Follow the leaders Oct 10, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Brind'Amour, 38, is the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes and likely will be until he retires. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes - NHL Oct 8, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes have sent three more players back to the minor leagues ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Another Carolina Hurricanes player has undergone surgery ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- Ray Whitney and Eric Staal both scored to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday in the final preseason game for both teams. (Herald Sun)
River Rats add 3 Oct 8, 2008
The players, all of whom spent much of last season with the Rats, had been in camp with the Carolina Hurricanes, Albany's parent club. Conboy, 27, a defenseman who played occasionally up front for the 'Canes, led the Rats with 190 penalty minutes before getting called up to Carolina and playing 19 games at the end of the regular season. (Albany Times Union)
Transactions Oct 8, 2008
CAROLINA HURRICANES Assigned F Joe Jensen, F Trevor Gillies and D Tim Conboy to Albany (AHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS Assigned D Cam Barker, D Aaron Johnson and G Antti Niemi to Rockford (AHL). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Walker's injury felt down the lines Oct 8, 2008
Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes aren't trying to sugar-coat the effect losing right wing Scott Walker will have on the lines ... "THREE SENT TO ALBANY: The Hurricanes have sent three more players back to the minor leagues.The team said Tuesday that forwards Joe Jensen and Trevor Gillies and defenseman Tim Conboy have been assigned to their top minor-league affiliate, the Albany River Rats.That left 25 players on the roster three days before the regular... (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Heron's Nest: The edge of the abyss Oct 8, 2008
Earlier this season the Flyers played an exhibition game in their old home against the Carolina Hurricanes. They brought back almost all of the captains in team history for a very nice pre-game celebration. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
RazorGator Reports NHL Rinks Attracting High Demand for Start of 2008-09 Season Oct 7, 2008
Vancouver Canucks $301 $129 $778 $227 Montreal Canadiens $283 $123 $705 $155 Toronto Maple Leafs $272 $100 $700 $201 Edmonton Oilers $244 $140 $503 $125 Calgary Flames $237 $146 $392 $185 New York Rangers $204 $90 $420 $152 Minnesota Wild $174 $103 $308 $108 Detroit Red Wings $170 $55 $588 $34 Pittsburgh Penguins $158 $89 $554 $155 Ottawa Senators $151 $73 $363 $42 Buffalo Sabres $147 $112 $273 $112 Washington Capitals $145 $84 $312 $70 San Jose Sharks $142 $50 $335 $68 New Jersey Devils $134... (PR Newswire)
Hand surgery sidelines Hurricanes' Walker Oct 7, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. The surgery comes four days before the Hurricanes open the regular season against Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
FIFA head: Too many foreign owners Oct 7, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. The Washington Capitals sent 2007 first-round draft pick Karl Alzner and Chris Bourque to Hershey of the American Hockey League. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Former Sox catcher Bard clears waivers Oct 7, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes forward Scott Walker is expected to be sidelined for six weeks after surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. Maple Leafs left wing Ryan Hollweg received an automatic two-game suspension after collecting his third boarding or checking from behind major in a 41-game span. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Alfredsson relishes home-ice as Senators shine in Sweden Oct 6, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod Brind'Amour returned Sunday, his first preseason action since he had knee surgery on Sept 16. He played a little more than 15 minutes and had three shots. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ruutu slowly rehabbing injury Oct 6, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - It wasn't the way Tuomo Ruutu wanted to spend most of the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes end preseason with win Oct 6, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... The Carolina Hurricanes ended the preseason Sunday with a solid 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators, getting the winning goal from Whitney and a shutout from Ward in goal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes sign Boychuk, who is battling injury Oct 5, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their first-round draft choice, forward Zach Boychuk. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cardinals' Boldin will not play today Oct 5, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes signed first-round draft pick Zach Boychuk to a three-year entry contract worth more than $2. 6 million at the NHL level. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gillies hopes to make an impact Oct 4, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes' roster continues to thin out, getting ever closer to the final 23 players. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes, Boychuk close to deal Oct 4, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Zach Boychuk, the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round draft choice this year, said he is close to signing an entry-level contract with the team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hockey Is Picked To Finish Ninth By Coaches And Seventh By Media Oct 3, 2008
