The NHL and NHLPA are still in talks about the exact logistics of the new 2020-21 season. Last week, it was reported that a season start was decided for Jan. 13, 2021, and will include a 56-game schedule before the playoffs. A great start, but issues still remain. Most notably, what to do about the divisional
Carolina Hurricanes
Traditionally, the Carolina Hurricanes show their gratitude to their fans in the last week of every regular season. Since there wasn’t a fan appreciation week for the 2019-20 season, the Hurricanes have chosen to call Dec. 14-20 their virtual fan appreciation week. The appreciation week is well deserved — these fans are a faithful breed
The Carolina Hurricanes kept relatively silent during this offseason, making one signing in former New York Ranger Jesper Fast to bolster their forward depth. Heading into 2020-21, the Hurricanes have a good, young team, but there is always a chance for improvement. If a potential trade opportunity arose that could push them over the edge
The Carolina Hurricanes had a quiet offseason in 2020, with their lone signing being former New York Rangers’ forward Jesper Fast. With the Canes looking unlikely to make a move before the start of the 2020-21 season, they must believe and expect improvement from within the organization. Where can the Hurricanes anticipate improved play? With
The 2020-21 hockey season is nearly set after much bickering between the NHL and the Players Association. The new season is expected to begin on Jan. 13, 2021, and will be played in a condensed, 56-game schedule. From an NHL team exec this monrning, FWIW: “NHL is season is starting Jan 13th. Confirmed last night.
As 2020 nears its close, the new NHL season still appears in doubt, with reports that it may start in mid-January. As a result, teams and the league are considering any last-ditch ideas to help save the season. Reports earlier in the week stated that a few NHL teams are considering playing multiple outdoor games
The Carolina Hurricanes will be an exciting team going into the 2020-21 NHL season. They have shown promise in the last two seasons and will look to improve upon what they’ve already accomplished. Here are five reasons why the Canes should have continued success in 2020-21. 5. Hurricanes Well-Positioned by Ownership Tom Dundon as majority
When we last saw Andrei Svechnikov it was Game 3 versus the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2020 Playoffs. He was being assisted off the ice by Dougie Hamilton and Hurricanes’ head athletic trainer Doug Bennett with an injury that ended up being a high ankle sprain. Svechnikov had been jostling with
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what kind of deal are the Carolina Hurricanes looking at for Dougie Hamilton? Who will start in goal for the Vancouver Canucks when the season starts? Are the Edmonton Oilers having financial struggles? Finally, what’s the latest on when the season will start and will we see fans in attendance
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news surrounding Joe Thornton and his eventual return to the NHL. He’s making a stop in Switzerland but the Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be very interested in his services. Who are the favorites to land Mike Hoffman? If the Bruins, what does that mean for their
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a lucrative offer to Andrei Svechnikov and he’s said no. What’s next for the player and the team? In Chicago, are the Blackhawks potentially looking at Matt Murray? What is Taylor Hall willing to entertain as far as offers go and finally, did Robin Lehner’s
It was nearly impossible to miss the Carolina Hurricanes’ extraordinary run to the 2019 Eastern Conference Final. It was the first year in a decade that the Hurricanes were making headlines across the league, and the lively spirit of the team was not only garnering new interest from fans, but players as well. After years