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Hurricanes' Offseason Additions Having Big Impact Early This Season - The Hockey Writers Carolina Hurricanes Latest News, Analysis & More Original
There’s no question that the Carolina Hurricanes’ offseason was one of significant change. The prevailing narrative was that the team would take a step or two back this season. With Teuvo Teravainen and Jake Guentzel departing, many predicted scoring issues, while the losses of Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei — two of the team’s top four defensemen — left a gaping hole on the blue line, one that would be hard to fill.
Four third period goals propel Hurricanes past Rangers in Game 5
For the second straight game, it was do or die for the Carolina Hurricanes. After allowing their second short-handed goal of the series in the second period, it felt like the team would be packing up their bags and dusting off their golf clubs. However, a dominant four-goal third period secured the team's 4-1 road win over the New York Rangers in Game 5.
Hurricanes power play strikes at perfect time to secure 4-3 win in Game 4
The Carolina Hurricanes avoided the sweep at PNC Arena, and a facet of their game that had been problematic throughout the series — special teams — ended up clinching the game late in the third period. Carolina had gone 0 for 15 on the power play in the series against the New York Rangers leading up to Game 4 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hurricanes suffer another crushing overtime loss to Rangers to fall 3-0 in series
For the second straight game, the Hurricanes couldn’t get the job done in sudden-death overtime. Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin ended Game 3 with an incredible deflection in front of goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov that went just over his right pad. Now down 3-0, if Game 3 wasn’t do-or-die, every game from here on out by definition is. “Obviously that’s three games in a row, same story,” said head coach Rod Brind’Amour. “I hate it for the guys because I think we’ve been actually playing really well.
Hurricanes advance to second round with more third period magic in Game 5 win over Islanders
Sometimes in hockey and especially playoff hockey, you need luck on your side. In Game 5, the Carolina Hurricanes got two lucky bounces in the third period for a 6-3 win at PNC Arena over the New York Islanders to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the eventual game-winner, defenseman Brady Skjei had his shot deflected off Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov and went right to center Jack Drury.
Oxendine leads NC State men’s golf to 10th place finish in Hootie at Bulls Bay
NC State men’s golf finished 10th place in the team’s fourth event of the Spring season, with graduate Spencer Oxendine shining with a tie for 14th place. The team shot a total of 876 with rounds of 300, 289 and 287. South Carolina hosted the Hootie at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Awendaw, South Carolina. The course played as a par-72 and measured 7,266 yards long. Oxendine led the Pack with three consistent rounds of 72, 73 and 70, totaling 217.
NC State men’s basketball set to dance with Texas Tech in the first round of NCAA tournament
“Survive and advance.” Former NC State head coach Jim Valvano coined the phrase back in 1983 when he led his team to the school’s last basketball championship. This year’s team will look to follow the 1983 team, but it has coined a new phrase: “Why not us?” After winning the Atlantic Coast Conference championship, NC State received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The team will head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the No. 11 seed to face the No. 6 seed Texas Tech in the first round.
Frederik Andersen’s return and Skjei's pair of goals propel Carolina Hurricanes to 4-1 win over Montreal Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes returned to play after a four-day break, with goaltender Frederik Andersen making his first appearance since Nov. 2, 2023, after missing 49 games due to blood clotting issues. Andersen was sharp, saving 24 of the 25 shots he faced in a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. He received support from defenseman Brady Skjei, who scored two goals. “Very, very happy,” said Andersen. “ It was just exciting to be out there with the guys again and feel the energy of the crowd.
Oxendine leads the Pack to a seventh place finish at the Wake Forest Invitational at Pinehurst No. 2
NC State men’s golf participated in its second event of the spring season, traveling just down the road to Pinehurst, North Carolina, to compete in the Wake Forest Invitational. The team recorded a total score of 867 – 27 over par – over the course of 54 holes, finishing tied for seventh in a field of 12 teams. Wake Forest hosted the event at the historic Pinehurst No. 2 course, which played 7,146 yards with a par of 70.
