Editorials

Apr 10, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Mark Kastelic (47) screens a shot in front of Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen (31) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The Regular Season Was Not Good To Andersen, And Here’s Proof

Chris Baker
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Hurricanes Final Regular Season Game Tonight

Next Year’s Reverse Retro Is Not That Far Away, I Can’t Wait

Updated Preview Of Defensive Pairings For Carolina Against Florida

Apr 2, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (41) and center Paul Stastny (26) look on before the game against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Mixing Up The Line Of Jalen Chatfield and Shayne Gostisbehere

Chris Baker
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Apr 1, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Alex Belzile (60) and Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

If Antti Raanta Is Not The Game One Starter, Just Trade Him Now

Chris Baker
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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - FEBRUARY 14: TopScorer Jiri Sekac #92 of Lausanne HC scores a goal in empty net during the National League match between Lausanne HC and HC Lugano at Vaudoise Arena on February 14, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

T’birds Skid Against Rockers And Mammoth But Ready To Recover

Chris Baker
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Feb 24, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) and defenseman Brady Skjei (76) smile before the game against the Ottawa Senators at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Line Of Brett Pesce And Brady Skjei Has Been Critical For Canes

Chris Baker
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Nov 29, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (second from left) celebrates his goal with teammates defensemen Brady Skjei (76) and Brett Pesce (22) and forwards Sebastian Aho (20) and Seth Jarvis (24) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Line Changes Can Help Canes Find Scoring for Playoffs

Glenn Brewer
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Mar 17, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Alexander Kerfoot (15) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Calle Jarnkrok (19) battle for a puck with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) in front of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Brent Burns In The Record Books, As Defense Keeps Points Coming

Chris Baker
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Washington Capitals during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Look Ahead at Hurricanes Summer Free Agency

Glenn Brewer
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Mar 14, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) celebrates his goal with center Martin Necas (88) past Winnipeg Jets goaltender David Rittich (33) during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Development Of Jesperi Kotkaniemi Since Mid-Season

Chris Baker
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Oct 3, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jamieson Rees (81) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (27) chase after the puck during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Is Jamieson Rees Carolina’s Next Call Up For Playoffs?

Chris Baker
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Jan 5, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Slater Koekkoek (20) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Slater Koekkoek Opens Up About His Mental Health Experience

Chris Baker
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Mar 14, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

If Jack Drury Is Here To Stay, When Will We Know?

Chris Baker
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Mar 7, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) takes a shot on net and Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin (27) defends during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

An Open Letter To Canadiens Fan Randy F. Who Hates The Hurricanes

Chris Baker
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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 27: Sam Lafferty #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks flips the puck over the stick of Calvin de Haan #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of their game at PNC Arena on December 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Carolina’s Depth on Defense Will Affect De Haan

Glenn Brewer
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Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes fans cheer in the stands in front of the camera in the third period against the Washington Capitals during the 2023 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Fans: Do We Need The Trolls, Gatekeepers, And Haters?

Chris Baker
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Feb 22, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes emergency goaltender David Ayres (90) clears the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs forward Pierre Engvall (47) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) battle for position at Scotiabank Arena. Carolina defeated Toronto. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The EBUG Book, “Odd Man” In By Stephen Whyno

Chris Baker
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Jan 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) comes off the ice after warmups past the fans against the Boston Bruins at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hanfield Express Keeps On Truckin’ And Jarvis Trade Talk

Chris Baker
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RALEIGH, NC - JUNE 19: Goaltender Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes poses with the Conn Smythe trophy after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 19, 2006 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Oilers 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup finals 4 games to 3. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Reliving the Heroics of Cam Ward in 2006

Preston Sinclair
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Feb 14, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Tailgating Tips: The Stadium Series Is Not Just A Game

Chris Baker
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Mar 3, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Conor Sheary (73) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) battle for the puck in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Ovechkin to miss Canes Games Including Stadium Series

Glenn Brewer
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Mar 23, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes mascot stormy celebrates with the fan after the game against the Minnesota Wild at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Podcasts: Who To Listen To, Who To Ignore

Chris Baker
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Jan 15, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Any Trade Now Brings Some Potential To The Hurricanes

Chris Baker
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Feb 1, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Blackouts: What If I Told You There Is A Solution.

Chris Baker
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NOVOSIBIRSK, RUSSIA - DECEMBER 10: Goalkeeper Bernd Bruckler #30 and defenseman Alexander Bumagin #87 of the Sibir eye the corner action during the KHL Championship 2011/2012 on December 10, 2011 at the Arena Sibir in Novosibirsk, Russia. The Metallurg defeated the Sibir 2-1. (Photo by Nina Semashko/KHL Photo Agency via Getty Images)

Book Review: “This is Russia” by Bernd Bruckler and Risto Pakarinen

Chris Baker
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Jan 27, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) celebrates his overtime goal with right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) against the San Jose Sharks at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Some Canes Fans Missed It. Some Didn’t.

Chris Baker
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