Ron Francis is about to do something you won’t like. Now is the time, before you head to PNC Arena for the team’s draft party, be prepared to be disappointed or angry. Be ready. Editors Note: This is the final and final part of…
Read MoreAfter weeks and months researching and scouting, NHL teams are finally ready to kick of the 2017 NHL Draft in less than 36 hours. Editors Note: This is the fourth of a five-part series previewing the 2017 NHL Draft. Catch up on series: Part…
Read MoreWhile much the focus will be on the names called out on Friday night, the Hurricanes must continue to find gold on day 2 of the 2017 NHL Draft. Editors Note: This is the third of a five-part series previewing the 2017 NHL Draft. Catch…
Read MoreFort Knox Francis isn’t giving Caniac Nation whether or not the team will retain the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Until he drops the hammer and makes a trade, I have to operate under the presumption the team will make the pick. Editors…
Read MoreWhile the hockey world focused on protected lists prior to this week’s Vegas expansion draft, I focused on the Canes organizational depth chart going into the NHL Draft on Friday. Today I’m focusing on the organization’s needs as the front office heads to Chicago. [Editors…
Read MoreWell, the Stanley cup Final(s?) is (are?) over, and congratulations to the Pens for (yet another) cup. I’m happy for Hainsey, and it’s fitting he’d win a cup so close to Father’s Day. I’m clapping for Cullen because I will never not love that man’s…
Read MoreOn the most recent episode of Cheaters Never Win, we were fortunate enough to be joined by new Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Scott Darling. You’ve probably picked up on the fact that we’re excited to have him on the team, and we have hope…
Read MoreAs the Stanley Cup finals get going, I’m preparing to kick back with a tasty beverage and watch some of the best sportage that can happen. So I decided to do my own competition between twice beers! They are: (Pick Up The) Tempo from…
Read MoreI’ve recently realized that I’m living vicariously through Nashville. Many Canes fans are on the Nashville Predators bandwagon during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On a personal level, I follow the franchise with ambivalence due to some egregious…
Read MoreScott Darling is the Hurricanes new starting goalie. I repeat, the Scott Darling is the Canes new starting goalie. Thanks to two late Friday press releases on consecutive weeks, there is excitement in Caniac Nation. Now everyone has seven weeks…
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