Third period goal, stellar Kochetkov performance propel Hurricanes to win over Wild
The Carolina Hurricanes ended their two-game losing streak by defeating the Minnesota Wild 3-2 thanks to a third-period goal from right wing Stefan Noesen, a multi-point performance from captain Jordan Staal and another superb night between the pipes. The Canes (35-18-6) played the second of three games against the Wild (28-25-6), securing two points in a back-and-forth game where both goaltenders had to be sharp to keep their teams competitive.
NC State men’s golf opens spring season at Watersound Invitational
NC State men’s golf opened its spring season and traveled to Panama City Beach, Florida to compete in the Watersound Invitational. The Pack recorded a total score of 881 — 17-over par — over 54 holes and placed 11th in a field of 12 teams. Florida State hosted the event, which took place at Shark’s Tooth Golf Course, totaling 7,246 yards and playing as a par 72. Redshirt junior Nick Mathews led the way for the Wolfpack with a three-day score of 216, highlighted by a second-round 68.
March Madness hopes dwindle as Pack men’s basketball drop must-win game to Syracuse
After securing a substantial last-second 78-77 win against Clemson on the road, NC State men’s basketball returned home for the first time in almost two weeks but fell short in another close ACC matchup, losing 83-87 to Syracuse. NC State (16-10, 8-7 ACC) allowed Syracuse (17-10, 8-8 ACC) to amass 55 first-half points, putting the Pack in a 15-point hole at the break.
Hot start propels Carolina Hurricanes over Blackhawks in 6-3 win
The Carolina Hurricanes completely controlled play throughout the first two frames in a 6-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks thanks in part to three second-period goals. The Canes held off a third-period surge after the Blackhawks scored two power-play goals in just over two minutes. Despite only getting a day’s rest following a successful conclusion to a road trip, the Hurricanes (33-17-5) looked fresh out of the gates.
Analyzing the effectiveness of NC State men’s basketball four-guard lineup
Head coach Kevin Keatts has inserted graduate guard Michael O’Connell into the starting lineup and turned to four guards in four of the last five games following a 77-65 loss Jan. 27, against Syracuse. “Michael just knows how to play,” Keatts said. “He just has a good feel for the game. He’s a throwback point guard. If a guy’s hot, he knows how to get him the ball.
Spencer Martin steals the show in Vegas, Hurricanes finish road trip with 3-1 win
Goaltender Spencer Martin didn’t rely on luck in Las Vegas; he was always in the right place at the right time, saving 29 of 30 shots he faced. Two third-period goals from center Seth Jarvis and right wing Stefan Noesen propelled Carolina to a 3-1 win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Martin made his second start for the Hurricanes (32-17-5) this season, facing tough tests on the road against Boston and now Vegas (31-17-6).
Canes fall to Dallas on the road in a back-and-forth game
The Carolina Hurricanes fought to the very last whistle in a back-and-forth game against the Dallas Stars but ultimately fell short, losing 4-2. Carolina (30-17-5) started a three-game road trip with plenty of energy after defeating the New Jersey Devils on Whalers night. The Hurricanes outshot the Stars (33-14-6) 34-23, but Carolina’s star trio of center Sebastian Aho, left wing Teuvo Teravainen, and right wing Andrei Svechnikov combined for zero shots in the game.
COLUMN: Carolina Hurricanes NHL trade deadline primer
With the Carolina Hurricanes only four points behind the New York Rangers for first place in the Metropolitan division, they’ll look to bolster their roster at this year's trade deadline after missing out last year. Trade talks are intensifying leading up to the Friday, March 8, trade deadline.
Hurricanes slow down Avalanche with a 5-2 win
You can’t spell Canes without Necas and with three goals on the night, Carolina wouldn’t have gotten the win without center Martin Necas either. His first career hat trick took him just under 17 minutes in the Canes’ 5-2 win over the Avalanche. “I’ve waited long enough and just hoping to get one soon,” Necas said. “It was nice, good start to the game.
NC State drops final game of homestand to Pittsburgh in 67-64 loss
In a must-win game on its home court, NC State men’s basketball struggled from the free-throw line against Pittsburgh, failing to overcome the Panthers in a 67-64 loss. With this defeat, the Pack’s record in ACC play drops to 7-5 and its overall record falls to 15-8. “I can look at this stat sheet 100 times,” said head coach Kevin Keatts. “They played great in the first, and we played great in the second half. We were six for 15 from the free-throw line.
