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Sunday, November 4, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
NHL Lockout 2012: Games canceled through November
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Saturday, September 15, 2012
NHL lockout looms closer
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| Carolina Hurricanes dressing room in practice facility - Peter Koutroumpis, PKS Consulting |
Without a new agreement signed by that time, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has stated that the owners will lock out the players accordingly.
That is why many players have already taken their equipment and will have to endure not starting training camp as scheduled.
That was supposed to happen by next week.
It's still possible, but highly unlikely that a deal at the final minute will be made to avoid a lockout.
How long this will take is unknown - a few days, weeks, months, or more?
The players, and the fans who have been waiting all summer for the season to begin, may not have one to play or follow due to a lockout.
With the NHL bringing in approximately $3.3 billion dollars last year, an amount that it shared with the players, the owners are saying that they can't afford to do it again under the current structure of the CBA, and need a new agreement in place for business to continue.
Otherwise, the locks keep the players from coming in and the players are on their own - without a rink, dressing room, games to play, and a paycheck.
The players have said that they are willing to work to help make the game better financially and to grow it more, but not willing to make up for financial shortfalls and expenses that they are not in control of in running each team's business.
The middle ground exists and is somewhere to be found, but when that will happen is the key factor to consider.
Tick, tick tick.
Time to get to work on how to get back to work.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Still working for an NHL season as Labor Day approaches
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| Chad LaRose misses at the Jimmy V Golf Classic - Jamie Kellner |
Just as the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) have begun to increase the offer, counter-offer, counter-offer exchanges between one another during current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, the players are working hard to get ready for the 2012-2013 season.
In Carolina, players in the area like Chad LaRose and Joe Corvo are working out locally while head coach Kirk Muller is looking forward to and hoping to hold his first training camp as a head coach.
All three managed to take time to participate in the recent Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic and mix and mingle with many Hurricanes fans in attendance.
If for some reason, a lockout takes place, a modified approach to prepare for a shortened season is one that Muller and others will have to take.
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| Joe Corvo sporting an aerodynamic cut - Jamie Kellner |
For NHL fans throughout the league, here's hoping that a labor deal is struck at some point through the Labor Day weekend, if not shortly afterward.
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Semin, Staal apparently make Hurricanes a contender
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| Jordan Staal gets his jersey from Jim Rutherford - Peter Koutroumpis, PKS Consulting LLC |
It's amazing what offseason deals can do to change perceptions.
The team held two press conferences on Friday to discuss the recent signing of former Washington Capitals forward, Alexander Semin, and to introduce Jordan Staal to the local media.
Staal was acquired in a trade transacted just before the beginning of the recent NHL Entry Draft in Pittsburgh.
The young forward was in the area looking for places to live and for the first time since brother Eric, the Hurricanes captain, and he did an 'incognito' drive around during the early summer.
With many signings completed, the team still has some work to do and has been seeking to deal for a 'gritty' and sizeable forward with 'some hands' who can play alongside the team's scoring talent, and be able to deter opposing teams from taking liberties with such players accordingly.
There is much optimism and excitement in Raleigh as season ticket sales are at their highest point in a while according to the team's President and General Manager Jim Rutherford, and he intends to work with the team's corporate partners to help show their enthusiasm for the upcoming season as well.
It continues to be hot summer in Raleigh heading into the month of August - the beginning of 'hurricane' season.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
NHL free agency starts with a spark in Raleigh
With blistering temperatures heating
up the entire Triangle area, the Carolina Hurricanes recently completed their Prospect Camp at Raleigh Center Ice in Raleigh, N.C.
As free agency opened, there was
quite a lot of excitement surrounding the offseason moves that the
Hurricanes were ready to make.
The team struck some deals while making unsuccessful bids on others (see Zach Parise and Ryan Suter).
The trade market is the place
which the Hurricanes are currently browsing and may reap some new
acquisitions in the near future.
Stay tuned.
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Carolina Hurricanes prospects finish intense week
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| Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Camp - Peter Koutroumpis, PKS Consulting LLC |
Francis continued on by noting the 2012 group's positive attitude that it maintained during a daily routine that started at 7 a.m. and didn't finish until 7 p.m. each night for four straight days.
"There's been no complaining, they're still smiling, they're still battling and working hard. "That shows us a lot of character there," Francis said.
Some of what these aspiring NHL players went through physically included running the stairs beginning on the floor of PNC Arena all the way to the roof, completing a five-mile bike test and then running sixteen 100-yard sprints, all before working out on the ice for an hour during the late afternoon.
"They all did really well," Francis stated.
All prospects will now go home and take the information and experience they gathered during the past four days to keep working hard with hopes of eventually earning an opportunity to show what they've got at training camp.
