After a 2023-24 season that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins fall short of a playoff spot for the second season in a row and the loss of their first-round pick, this offseason leads one to believe the team may end up in a similar situation next season. Heading into the offseason, general manager Kyle Dubas and
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The Carolina Hurricanes had a miraculous three-goal comeback against the New York Islanders to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round clash. Conceding the first three goals, it seemed as though the Hurricanes had little chance of making the game close after winning Game 1 in a tight 3-1 final. Regardless, they found a
It has been another subpar season for the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL standings. With 13 games left in the season, they are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and fourth last across the league. It’s not going to be an easy ride for Ohio’s team to get to game 82 as they
The Seattle Kraken have Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning from player to front office executive. Ron Francis, Seattle Kraken general manager (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) Francis, the fifth all-time points leader in
You can never predict the future when it comes to prospects at the NHL Entry Draft, and many teams have looked back and realized their mistake when they took the wrong player. The same could be said for the Toronto Maple Leafs at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft when they chose to select defenceman Travis
For the third time in his career, Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has been selected for the National Hockey League’s annual All-Star Game. The league announced its selection on ESPN in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. Now that the NHL has announced the first 32 players, one from each of the league’s franchises,
It’s officially time to call Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho a superstar in the NHL. There should be no more debates on if he is one or not. In any other system with any other team, he is a 40-goal scorer. When it comes to Carolina, he is an elite two-way 200-foot player who can
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes are working on a Sebastian Aho contract, while struggling to get anywhere close on a few other players. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have hired new assistant coaches. Is anyone a candidate to take over for Sheldon Keefe? The Arizona Coyotes are the favorites to acquire Matt
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are going to retire Miikka Kiprusoff’s jersey this coming season. Meanwhile, the trade rumor linking the Boston Bruins to the New York Islanders might have not been a rumor at all. Finally, things have quieted down in Carolina. Does that mean the Hurricanes have nothing on the
Sometimes the breaks go your way, sometimes they don’t. The playoffs often come down to a series of little sequences, and after some time to reflect, the Carolina Hurricanes will likely look back on the first three games of the 2023 Eastern Conference Final and have their stomachs turn. After two heartbreaking overtime losses (that
With the Boston Bruins out of the playoffs, I’ve had several conversations with people about who they are going to support for the rest of the postseason. There are reasons to support each of the teams remaining in the Eastern conference playoffs as they continue their pursuit for the Stanley Cup. Related: Boston Bruins 2022-23
There’s bound to be repetitive themes that pop up over the course of an 82-game season. Hockey is often a simple game, one that comes down to winning battles, finishing your chances, forechecking, being disciplined, and all the rest of the cliche hockey jargon that makes media members cringe every time a player spews it
We’ve finally arrived to the big weekend that’s been circled since it was announced last year: for the first time in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes will take part in one of the NHL’s special outdoor games. Taking place just across their usual home parking lot at the friendly confines of PNC Arena, the ice
NHL Network: The panel talks about the Carolina Hurricanes and their one area of need. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Mike Johnson: “One of the strongest teams in the league. They don’t really need much, but the Carolina Hurricanes, who are absolutely rolling right now. They clearly have a need, a second-line center. They were hoping that
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway The Ducks have John Klingberg‘s no-trade list as he waits as trade bait Lisa Dillman of the Whillier Daily News: John Klingberg signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks this past offseason and is well aware that he
The Carolina Hurricanes returned back to earth last week as they lost three-straight contests following an 11-game winning streak that spanned the majority of December into the new year. The losing streak, which could be chalked up to poor defensive play and an inability to finish consistently, included losses to the New York Rangers, Nashville
For the first time since April 22, 2021, the New York Islanders played a scoreless game through regulation and overtime. After a shutout in regulation and overtime, they finally lost to the Colorado Avalanche in the shootout. The Islanders earned a point in the game and won the season series against the defending Stanley Cup
The NHL season is around the corner and teams are getting ready for the 82-game schedule that lies ahead. The New York Islanders are hoping to prove that last season, where they went 37-38-7 and missed the playoffs, was an outlier for an otherwise great team. The offseason was a quiet one, and the roster