Wild’s Gustavsson and Kaprizov frustrate Carolina, spoil final game of homestand
The Carolina Hurricanes fell 5-2 to the Minnesota Wild at PNC Arena on Sunday evening as the Wild spoiled Carolina’s opportunity to collect nine out of a possible 12 points during its home stretch. Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson saved 40 shots and left-wing Kirill Kaprizov notched a hat trick in the victory. After statistically dominating the first two periods of play, the Canes (25-15-5) trailed the Wild (20-21-5) by a goal.
Hokies second half surge overpowers NC State men’s basketball, Pack suffers second ACC loss
Following a remarkable comeback win against Wake Forest, it seemed like NC State men’s basketball was poised to secure another ACC victory at PNC Arena. However, the Pack (13-5, 5-2 ACC) was outscored by the Hokies (11-7, 3-4 ACC) 51-46 in the second half, ultimately resulting in an 84-78 loss.
Kings snap Carolina’s eight-game point streak, spoil Justin Williams’ induction night
The Carolina Hurricanes fell 5-2 to the Los Angeles Kings at PNC Arena on Monday, as the Kings snapped their eight-game losing streak behind a stellar third period. One takeaway, despite the loss, is that goalie Yaniv Perets made his NHL debut, saving the one and only shot he faced. After a tight battle through the first two periods, the Canes (24-14-5) ran into a brick wall offensively as the Kings (21-11-8) shut down the team’s top forwards.
Carolina outlasts Pittsburgh 3-2 in overtime victory
The Carolina Hurricanes moved within one point of the Metropolitan division lead and extended their point streak to eight games thanks to two timely goals from defenseman Brett Pesce that lifted the Canes to a 3-2 win over Pittsburgh. Pesce played a complete game — in addition to scoring, he got into lanes often, breaking up passes and blocking shots. Carolina (24-13-5) had the jump on Pittsburgh (20-15-6) early, creating two dangerous opportunities within the opening minute.
NC State men’s basketball blasts Virginia, improves to 3-0 in ACC play
NC State men’s basketball started off ACC play with two very close calls against Boston College and Notre Dame, but against Virginia — one of the best defensive teams in the nation — it made things look easy. The Pack bested the Cavaliers 76-60. In its ACC home opener, the Wolfpack (11-3, 3-0 ACC) shot 49% from the field and committed just six turnovers to take down Virginia (11-4, 2-2 ACC). “We’re growing defensively,” said head coach Kevin Keatts.
NC State men’s basketball rides big second half to win over Saint Louis
NC State men’s basketball has not had it easy playing against Saint Louis over the years, and 2023 proved no different. The Billikens emerged victorious against the Wolfpack in the first two meetings between the teams, winning an overtime thriller in the 2014 NCAA Tournament and beating the Pack again in 2020. In this season’s game, Saint Louis was still giving NC State all it could handle, beating the Pack for almost the entire first half in Raleigh and holding a slim halftime lead.
Hurricanes fall apart against Nashville in 6-5 OT loss
After an encouraging end to a road trip where Carolina gave up only two total goals in the final two games, the Hurricanes gave up six goals in their first game back on home ice since Dec. 2. Sloppy defense and lackluster goaltending sunk the team 33 seconds into overtime as Carolina failed to grab both points. With the overtime loss, the Canes (16-12-2) remain in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division with 34 points but rank sixth in the division in terms of points percentage.
Harvey Street Co.: ‘Just five dudes’ with humble beginnings
From playing for local fraternities to going on tour, Harvey Street Co. is an indie-rock band that’s currently doing it all. Its name comes from a street that is the middle ground between the two houses the five members use for practice.
Burns, Horne lead the Pack to lopsided 87-53 win over Charleston Southern
NC State men’s basketball used a strong defensive performance to zoom past Charleston Southern by a score of 87-53. The Wolfpack (3-0) forced 22 turnovers and held the Buccaneers (2-2) to just 53 points. The Pack was locked in defensively the entire night and turned defense into offense by scoring 29 points off of turnovers. “I thought our guys were very active,” said head coach Kevin Keatts.
