bruins. In the last…Read More

Ding! Ding! Round Three for Canes and Bruins

The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Stanley Cup champions in October with one victory at home and…Read More