Editorials

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 18: Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the 2023 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game at Carter-Finley Stadium on February 18, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

After a Career Year, Jesperi Kotkaniemi Will Need to be Even Better This Season

Michael Bunting Will Bring the Right Balance of Scoring and Grit to Raleigh

BBQ And Hockey. A Match Made Only In North Carolina

100 Point Scorer Is Not In The Cards For The Canes

May 7, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) makes a save on New Jersey Devils left wing Miles Wood (44) during the second period in game three of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Kids Canes: Predictions For 2023-24 Carolina Hurricanes Season

What’s The Expectation? – Dmitry Orlov Edition

December 1, 2009; San Jose, CA, USA; General view of the ice rink and goalie hockey net before the game between the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion. The Sharks defeated the Senators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Betting Is Coming. Batten Down The Hatches and Bid Farewell.

Ontonagon High School student Will Immonen adjusts the levels on the sound board during his shift on WOAS 88.5-FM, the student-run radio station that broadcasts from the Ontonagon Area Schools building in the western Upper Peninsula on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Kids Canes: Broadcasters Mike, Tripp, Hannah And Shane Call The Games

Justin Williams, Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Hall of Fame: Justin Williams is the Obvious Choice This Season

Which Player Are You Looking Forward To Seeing?

Jun 19, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Don Waddell is pictured on the red carpet during the 2019 NHL Awards at Mandalay Bay. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Young Canes Future Uncertain for Upcoming Season

May 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils get ready for the start of game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Kids Canes: More Penalties- Hooking, And The Big No-No

Apr 25, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the third period in game five of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Biggest Summer Splash So Far? Our Panel Weighs In!

May 14, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod BrindÕAmour looks on from the bench during the third period against the Boston Bruins in game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Head Coach Brind’Amour is Irreplaceable

Apr 6, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) shoots the puck against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Erik Karlsson Would Have Been A Fun Experiment, All Things Considered

Feb 17, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) looks on during practice at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

New Contract, And A Potential New Role For Aho In Canes Leadership

Artist Suzy Kalin, of Troll Fairy Designs, shares a booth at the Bazaar on Apricot & Lime in Sarasota. Kalin transforms vintage toys and troll dolls that she says are popular with collectors.Sar 112621 Collfinaldi 006

A Troll On Social Media Are One Thing, Trolls Emailing Is Another

Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) looks oil against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes: Differing Opinions Are Fine. Hateful Remarks Aren’t.

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Tony DeAngelo #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

With DeAngelo Back In Raleigh, Let’s Hope He Isn’t Problematic This Time.

Fanatics

The Better Sweaters Of The Game

Apr 11, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) looks up at the fans after their victory against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Sebastian Aho Gets a Well-Deserved Pay Raise

Apr 10, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) controls the puck in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Kids Canes: Brent “Kit-Kat” Burns In The Face Off Circle

Dec 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo (77) blocks Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) shot during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Expectations Of TDA Are Higher, As They Should Be

OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 26: Stormy, mascot for the Carolina Hurricanes, poses for a portrait during 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend at Ottawa Convention Centre on January 26, 2012 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Matt Zambonin/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

Canes Fundits Lighten Up. Funditry Is Supposed To Be FUN!

Dec 23, 2022; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) and Los Angeles Kings left wing Brendan Lemieux (48) scrum during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Friday Night Fights Coming To Raleigh…Wow, I’m So Thrilled

May 1, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal with teammates against the New York Rangers during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Haula’s Bracelet Is A Clear Warning For The Hurricanes. Plain As Day

May 3, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Stefan Noesen (23) gets ready for the start of the game outside the locker room before the warmups against the New Jersey Devils in game one of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Infatuation With Erik Haula Really Needs To End Now

Jan 31, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) smiles near the bench during warmups against the Los Angeles Kings at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Kids Canes: Hat Trick Here! Hat Trick There! Hat Trick Everywhere!