The trade deadline is always an interesting time to reflect on with the benefit of hindsight. Several massive trades were made leading up to it, including two trades involving star forward Mikko Rantanen. With the playoffs down to just two teams, and a bit of a break coming, an opportunity has presented itself to re-examine the deadline and look back at some winners and losers, … [Read more...] about Re-Examining The Conference Finalists’ Trade Deadline Acquisitions
Hurricanes Plan To Be Aggressive This Offseason
All signs indicate that the Carolina Hurricanes will take a page from the Nashville Predators’ book from last offseason. A new report from The Fourth Period suggests that the Hurricanes will be aggressive this offseason and look to weaponize their nearly $30MM in cap space.Carolina has already tried to take a swing at this year’s top target, Mitch Marner. Marner did not approve … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Plan To Be Aggressive This Offseason
Justin Poirier Commits To University Of Maine
A high-scoring winger is headed to the NCAA’s Hockey East Conference. Earlier today, Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reported that Carolina Hurricanes prospect Justin Poirier has committed to the University of Maine. Being selected with the 156th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, Poirier doesn’t carry the same pedigree as other Canadian junior talent moving to … [Read more...] about Justin Poirier Commits To University Of Maine
Panthers’ Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, A.J. Greer In For Game 5
May 28: All three players are returning to the lineup tonight after the Panthers dropped Game 4 by a score of 3-0 without them, Maurice told reporters, including Michael Russo of The Athletic, this morning. May 26: Panthers star winger Sam Reinhart, who already missed Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final because of a lower-body injury, will remain out for Game 4 tonight, head … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, A.J. Greer In For Game 5
Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes
Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Hurricanes. Key Restricted Free Agents F Ryan Suzuki – The … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: Carolina Hurricanes