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Will Super Bowl 7 Be The Sweetest?
Posted on 2 Feb 2011 by Michael Waterloo.
Now, I'm not the “what if” type of guy at all. I like to see how things play out rather than get caught up in hypothetical situations. But with the Super Bowl on its way on Sunday, it's always fun to think ahead as to how things might play out. While I'm not saying whether the Steelers will or won't win the big game on Sunday – because, frankly, I go back-and-forth on it from da...
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The Off-Season Thus Far
Posted on 14 Jul 2010 by Chris Cote.
Let's review, shall we? Jim Rutherford's shopping list this off-season was fairly light, with the Canes needing a few cheap, reliable defensemen, a veteran 3rd line center and (had the budget been there) a top line winger. For the most part however, the name of the game was to simply hang on to all the young guys and stock up the Charlotte Checkers. Now, due to Karmanos setting the budget ...
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Hurricanes Off-season Playbook
Posted on 6 May 2010 by Chris Cote.
Despite an incredibly slow start to the season and the resulting large number of trades, the turnover rate this summer in Carolina should be relatively low. With most of the wheeling and dealing already done, this will be a summer of draft picks and Free agents. For the Hurricanes, the most important pieces of business this summer are: 1) Determine the status of Rod Brind'amour- Yes, he got...
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Gold Canada Gold! A letter to the IOC regarding Women’s Hockey
Posted on 26 Feb 2010 by Corey Krakower.
Dear IOC (International Overreacting Conservatives), I am an avid hockey fan writing you this open letter simply to express my disappointment with your disappointment regarding yesterday’s Women’s Hockey Final. First and foremost, put yourself in the shoes (or skates) of the players representing both Canada and the USA. Rather than commend them for their accomplishments, before the game yo...
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What’s A GM To Do?
Posted on 31 Jan 2010 by Chris Cote.
It was only a couple weeks ago that the Carolina Hurricanes were in last place in the NHL and the decision to scrap the team was all but made. After last night, however, things have become alot more interesting for GM Jim Rutherford. Last nights 4-2 victory over Chicago proved that with Cam Ward in net, the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to win every game. Having now won four games in a ...
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Canes Blow Away Isles
Posted on 29 Jan 2010 by Chris Cote.
Don't look now ladies and gentlemen, but the Carolina Hurricanes have suddenly remembered how to play hockey. The Hurricanes stormed past the Islanders tonight with a solid 4-1 romp. Eric Staal continues to lead the pace since gaining the “C”, scoring his 8th goal in the last five games, and Cam Ward put in yet another strong effort stopping 26 of 27. Despite maintaining a st...
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Pregame (And Delayed Postgame) Blog.
Posted on 4 Apr 2009 by Chris Cote.
3 Points. That's all that's needed for the Hurricanes to reach the post-season for the first time since they won the Stanley Cup. Tonight, it all comes down to containment as two of the hottest teams collide in Carolina where the Hurricanes will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is a statement game and in order to win it Ward has got to be at his best. The Hurricanes D needs t...