Inside D.H. Hill Jr. Library: The Ask Us desk
D.H. Hill Jr. Library harbors the Ask Us desk, which provides resources for student needs and aims to help students succeed academically. Adebola Fabiku, department head of Ask Us services, said students can find resources for success at the Ask Us desk. “We want to provide good customer service and student success,” Fabiku said. “We are merging those two things together, making sure we help students get what they need so that we don’t impede them graduating.
DUELING COLUMN: There should be an MLB team in Raleigh
Major League Baseball plans to expand from 30 to 32 teams at some point in the near future, and Raleigh should be at the top of their list. A suggestion to bring a team to the 919 gained recent traction thanks to Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon. The billionaire went public in early October when he told online sports host David Glenn he was interested in bringing an MLB team to North Carolina.
NC State men’s basketball outlasts Mount Olive in lone exhibition matchup
NC State men’s basketball saw its first action of the 2023-24 season on Wednesday when it took on Mount Olive in its sole exhibition match. The Wolfpack pulled out an 89-79 victory in a game that was a little too close for comfort. Perhaps few teams in the country experienced as much turnover throughout the offseason as NC State. Tonight, Pack fans got their first taste of a lineup with several new faces.
Hurricanes win second preseason game with a 4-1 comeback victory over Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes eked out a 4-1 comeback victory over Florida in its second preseason game of the 2023-24 season on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The last time these two teams faced off was not long ago — the Panthers swept the Canes and ended their playoff run this past spring. Although it’s the preseason, the Canes showed plenty of resilience as they rallied from behind heading into the third period.
Second half surge lifts NC State men’s soccer to 3-1 win over USC-Upstate
After a sluggish start to its second game of the 2023 season, NC State men’s soccer used a spirited second half surge to beat USC-Upstate 3-1 at Dail Soccer Stadium in Raleigh. A slow first half had the red-and-white (2-0) back at the drawing board at halftime, searching for a way to break the 0-0 deadlock. And just minutes later, the Wolfpack roared out of the locker room, scoring three goals within 26 minutes to turn a scoreless match into a 3-0 shutout against the Spartans (1-1).
Quick start gives Hurricanes much-needed win in final home game against Detroit
Coming off three straight losses and the possibility of fumbling first place in the Metropolitan Division, it was a must-win game for the Carolina Hurricanes in their final home contest of the regular season against the Detroit Red Wings. The Hurricanes (51-21-9) got off to a fast start on their way to a win over the Red Wings (35-36-10) at PNC Arena. With the win, the Canes secured home-ice advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs.
NC State baseball splits doubleheader against Boston College as Eagles win series
NC State baseball split a doubleheader against Boston College on Sunday as the Eagles clinched the series after winning the opener on Friday. Coming off of a 12-2 win in game one of the doubleheader, the Wolfpack (17-7, 3-6 ACC) carried that momentum early in the second game but fell short in extra innings. The Eagles (17-5, 6-3 ACC) finished the series by winning 8-7 on a walk-off fly ball in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Canes lose hard-fought battle en route to playoffs, fall 2-1 to Rangers
The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 Thursday, March 23, in a playoff-like game at PNC Arena. Encouraged in part by a rambunctious crowd, both sides looked extremely physical throughout. The Canes (46-16-8) were coming off a 3-2 win in New York on Tuesday night and were looking to take two in a row off the Rangers (42-20-10) but failed to do so.
Canes pinched by Leafs on Saint Patrick’s Day, drop three out of last four
The Carolina Hurricanes dropped the first of their back-to-back road trip games to the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saint Patrick’s Day. In a skilled and fast-paced matchup, turnovers hurt the Hurricanes (44-15-8) all game long. The Maple Leafs (41-18-9) wore their green and white Saint Patrick's Day jerseys for the occasion, and luck seemed to be on their side from the jump.
COMMENTARY: An underwhelming NHL trade deadline could be a good thing for Carolina
Headed into the March 3 NHL trade deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes were poised to make a move with all the cap space available. With the unfortunate injury to Max Pacioretty, the team made available more than $10 million in cap space by moving him to the long-term injury reserve. Tom Dundon, the team’s owner, discussed their aggressive mindset with Frank Seravalli during an interview on Daily Faceoff.