Condra, a 2006 draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, and Lawson, a 2005 draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes, are CCHA Preseason All-Conference First Team selections, and Pearce was honored as the RBK Best Goaltender award winner last season. Notre Dame is returning eight of its top 10 scorers from last season in coach Jeff Jackson's fourth season behind the bench. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Rats vet puts on scoring show Oct 3, 2008
He impressed the staff at Carolina Hurricanes' camp enough to play in two NHL exhibition games and carried that presence on the ice against Bridgeport. "They gave me a lot of confidence," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Canes fend off Predators Oct 3, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... But for the Carolina Hurricanes, it all added up to a victory. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wallin waits on roster moves Oct 3, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - For Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Niclas Wallin, the timing wasn't good. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Leighton ready for the NHL Oct 3, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Javier Serna, Staff Writer Carolina Hurricanes goalie Michael Leighton might have ended up in Russia ... "I've had some bad games. I know I can play at this level and that's big with goaltending."It was crucial for him to have the type of year he did last year with the Carolina Hurricanes' AHL affiliate in Albany, N.Y.In 58 games he allowed an average of 2. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Oct 3, 2008
Southeast Division preview - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Thursday October 2, 2008 12:49PM; Updated: Thursday October 2, 2008 1:12PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Murley glad to be home Sep 25, 2008
He proved it a decade ago when he stayed in his hometown of Troy to play hockey at RPI, and he appreciates the fact that his current employer, the Carolina Hurricanes, has that reputation. So it was an easy decision 10 days ago when the 'Canes offered him a contract. (Albany Times Union)
Canes off to a cold start Sep 25, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Carolina Hurricanes coach Peter Laviolette was hard-pressed to find anything he liked about his team's play Wednesday in its exhibition opener. (News & Observer -- Sports)
LaCouture takes cue from O'Neill Sep 22, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - There's more than one former NHL forward and thirty-something free agent trying to make the Carolina Hurricanes' roster. (News & Observer -- Sports)
O'Neill, others get their shot Sep 21, 2008
WHAT TO SEE: It's the Carolina Hurricanes' annual season kickoff, with rides, interactive games, a TNT Freestyle Motocross show and live music ... More Carolina Hurricanes ... There's a spot open among the Carolina Hurricanes' top six forwards, ice time to be had and an opportunity awaiting. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes must adjust to loss of Williams Sep 20, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - A day after Justin Williams' injury, after absorbing a collective body blow, the Carolina Hurricanes were in recovery mode. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes practice today Sep 20, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The Carolina Hurricanes opened training camp Friday with player physicals and will be in full practice mode this morning. Today's practice sessions are closed to the public because of the N.C. State-East Carolina football game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes return to rink Sep 19, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Joni Pitkanen celebrates his 25th birthday today, on the same day the defenseman begins training camp with the Carolina Hurricanes, his third NHL team in three years. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHLPA looks to Olympic participation beyond 2010 Sep 19, 2008
The sentiment was echoed by Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Jim Rutherford, who said insurance costs might prevent NHL players from participating in all international events. Many NHL owners are also not happy about interrupting the NHL season for the Olympics. (Globe and Mail)
Hurricanes' Williams sidelined 4-6 months Sep 18, 2008
Mike Carlson / APThe Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams, left, battles the Tampa Bay Lightning's Brad Richards, right, for a loose puck on April 3, 2007 ... RALEIGH, N.C. - Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams might miss up to six months after tearing his Achilles tendon on Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Worst Bloopers in NHL Hockey Sep 18, 2008
Niclas Wallin (Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals; 2006): when the Capitals get a delayed penalty called on them, Hurricanes goaltender Cam Ward leaves his net for an extra attacker. Wallin didn't notice Ward was no longer on the ice until he dumped the puck back into his own end to escape defensive pressure and watched helplessly as it slid directly into his team's net. (Suite101.com)
