by Canes&Coffee | Sep 17, 2015 | GM/Coaches’ Seat
Yesterday, we ran a poll to fill the 2 open slots on the Canes blue line for opening night for the 2015-16 NHL season. You can find that post and the polls and vote HERE. Today, we ask the same question for forwards. With the addition of Kris Versteeg and Joakim...
by Matt Karash | Sep 17, 2015 | Daily Cup of Joe, GM/Coaches’ Seat
I know it is not a unique position, but put me firmly in the camp that is fascinated with the prospect of 3-on-3 hockey. At the most basic level, I think it will be fun to watch. And from an analytical standpoint, I am anxious to see how the game is played and its...
by Canes&Coffee | Sep 16, 2015 | GM/Coaches’ Seat, The Pipeline
If you have not already, please read this CandC update and reintroduction of Canes and Coffee. With hockey season upon us and actual topics for conversation on the way, we hope to make an abrupt shift in what Canes and Coffee is and what people do when they visit....
by Matt Karash | Sep 14, 2015 | Daily Cup of Joe, GM/Coaches’ Seat
We are still fairly early into seeing and understanding Ron Francis as an NHL GM, but one has become incredibly clear already. He holds his cards incredibly close to his vest and telegraphs absolutely nothing. Sure he has to do interviews with the formal media, and he...
by Matt Karash | Sep 11, 2015 | GM/Coaches’ Seat
It was just announced that the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Kris Versteeg in a 4-player/2-draft pick trade with the Chicago Blackhawks. How cool is it that I received an official-looking press release via email from Mike Sundheim from the Hurricanes PR time. It is...
by Matt Karash | Sep 9, 2015 | Daily Cup of Joe, GM/Coaches’ Seat
One cannot pin the Carolina Hurricanes struggles for the past few seasons on just one thing. There are many contributing factors ranging from stars’ underperformance to goaltending woes to injuries to…etc. But there is a good case to be made that the Hurricanes never...
