A Hurricanes Look Back: Grading the 2015 Draft Class Alex Ohari | January 30, 2021 Today we continue with the grading of prior Canes draft classes, after reviewing the 2014 class earlier in the week. A horrible 2014-15 season resulted in a top-5 pick for…
A Look Back: Grading the Canes’ 2014 Draft Class Alex Ohari | January 25, 2021 Before Ron Francis’ arrival as the Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager in 2014, the team’s recent draft failures were well-documented. Jim Rutherford’s persistence with trading away draft picks and then whiffing…
Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Disappointing 2016 NHL Draft Zach Dupont | December 6, 2020 It’s been four years since the 2016 NHL Draft that brought the league spectacular talents like Auston Matthews, Patrick Laine and Matthew Tkachuk. While many teams have brought in pieces…
Carolina Hurricanes History: Artūrs Irbe Brought Success and Stability THW Archives | August 13, 2020 Artūrs Irbe was loved by fans of the Carolina Hurricanes. Moving what were the Hartford Whalers to North Carolina by then owner, Peter Karmanos, was at the very least a…
5 Greatest Rookie Seasons in Whalers/Hurricanes History Matt Cosman | July 9, 2020 Rookies are often thrust into the spotlight as hockey minds try to predict a young player’s potential for growth. Watching a star grow into their own is one of the…
Best Drafts in Hurricanes/Whalers History Matt Cosman | June 28, 2020 The 2020 NHL Entry Draft could be a pivotal one for the Carolina Hurricanes. With the potential for five picks in the first three rounds, the Canes have a special…
Revisiting the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2010 Draft Jack LeGwin | April 8, 2020 Coming off a middling 2009-10 season in Raleigh in which the Carolina Hurricanes finished 35-37-10, third in the Southeast Division, the team turned to the NHL Draft with optimism. In…
One for the Ages: Gary Roberts’ 1997-98 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | March 26, 2020 Gary Roberts is a physical specimen if there ever was one. He is world-renowned for his intense training regiment, and has been highly sought after by athletes at all levels…
Hurricanes/Whalers With 100-Point Seasons Matt Cosman | February 14, 2020 The Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes franchise has had its fair share of iconic moments over its 40-year history. They’ve gone through plenty of highs and lows – a relocation, a Stanley…
Niederreiter for Rask Trade Revisited Matt Cosman | January 17, 2020 One year has passed since the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Nino Niederreiter from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Victor Rask. One-for-one swaps are rare in today’s NHL, but it was…
Revisiting Isles vs. Canes 2018-19 Matt Rothman | October 11, 2019 It is no secret that the New York Islanders struggled in the postseason against the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019, but as the two teams get ready to meet up for…
Hurricanes Top 3 Goalies of All-Time Josh Bell | August 15, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes have had a great number of goaltenders in their history, dating back to their time as the Hartford Whalers. Even though they’ve been in the NHL since…
