Chronological Blog List
Hurricanes acquire center Vincent Trocheck from Florida for Lucas Wallmark, Erik Haula, Chase Priskie and Eetu Luostarinen
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 Hurricanes acquisition of defenseman Brady Skjei from the New York Rangers...
Revisiting the Carolina Hurricanes for the 2020 NHL trade deadline given injury concerns
Saturday was an absolutely magical game with emergency backup goalie David Ayres stepping into the Canes' crease and picking up the victory. The story itself was straight from a story book, and winning without goalies James Reimer and Petr Mrazek and also key...
Gm61 @Tor: Zamboni driver David Ayres leads Canes to Miracle on Ice in Toronto
Where to even begin. As I said on Twitter shortly after Saturday's game ended: https://twitter.com/CanesandCoffee/status/1231414960833650688 Forty years to the from the Miracle on Ice in Lake Placid, New York in 1980, Saturday's game offered another hockey miracle of...
‘What I’m watching’ — Gm61 @Tor: Canes seek quick rebound versus Maple Leafs
After failing to exorcise the demons versus the Rangers on Friday night and losing the fourth of four in that season series, the Hurricanes are quickly back in action versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday night in Toronto. With Friday's loss pushing the Canes back below...
Gm60 Vs. NYR: Canes woes versus Rangers continue in 5-2 loss
Arguably the best news coming out of Friday's match up against the Rangers was the fact that the the Hurricanes are not scheduled to play them again during the 2019-20 season. The 5-2 thrashing on Friday at PNC Arena pushed the Canes record against the Blue Shirts to...
‘What I’m watching’ — Gm60 Vs. NYR: Canes try to keep climbing versus the Rangers
After 4-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday that was probably the most complete effort since the start of 2020 and one of the best games of the entire season, the Hurricanes return home with the goal of starting to climb the standings. The standings show the...
Canes odds and ends: Sebastian Aho, Martin Necas Dougie Hamilton and more
Today's Daily Cup of Joe has a small collection of Canes odds and ends. Sebastian Aho Don't look now but Sebastian Aho is now on pace for 47 goals. That is an absolutely massive number in today's NHL. If his slow October is excluded, the pace jumps to 54 over...
Update on the trade market
Barely more than a weekend away from Monday's 2020 NHL trade deadline, today's Daily Cup of Joe checks in on the market and possibilities from a Hurricanes standpoint. If you missed it, my original preview is HERE. Blue line frenzy The market for top 4-(ish)...
Carolina Hurricanes trade Julien Gauthier to Rangers for defenseman Joey Keane
Today the Carolina Hurricanes announced that the team had traded forward Julien Gauthier to the New York Rangers for defenseman Joey Keane. Today's Daily Cup of Joe looks at the deal from multiple angles. Joey Keane First and foremost, the trade brings...
Gm59 @Nas: Canes ride one of most complete games of the season to 4-1 win over Predators
After a decent but imperfect three points out of four at home over the weekend, the Hurricanes had a single road game on Tuesday on Nashville before returning home Friday. Against a Predators team that came in with three straight wins, the Canes posted one of their...
‘What I’m watching’ — Gm59 Vs. Nas: With moms in tow, Canes take on Preds in Music City
After losing in overtime in game 1 of the mom's trip, the Hurricanes will play game 2 in Nashville after what was certainly a fun Monday. Aside from the family fun, another two points in the standings are available and obviously critical this time of year. In today's...
Handicapping the playoff chase competition
Today's Daily Cup of Joe takes a quick look at the competition that the Canes have for a spot in the 2020 NHL playoffs. The standings With 24 games to go, my standings math that adjusts for games played has the Canes tied for the eighth and final playoff spot...
Considering the Canes forward group
Today's Daily Cup of Joe takes a fresh look at the Canes forward group from a couple different angles. A bona fide top line The recently put together first line of Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen and Andrei Svechnikov has been nothing short of phenomenal. All...
Gm58 Vs. Edm: Canes falter behind couple mistakes but nab OTL point versus Oilers
In an ideal world, the Carolina Hurricanes would be able to grind out a few 3-2 or even 2-1 wins in games when they did not dial it up offensively but played a sound and stingy game defensively. But that does not seem to be in the cards for the current iteration of...
‘What I’m watching’ — Gm58 Vs. Edm: Canes seek follow up win against McDavid-less Oilers
After a strong win on Friday against the New Jersey Devils, the Hurricanes will try to follow it up with a second home win on Sunday against the Oilers. With a win, the Hurricanes are 2-0 and gain ground in the playoff chase. With a regulation loss, the team...