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Preview/Recap- Canes vs Lightning
Neither team is going to play most of their NHL forwards, even though both teams will be playing NHL level goalies, which makes me think this game is going to be overall very low scoring; but since… I still believe they take this one.
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The Fight for Six and Twelve
The Carolina Hurricanes have most of their roster settled- barring a trade or injuries, Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Michael Bunting, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Martin Necas, Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Staal, Jordan Martinook, Jesper Fast, Teuvo Teravainen, and Stefan Noeson are going to find themselves on the Canes opening night roster. That doesn’t…
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That Time Marty Launched a Beer
But how does new brew Marty Party taste? We’re all used to Storm Brew’s taste of American lager filtered through a well worn shoe. I don’t mean that in a bad way.
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Predicting the Carolina Hurricanes Top 10 Scorers
Last year, Martin Necas led the Carolina Hurricanes in points with 71, partially due to Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov, ranked #2 and #4, getting injured. This year, if these players all stay healthy, the battle for team points leader will be very close and competitive. But outside those 3,…
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All the Good Stuff – 10 Things I’m Looking Forward to this Season
It doesn’t happen every game, even in the “loudest arena in the NHL”, but there are those moments where the shift in energy is palpable and in our favor.
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2023 Yard Sale Recap – the Early Bird Gets the (Current Player) Jersey
Shopping in the Eye at PNC during a game is a nightmare of dense crowds. I don’t know why I thought the discounted merchandise shopping experience would differ. My 17 year old (not a sports fan) had his Catalyst STEM program at NC State the morning of the sale, so…
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Grading Every Canes Trade, Signing, and Extension this Off Season.
The Hurricanes signed their captain of 4 years to an extension that will give him the choice of playing another 4 in Raleigh. Compared to his previous contract, which was paying him $6m a year, this one is a lot cheaper. Jordan Staal is one of the best defensive forwards…
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Who’s One, Two, and Three? Looking at the Hurricanes Goalie Situation.
Hockey season is looming, and the Carolina Hurricanes once again look like clear cup contenders. With what is probably the best defense in the NHL, and an offense that is solid in it’s own right, you could argue that the biggest wildcard this season for the Canes is their goaltending.…
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“Visitors Scored on the Home Rink – Everything Seems to be Wrong”
Hopefully this is our season to win it all, but if we take all this talent and disappoint, remember Buffett’s words, “If a Hurricane doesn’t leave you dead, it will make you strong. Don’t try to explain it, just nod your head. Breathe in, breathe out, move on.”
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