by Matt Karash | Jan 12, 2021 | Featured Post, On The Beat
Today the Hurricanes announced that they had claimed Anton Forsberg off of waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. Forsberg was with the Canes primarily in the AHL in 2019-20 before signing with the Oilers as a free agent this off-season. In a related move, the Hurricanes...
by Matt Karash | Oct 10, 2020 | Canes Chronicle, On The Beat
On Saturday, it was announced that the Hurricanes had signed right wing Jesper Fast to a three-year contract for $2 million per year. Below are my initial thoughts on the addition. At the top level At the most basic level, Jesper Fast is a good hockey player...
by Matt Karash | Oct 9, 2020 | On The Beat
At least until the Hurricanes make a move, this post can serve as The Coffee Shop for debate related to the start of free agency on Friday? 1) Who, if anyone, do you think the Hurricanes should pursue in the free agent market? 2) With limited cap space,...
by Matt Karash | Oct 6, 2020 | On The Beat, The Coffee Shop
See also today’s Daily Cup of Joe article today covers the draft and front part of the off-season (free agents and trades) more generally HERE. After writing a broader article about the draft and front part of the off-season including player additions, a quick...
by Matt Karash | Feb 24, 2020 | Canes Chronicle, On The Beat
See also initial thoughts on Canes obtaining defenseman Sami Vatanen from the New Jersey Devils for prospect Janne Kuokkanen and a conditional fourth-round pick. See also initial thoughts on the Hurricanes acquisition of center Vincent Trocheck from Florida for Lucas...
by Matt Karash | Feb 24, 2020 | Canes Chronicle, On The Beat
See also initial thoughts on the Hurricanes acquisition of center Vincent Trocheck from Florida for Lucas Wallmark, Erik Haula, Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen. See also initial thoughts on Hurricanes acquisition of defenseman Brady Skjei from the New York Rangers...