COMMENTARY: An Underwhelming NHL Trade Deadline Could be a Good Thing in Carolina
Headed into the March 3 NHL trade deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes were poised to make a move with all the cap space available. With the unfortunate injury to Max Pacioretty, the team made available more than $10 million in cap space by moving him to the long-term injury reserve. Tom Dundon, the team’s owner, discussed their aggressive mindset with Frank Seravalli during an interview on Daily Faceoff.
Kotkaniemi scores shootout winner against former team, Canes beat Canadiens 4-3
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montréal Canadiens 4-3 on Tuesday, March 7 at Centre Bell in Montréal, Quebec. After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Canes (42-12-8) worked their way back into it, tying it up late in the third and eventually beating the Canadiens (26-33-5) in a shootout. The Hurricanes came out sluggish in the first period, allowing two goals, but showed life late in the frame.
Reliving the Heroics of Cam Ward in 2006
Cam Ward, the 22-year-old Saskatoon Native, started the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs as a backup goalie with potential. Just months later, the rookie goaltender was the backbone of the team raising the Stanley Cup in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ward was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the most valuable player of the post-season, after they took down the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in a hectic game 7. This was the ending of the story, but how did Cam Ward go from backup goalie to Stanley Cup MVP?
Timo Meier Trade Buzz in Carolina
With the NHL trade deadline right around the corner, the Hurricanes are being mentioned in just about every player that is on the market. The Canes currently have 76 points and stand atop the Metro with New Jersey not far behind at 72 and the Rangers following with 66. The New York Rangers recently acquired a top 6 winger in Vladamir Tarasenko. With this news, the trade market for star forward Timo Meier has picked up.
Mid-Season Grades: Jalen Chatfield
When it comes to Hurricanes defenseman, you usually hear the names of Jaccob Slavin or Brent Burns, but one guy that has settled down and found a home on the third pairing is Jalen Chatfield. The 26-year-old has 5 goals, 4 assists, and a +12 rating in 49 games played this season. During training camp, the third-line defensive pairing was up in the air with Ethan Bear, Calvin De Haan, Dylan Coghlan, and Chatfield all fighting for two spots.
Jonathan Toews Could Be a Perfect Fit in Carolina
With the NHL trade deadline just a month and a half away, rumors are swirling as to who the Hurricanes are going after. One name that has come up more than others is Canucks captain, Bo Horvat. The 27-year-old leads the Canucks with 48 points through just 43 games. According to Pierre Lebrun, the asking price for Horvat is a young center along with a multi-asset package. At this time, it is too much to give up on a rental.
Mid-Season Grades: Stefan Noesen
Stefan Noesen may have found a home in Carolina this season. Last year Noesen proved to the organization that he should have a shot in the NHL by leading the Chicago Wolves to a Calder Cup championship with 48 goals. Even after the Hurricanes signed the right winger to a two-year league-minimum contract, it seemed doubtful he would make it out of training camp. The team added Ondrej Kase, Paul Stastny, and Max Pacioretty to the forward group and had very few departures.
Why Did The Hurricanes Reassign Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov?
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate the Chicago Wolves. Kochetkov has a 10-4-5 record, 2.33 GAA and a .913 save percentage in his rookie campaign. Although Kochetkov has lost his last 4 starts for Carolina, let’s look deeper into why the team sent him back to Chicago. With a healthy Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta, it just doesn’t make sense to have Kochetkov on the NHL roster.
The Rookie and Two Veterans- The Carolina Hurricanes' Goalie Situation
When it comes to Carolina Hurricanes goaltending this season the majority of the talk is about rookie sensation, Pyotr Kochetkov, who is just 23 years old and putting up excellent numbers in his rookie campaign. Earlier this season Don Waddell, the team’s president, and general manager, locked down the goaltender to a four-year contract extension worth $8 million. Kochetkov or “Koochie” as most Hurricanes fans call him has played in 18 games posting a 10-4-4 record.
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