VOTE: Fantasy 3 Stars of the Night October 18

Nightly Scrap: Canes dominate Stanley Cup rematch

The Carolina Hurricanes simply continue to score goals in buckets.  As an excellent combination of veteran presence and youth, the team seems to be finally establishing their identity.  What better way to show that to the rest of the League than embarassing the team they beat in the playoffs just five short years ago. Captain…

Fantasy Season in Review: Carolina Hurricanes

Offensive Corps: Eric Staal, Jussi Jokinen and Ray Whitney for the most part resembled the Carolina Hurricanes top line.  Staal, mostly known for his goal scoring ability, can elevate the play of his wingers and did so by accumulating 41 assists..  Jokinen went from a free grab on waivers to a legitimate 60 point scoring…

Sleeper Watch: Rutherford Expects to Sign Babchuk

According to Chip Alexander of the News Observer, defenseman Anton Babchuk may be on his way back to the Carolina Hurricanes.  The former 21st overall and Chicago Blackhawk last skated in the NHL in the 2008-2009 season where he officially broke out with a 16 goal campaign.  This campaign of course came sandwiched between two…

Fantasizing… (Dec 12)

Short Shifts

Short Shifts

Demitra, Pitkanen to Miss Start of Season

Take caution on draft day, the Canucks forward Pavol Demitra and Hurricanes defenceman Joni Pitkanen are both expected to miss the start of the season as they recover from surgery.  Demitra, 34, is expected to be out at least six weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair a tear in his front and back rotator…

Carolina Hurricanes 2009/10 Season Preview

Carolina Hurricanes 2008/09: 45-30-7 – 97 pts (2nd in Southeast, 6th in East) Arrived: Andrew Alberts (PHI), Aaron Ward (BOS), Tom Kostopoulos (MON), Stephane Yelle (BOS) Departed: Patrick Eaves (DET), Frantisek Kaberle (UFA) After a ho-hum regular season, the Hurricanes busted out in the playoffs, beating the Devils and Bruins in seven games each before…