Category: Player Analysis
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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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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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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.…