Expansion draft already impacting Hurricanes’ planning – DeCock
In the process of confirming Las Vegas as the 31st NHL franchise starting with the 2017-18 season earlier this summer, the NHL also officially announced the rules for the expansion draft, which will...
View ArticlePeters re-signed, but Canes still have unfinished business – DeCock
This is when the quiet part of the NHL offseason becomes the really quiet part of the offseason, when most of the business of hockey is finished and the unfinished business is put aside until fall....
View ArticleSave the Dates: 5 ‘Canes Games to Look Forward to in 2016-2017
The NHL schedule has been released for about a month now, but it’s never too late to highlight some of the more exciting match-ups that the ‘Canes will be taking part in when hockey season rolls...
View ArticleSlavin, Canes and Lenovo to Volunteer Thursday at Boys and Girls Clubs in...
RALEIGH, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes and Lenovo, #1 computer maker globally, will partner to volunteer at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Wake County field day on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 1 p.m. – 2:30...
View ArticleFor Whitney, an unexpected Olympic experience
The call never came from Canada, not after Ray Whitney twice scored 32 goals in the NHL, not ever. And when his Olympic invitation finally came, in the wrong half of the calendar, at first he turned...
View ArticleSlavin, Canes enjoy field day with the kids
Jaccob Slavin pulled off his sneakers, put his head down and barreled into the “obstacle course.” Moments later, the Carolina Hurricanes defenseman was giving pointers on taking a slapshot. Next, off...
View ArticleHurricanes extend coach Bill Peters' contract through 2019
With a new contract extension signed and more than two months left until the start of the NHL season, Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters finally had a chance to laugh and relax Wednesday. “The...
View ArticleSixth Annual 24-Hour Bike Challenge Set for Aug. 19-20
RALEIGH, NC – For the sixth consecutive year the Carolina Hurricanes will participate in the Raleigh Orthopaedic 24-Hour Bike Challenge to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation. The event will begin...
View ArticleCanes Announce Prospect Tournament Roster
RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced the team’s roster for the 2016 NHL Prospects Tournament in...
View ArticleCanes announce roster for Traverse City
The Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday announced their roster for the 2016 Traverse City (Mich.) prospects tournament, which will be Sept. 16-20. The roster includes three of the Canes’ first-round draft...
View ArticleSlavin awaits company at Hurricanes practice facility
Jaccob Slavin has had plenty of room to stretch out in the locker room at Raleigh Center Ice this month. With several weeks left until the beginning of Carolina Hurricanes training camp, Slavin,...
View ArticleCanes Extend Francis Through 2018-19
RALEIGH, NC – Peter Karmanos Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Owner and Governor for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has signed Executive Vice President and...
View ArticleCanes’ Francis receives contract extension
The Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday announced the team has signed executive vice president and general manager Ron Francis to a contract extension through the 2018-19 season. “Ron has rebuilt our...
View ArticleHurricanes give tryout to controversial enforcer Raffi Torres
Oft-suspended enforcer Raffi Torres will join the Carolina Hurricanes during training camp on a professional tryout agreement, the team confirmed Tuesday. The 6-foot, 215-pound winger turns 35 in early...
View ArticleRaffi Torres’ long legacy of illegal hits
Raffi Torres has thrown a lot of hits in his NHL career – 796, to be exact, since the 2005 lockout – but more than a few have gotten him in trouble with the league office. Here are seven plays that led...
View ArticleHurricanes’ Torres tryout makes no sense – DeCock
Based on everything Ron Francis has done to date, there’s no reason for the Carolina Hurricanes not to extend his contract as general manager through 2019. While he was unable to effect an immediate...
View ArticleShoulder surgery recovery complete for refocused Rask
With a new contract signed and a healthy shoulder at last, a refocused Victor Rask arrived in Raleigh on Thursday night eyeing another productive season in 2016-17. “I think I had a good season last...
View ArticleRaffi Torres: ‘I can change the way I play’
Raffi Torres realizes there are those who have already judged him, found him guilty, and don’t want him anywhere near their favorite hockey team. Torres also is aware the reaction was sudden, harsh and...
View ArticleCanes winger recovers health, discovers new priorities
Andrej Nestrasil was among a number of Carolina Hurricanes players attending an informal skate for the first time this season on Tuesday, participating in 2-on-1 drills on goaltender Cam Ward and a...
View ArticleHurricanes, Leighton Agree to One-Year Contract
RALEIGH, NC – Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Michael...
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