by Matt Karash | Mar 28, 2017 | Daily Cup of Joe
Brent Burns in a class by himself for defenseman goal scoring Through 75 games, Brent Burns has 27 goals, already matching his career high set in 2015-16. That goal total and a chance to hit 30 goals is astounding for a defenseman in today’s scoring-lite NHL....
by Matt Karash | Feb 26, 2017 | On The Beat
Now 3 days from the NHL trade deadline, the rumblings, rumors and some amount of plain BS is picking up. Long-time Edmonton Journal writer Jim Matheson just suggested on Twitter that Justin Faulk was available and that the Hurricanes wanted a center. As far as an...
by Matt Karash | Dec 8, 2016 | Daily Cup of Joe
First, to be clear, I am aware of no rumors that Duchene is available. My writing is basic speculation on my part based on where Colorado is in the standings right now and the fact that Duchene was rumored to be available over the summer. Also, I am not aware of any...
by Matt Karash | Nov 13, 2015 | GM/Coaches’ Seat
Saving the best for last and also maybe a well-timed look at the future for suffering Canes fans, this post wraps up a ‘7 D in 7 days’ series by featuring the leader of the Hurricanes blue line present and future – Justin Faulk. If you are just...
by Matt Karash | Aug 28, 2015 | Memory Lane
As a second round pick in the 2010 draft, the Hurricanes hoped that Justin Faulk would one day develop into an NHL player. He has. But I do not think even the optimists would have guessed that he would progress as fast and as much as he has. After winning a spot that...