by Matt Karash | Jan 15, 2019 | Morning Skate
After storming through a generally soft patch of schedule for a 4-0 mark two weeks ago and then fighting through a gauntlet of tough opponents for a 3-1 record last week, this week sees the Hurricanes with a lighter three-game schedule and more middle of the road...
by Matt Karash | Jan 15, 2019 | Daily Cup of Joe
Today’s Daily Cup of Joe collects a few items not yet covered in other posts. What to do with Jordan Staal when he returns? With the Hurricanes playing well and winning seven out of their last eight games, Jordan Staal suddenly is not being missed. If...
by Matt Karash | Jan 14, 2019 | Daily Cup of Joe
Every hockey team has its fan favorites, leaders and superstars that mostly deservedly garner the majority of the headlines and attention. But in hockey maybe more than any other sport, every player plays a significant role. Today’s Daily Cup of Joe identifies a...
by Matt Karash | Jan 13, 2019 | The Drive Home
Bigger picture No doubt the details of the Hurricanes 6-3 win over the #1 team in the Western Conference, but before jumping to those details below, I wanted to first point out two more subtle but significant things about the Canes win on Sunday and the recent trend...
by Matt Karash | Jan 12, 2019 | Morning Skate
Even with a heartbreaking loss to the Lightning mixed in, the ball is on the tee for the Hurricanes to have a second consecutive positive week if they can win on Sunday. A win makes for a solid 3-1 mark whereas a loss sees four more games come off the schedule without...