Canes suffer major setback Sep 18, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes suffered a big blow Wednesday when Williams tore his right Achilles tendon in an off-ice workout. The forward underwent surgery and is expected to be out four to six months. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hurricanes' Brind'Amour has knee surgery Sep 17, 2008
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod Brind'Amour underwent surgery to remove torn cartilage from his left knee Tuesday. It is the same knee that required reconstructive surgery in February after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canes sign winger Murley Sep 17, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements The Associated Press The Carolina Hurricanes have signed left wing Matt Murley to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Snag in Staal contract fixed Sep 17, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander RALEIGH - A snag over the wording of Eric Staal's new seven-year contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes has been resolved, Staal and general manager Jim Rutherford said Tuesday. Under the terms of the $57. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Darren EliotVIEW FROM THE ICE Sep 16, 2008
Training camp notebook - Darren Eliot - SI.com. Posted: Monday September 15, 2008 4:25PM; Updated: Monday September 15, 2008 4:26PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Canes run for cancer research Sep 15, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - Rod Brind'Amour pushed himself toward the finish line in the Friesen 5K Fun Run, legs churning, showing the intensity fans always see in Carolina Hurricanes games. (News & Observer -- Sports)
No stormy skies ahead for Laviolette Sep 14, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - With the Carolina Hurricanes fast approaching a new hockey season, general manager Jim Rutherford has given some assurances to coach Peter Laviolette. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RPI's Murley to Return to the Hurricanes and River Rats Sep 14, 2008
FOX23 Sports has learned that Murley and the Carolina Hurricanes have an agreement in principle on a one-year contract for the 2008-09 season. It's a two way deal that will likely have Murley seeing plenty of time with the Albany River Rats. (FOX23 News, NY)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Sep 13, 2008
"The changes are subtle," says Jim Rutherford, the Carolina Hurricanes' general manager and member of the goalie equipment committee proposing the new changes. "You probably won't even notice them.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Foothill rips Novato High Sep 12, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes signed center Eric Staal - a 23-year-old two-time All-Star and key component of the 2006 Stanley Cup champions - to a seven-year contract extension worth $57. 75 million from 2009-16. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Where all 30 teams will be Sep 12, 2008
NHL training camp sites - NHL - SI.com. Posted: Thursday September 11, 2008 5:35PM; Updated: Thursday September 11, 2008 5:35PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Blue Jays fend off stubborn White Sox Sep 12, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Thursday they have signed centre Eric Staal to a seven-year, $57. 75-million US contract extension. (CBC.ca)
European expansion on the horizon, Daly says Sep 12, 2008
Carolina Hurricanes president and general manager Jim Rutherford is not against expansion to Europe as long as the cities in question can support teams financially. But first, though, he would like to see the NHL put a couple of more teams in Canada in Winnipeg and Southern Ontario. (Globe and Mail)
Canes' Staal signs new $57.75M deal Sep 12, 2008
The Carolina Hurricanes were smart to sign center Eric Staal to seven-year contract extension, ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun writes in his. Staal, who centers coach Peter Laviolette's No. 1 line, had 100 points three seasons ago in leading Carolina to its first Cup. (ESPN -- NHL)
Cubs-Astros games postponed by Ike Sep 12, 2008
75m deal The Carolina Hurricanes signed Eric Staal to a seven-year contract extension worth $57. 75 million. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
'Canes, Staal getting closer to long-term deal Sep 11, 2008
There were no weddings for the Carolina Hurricanes All-Star center. No video-game cover shoots or rowdy bachelor parties, either. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Staal deal in works Sep 10, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - All-Star center Eric Staal is expected to sign a new long-term contract with the Carolina Hurricanes in the next week to 10 days. Staal's deal will give him added financial security. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NHL PREVIEW: Burning questions for the Southeast Division Sep 7, 2008
