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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

When Captaincy and Cap Hit Clash

9/2/2015

The title of “captain” in today’s NHL has taken on a bit of a different meaning than it meant in the past decade or two. Today, the captaincy is less about showcasing a player’s leadership and more about showcasing talent. As the captain of any particular team is often the most recognized player on that […]
Dustin Brown Eric Staal Mikko Koivu Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Top 5 Celebrities You May Not Know Are Hockey Fans

8/7/2015

Despite often being treated as the “red-headed stepchild” when it comes to professional sports, the NHL has fans from all walks of life. This includes actors and actresses who may make their living in Hollywood or New York, but represent teams from all across the US and Canada. Just to be clear, I’m not talking […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Extensions for Staal, Ward May Help Less Than Hoped

8/1/2015

As the new season approaches, the Carolina Hurricanes have a few final situations to settle before October. Cam Ward and Eric Staal are both approaching the end of their respective deals, and the indication from both players is that they’d like to finish their careers with the only NHL team they’ve ever known. This is […]
Ron Francis Eric Staal Cam Ward Eddie Lack Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Hurricanes Could Get Scoring Help From Familiar Faces

7/28/2015

When the Carolina Hurricanes removed former general manager Jim Rutherford from his position, Canes fans everywhere breathed a sigh of relief. It was well past time to move on from JR and his particular managerial quirks. The most noticeable being his incessant need to recycle players from the past. Matt Cullen, Cory Stillman, Aaron Ward, and Erik […]
Christian Ehrhoff Erik Cole Jiri Tlusty Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Winnipeg Jets National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Smoke Doesn’t Always Mean Fire Before NHL Draft

6/25/2015

As the NHL Entry Draft approaches, so do the rumors about the possibility of traded draft picks. The draft is one of the key moments in a season where general […]
Jeff Skinner Alexander Semin Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Bottom-Pairing Defense a Minor, But Heated, Battle for the Canes

6/21/2015

Last Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes signed defenseman Michal Jordan to a one-year, one-way contract worth $625k. As the jokes about his name made their way around the hockey world once […]
Ron Francis Brett Bellemore Michal Jordan Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Could Eric Staal Be On the Trade Block?

6/13/2015

Eric Staal’s time in Carolina may be coming to an end. According to a report by ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun, Staal’s agent Rick Curran is meeting with general manager Ron Francis […]
Ron Francis Eric Staal Cam Ward Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Carolina Hurricanes: Stuck Between Two Futures

5/28/2015

I wrote on Saturday about how the future of the Carolina Hurricanes seems to be defense-oriented. They have many solid prospects in their organization, and have the opportunity to add […]
Ron Francis Mark Fraser Andrej Sekera Cody Franson Los Angeles Kings New Jersey Devils Nashville Predators National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Carolina Hurricanes: A Broken Team? Or Ready to Break Out?

4/27/2015

The 2014-2015 season was just another in a long list of forgettable seasons in the Carolina Hurricanes franchise history. There were very few bright spots throughout the year: The emergence […]
Ron Francis Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Can Ron Francis and the Canes Avoid the Draft Trap?

4/13/2015

In one of the deepest draft in years, the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a familiar position. Yet another missed playoff opportunity has led to yet another Top 10 draft […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Even Late in the Season, the Canes Are Searching for Answers

4/3/2015

There’s not been a lot to cheer for in Carolina this year. The bad games heavily outweigh the good ones, the offense is non-existent, and the goaltending has been inconsistent […]
Jeff Skinner Alexander Semin Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Cheering, Jeering, and Sweater Tossing: A Study in Fandom Frustration

3/27/2015

Frustration and fandom go hand in hand. It shouldn’t, really. After all, in the big picture, the fans don’t have much effect on whether or not a team is successful […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Anton Khudobin: The Long and Winding Road

3/25/2015

Anton Khudobin has done something that very few people can claim to have accomplished. Not only has he established himself as an NHL regular, a feat in and of itself, […]
Anton Khudobin Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

March Badness: Canes Waste Home Presence in Penultimate Month

3/21/2015

At the beginning of the year, before the puck had dropped to begin the season, the Carolina Hurricanes could have been declared a bubble team. A bounce-back season from Cam […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Special Teams Mask Hurricanes Real Issues

3/17/2015

The Carolina Hurricanes have had an issue with their special teams in years past. Most of the time, it had to do with their powerplay, which often finished near the […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Andrej Nestrasil Just A Piece in a Long-Standing Rivalry

3/14/2015

He may not know it, but Andrej Nestrasil is part of a long-standing rivalry with his former team. View image | gettyimages.com Now, the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Canes Fans, Forget Connor McDavid and Just Enjoy the Ride

3/10/2015

Another year, another late season run of success that comes too late to make the playoffs, but ultimately puts the Carolina Hurricanes out of lottery range. Such is the life […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Bill Peters Shows No Mercy to Struggling Canes

3/7/2015

With the Hurricanes focusing on the long-term success of the franchise, whether the team wins or loses any particular game for the rest of the season is a minor detail […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Is Canes Head Coach Bill Peters Missing the Obvious?

3/4/2015

At the moment, head coach Bill Peters is held in high regard among Carolina Hurricanes fans. After years of Paul Maurice and Kirk Muller, it’s been a refreshing sight to […]
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Jonathan Gardner (The Hockey Writers)

Jay McClement Signing Shows Philosophical Change in Canes

3/1/2015

Today, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they have signed veteran center Jay McClement to a two-year, $2.4 million deal. There’s few players on the Canes this year that deserved an extension […]
Ron Francis Jay McClement Brad Malone Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League
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