Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images The most unassuming GM in the NHL just made the boldest move in years Admit it, you were thinking it when Eric Tulsky was named General Manager last summer. “This guy is so...unassuming. He’s the nerd behind their analytics-driven mindset, but it’s completely different when you’re in the big chair. How can we expect him to stare … [Read more...] about Eric Tulsky Strikes a Win for the Nerds
Introspective Taylor Hall Excited for Opportunity to Win, Stick in Carolina
NHLI via Getty Images The former first overall pick hopes to bring what he can to his new team. Taylor Hall has come a long way from his Hart Trophy win as the most valuable player in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils in 2017-2018. He’s come even further since he was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2010 draft, immediately burdened with the … [Read more...] about Introspective Taylor Hall Excited for Opportunity to Win, Stick in Carolina
Game Preview: Hurricanes at Islanders
Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It’s a new day; yes it is. Welcome to the first day of a new chapter in Carolina Hurricanes hockey. A day after acquiring superstar winger Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and former first overall pick and Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks, the Hurricanes are in Elmont to take on the surging New York … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Hurricanes at Islanders
Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 – OT
NHLI via Getty Images The Hurricanes debuted two new faces on Long Island on Saturday After a whirlwind 24 hours, the Carolina Hurricanes picked up a point in the standings against a red-hot New York Islanders team with a 3-2 overtime loss at UBS Arena. Wingers Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall made their team debuts after being acquired in a blockbuster three-team trade … [Read more...] about Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 – OT
Hurricanes Officially Acquire Mikko Rantanen from Colorado, Taylor Hall from Chicago
Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The chips have been pushed in. The Carolina Hurricanes have officially acquired star winger Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and veteran winger Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks in a league-shaking three-team trade, the team announced Friday night. The Hurricanes are sending Martin Necas and Jack Drury to the Avalanche … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Officially Acquire Mikko Rantanen from Colorado, Taylor Hall from Chicago