Pressing Southeast questions - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Friday September 5, 2008 3:00PM; Updated: Friday September 5, 2008 3:09PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Top-shelf helper Sep 6, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer RALEIGH - You won't find Jorge Alves' name on any Carolina Hurricanes roster, but he has a 2006 Stanley Cup championship ring and is a "can-do" guy for the team. Need a goalie to play opposite Cam Ward in the informal RecZone workouts. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes on FSN South 65 times Aug 29, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer The Carolina Hurricanes' television package on FSN South for the 2008-09 season will have 65 games, including 35 of the team's 41 road games, the team announced Thursday. The coverage will kick off Oct. 10 as the Canes host the Florida Panthers in the regular-season opener at the RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Caniacs will gather Sept. 21 Aug 29, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press The Carolina Hurricanes' ninth annual Caniac Carnival season kickoff event will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 21 at the RBC Center. Parking and admission will be free. (News & Observer -- Sports)
SanFilippo: Spectrum farewell might shed 88 tears Aug 28, 2008
But those die-hards are in for a real treat when their favorite team returns to the Spectrum ice for one final game - albeit a preseason one - against the Carolina Hurricanes Sept. 27. That's because the Flyers are experts at waxing nostalgic. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
2008-2009 Men's Hoops Schedule Released Aug 27, 2008
The Seminoles will play host to Duke (Jan. 10), North Carolina (Jan. (Florida State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State to Play 16 Home Games Aug 27, 2008
"Our schedule has a great mix of teams from every region of the country that all play different styles of basketball. When we assembled our schedule we looked at playing teams from around the country that would challenge us to play well as a team and at the same time adjust to the many different things teams are doing around college basketball. We are going to challenge our young players early as we play five games in the first nine days of the season. More than anything, the teams we will play... (Seminoles.com)
Spicer among strong list of alumni returning Aug 21, 2008
Wade Brookbank is beginning his second season with the Carolina Hurricanes and his sixth season overall in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2008-09, having played in Nashville, Vancouver, and Boston as well. Since they met, Wade has also made AHL stops in Binghamton, Milwaukee, Manitoba, Providence, Scranton-Wilkes Barre and Albany. (Fightingillini.com)
Boychuk to attend Canes' camp Aug 21, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer Zach Boychuk, the Carolina Hurricanes' first-round draft pick, will be at the NHL team's training camp next month, albeit in a limited role. Boychuk underwent surgery a month ago to repair a broken bone in his left wrist, but general manager Jim Rutherford said the 19-year-old center is "ahead of schedule" in his rehabilitation and could get some experience in camp. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes' Dalpe going to college Aug 20, 2008
Advertisements Chip Alexander, Staff Writer The Carolina Hurricanes won't have their second-round draft pick, forward Zac Dalpe, at training camp next month. Dalpe informed the team Monday that he has decided to attend Ohio State and play for the Buckeyes this year, Canes general manager Jim Rutherford said Tuesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trade made her tickets meaningless Aug 18, 2008
Advertisements Luke DeCock, Staff Writer It wasn't Erik Cole's unique combination of speed, size and skill that reminded Deborah Halaby of the son she lost so long ago, although that certainly helped make her a fan of the former Carolina Hurricanes forward. There was more to it than that, something harder to define about the unspoken braggadocio embodied in Cole's bull-rushes past flat-footed defensemen and his occasional petulance with the officials that stirred her emotions -- and her... (News & Observer -- Sports)
N&O shifts beats Aug 17, 2008
Advertisements TO OUR READERS: Luke DeCock, who has covered the Carolina Hurricanes for The News ver since 2000, becomes a general sports columnist starting Monday. He will also have a daily blog, Talking Points, which can be found at blogs. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes' notice limited Aug 15, 2008
Advertisements Luke Decock, Staff Writer RALEIGH - The Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to make only one national television appearance in the United States this season. Versus will broadcast the March 9 meeting between the Canes and New York Rangers at the RBC Center, but that will be the Canes' only appearance on the NHL's U.S. cable partner, the NHL announced Thursday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The complete 2008-09 NHL preseason schedule Aug 13, 2008
Highlighting pre-season action in North America, the will play a nostalgic final game in their former home, the Wachovia Spectrum, when they host the Carolina Hurricanes Sept. 27. The Spectrum, which is slated to close its doors next spring, was the Flyers' home from the club's inaugural NHL season in 1967-68 through 1995-96. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Canes getting an early start Aug 8, 2008
More Carolina Hurricanes ... Outside the RecZone, it's still dark as Rod Brind'Amour arrives at the Carolina Hurricanes' practice rink before 6 a.m. for one of his ritual summer skating sessions. (News & Observer -- Sports)
