Hurricanes’ Struggling Third Line Highlights Systemic Issues – The Hockey Writers Carolina Hurricanes Latest News, Analysis & More

For as long as Rod Brind’Amour has been head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, they have been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. His man-on-man system is unique among NHL deployments. No one else plays with the intensity up front that the Hurricanes do, and one rule has illustrated this perfectly since […]

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Jets and more

NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Jets and more

NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]

NHL News & Injuries: Canadiens, Sabres, Stars, Bruins, Canes, Blackhawks, Islanders and Jets

The Montreal Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier TSN: The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The Buffalo Sabers are set to terminate Alexandar Georgiev’s contract Bill Hoope of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Buffalo Sabers have placed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers with the aim of terminating his contract. […]

NHL News & Injuries: Canadiens, Sabres, Stars, Bruins, Canes, Blackhawks, Islanders and Jets

The Montreal Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier TSN: The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The Buffalo Sabers are set to terminate Alexandar Georgiev’s contract Bill Hoope of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Buffalo Sabers have placed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers with the aim of terminating his contract. […]