by Matt Karash | Jan 17, 2021 | The Drive Home
After what was mostly a good game in a season-opening win against the Red Wings, the second game of the set was a step backwards for the Hurricanes. The first two periods were rough to say the least. I think the root cause of all that failed the Hurricanes through two...
by Matt Karash | Jan 16, 2021 | Morning Skate
The latest news heading into the second of two games against the Detroit Red Wings is that Jordan Staal is out of the lineup in COVID protocol. Here is hoping that Jordan is healthy and back soon. Every time this happens, it will feel like waiting for the other shoe...
by Matt Karash | Jan 15, 2021 | Daily Cup of Joe
Piggy-backing on my game recap article, today’s Daily Cup of Joe offers some quick hitter first impressions after the season opener. I generally liked the defense pairings and would push forward with those for some time. Petr Mrazek looked sharp. He was not...
by Matt Karash | Jan 15, 2021 | The Drive Home
In the team’s 2020-21 season opener, the Hurricanes won by a 3-0 margin that overestimated how safe the game was pretty late into the game but maybe actually matches the level of play. By no means did the Hurricanes have an easy time with the Red Wings. The...
by Matt Karash | Jan 14, 2021 | Morning Skate
For those still catching up for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, part 2 of my season preview is HERE. And polls for fan predictions for the 2020-21 season is HERE. The 2020-21 will start (at least mostly) without fans in attendance, about three months late...