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
2012 NHL Entry Draft - Day 2 - Still at the table in Raleigh
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| Phillip Di Giuseppe - Carolina Hurricanes 1st pick (38th overall) - Justin K. Aller, Getty Images |
For up-to-date details go to: 2012 NHL Entry Draft - nhl.com
Highlights during the second though seventh rounds on Saturday for Carolina Hurricanes fans:
Round 2 - #38 - Phillip Di Giusseppe (LW) , #47 Brock McGinn (LW)
Round 3 - #69 - Daniel Altshuller (G)
Round 4 - #99 - Erik Karlsson (C/LW), #115 Trevor Carrick (D), #120 Jaccob Slavin (D)
Round 5 - #129 - Brendan Woods (LW)
Round 6 - #159 - Collin Olson (G)
Round 7 - #189 - Brendan Collier (LW)
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| Phillip Di Giuseppe shakes hands with Hurricanes scout Robert Kron - Bruce Bennett, Getty Images |
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| Daniel Altshuller - 3rd pick (69th overall) - Jamie Sabau, Getty Images |
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| Erik Karlsson - Carolina Hurricanes - 4th pick (99th overall) - Bruce Bennett, Getty Images |
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| Trevor Carrick - 5th pick (115th overall) - Bruce Bennett, Getty Images |
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Friday, June 22, 2012
2012 NHL Entry Draft - A view from the table in Raleigh
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| 2011 Carolina Hurricane Red/White - Peter Koutroumpis, PKS Consulting LLC |
Many have indicated that this draft could be one of the most unpredictable not only in terms of picks, but deals that could be made by many teams throughout the whole event starting and on Friday night and continuing through Saturday.
This is a view from inside the conference room at PNC Arena, home of the Carolina Hurricanes, on happenings throughout the night and day.
Be prepared for pleasant surprises, excitement, letdown, boredom and an overall appreciation for the initial determination of 700+ young men's professional hockey careers.
Game on!!
Round 1
As commissioner Gary Bettman started the NHL's 50th Entry Draft to a rousing set of boos, he maintained great concentration to get the show started.
With the top pick overall the Edmonton Oilers selected Nail Yakupov, the expected and top-rated player by NHL Central Scouting - no big surprise there.
Next up is the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Another non-shocker as they select Ryan Murray from the WHL - 2nd overall ranked North American player
Coming next - Les Habitants de Montreal
They skip over 3rd-ranked Mikhail Gigorenko who played in Quebec to select Alex Galchenyuk from Sarnia in the OHL.
New York Islanders are on the clock - made a trade earlier with Anaheim Ducks - see @NYIslanders tweets for details
The Isles take Griffin Reinhart - 10th on the pre-draft list.
Toronto Maple Leafs are now on the clock.
Brian Burke headed to the stage right now and after thanking the LA Kings on winning the Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins for hosting the draft and a shout out to everyone in TO, the leafs select Morgan Reilly.
Anaheim Ducks up next.
They select Hampus Lindholm from Sweden - a steal of a player as some are referring to him.
He was off the radar to be sure.
The Wild of Minnesota are next.
Mathew Dumba is a now a part of the Wild.
Carolina Hurricanes are up next at #8.
The Hurricanes make a big trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins!!
They acquire Jordan Staal, brother of captain Eric, for the #8 pick, Brandon Sutter, and Brian Dumoulin.
With the eighth pick overall the Penguins select Derrick Pouliot from the WHL.
Winnipeg Jets selecting in the next spot.
They take big defensemen Jacob Trouba.
Tampa Bay Lighting coming up next at #10 - they take Slater Koekkoek from the OHL Peterborough Petes.
The Washington Capitals come up to the podium next - they select top international skater Filip Forsberg.
Buffalo Sabres on now on the clock - Mikhail Grigorenko is headed to the Sabres as the 12th overall pick of this draft.
Moving on - Dallas Stars will be up next - select Radek Fasksa from the Kitchener Rangers.
Next up are the Buffalo Sabres with another pick - they select Zemgus Girgensons from the USHL - first selection from that league so far during the first round.
The Ottawa Senators use their pick to select Cody Ceci from the Ottawa 67's - not far to travel there.
With the 16th pick, the Washington Capitals get another selection and pick big winger, Tom Wilson from the Plymouth Whalers from the OHL.
San Jose is next up and they pick Tomas Hertl - a 5th-ranked international skater according to Central Scouting.
The Chicago Blackhawks step up to the mike and take Teuvo Teravainen from Finland.
With another pick during the first round, the Tampa bay Lightning select the first goaltender of the draft and an international at that - Andrei Vasilevskiy from Russia.
Philadelphia is up next and selects Scott Laughton from the Oshawa Generals of the OHL.
Calgary is up next and they pick Mark Jankowski, the draft's first high school selection.
Pittsburgh returns to the podium and selects Olli Maata from the London Knights in the OHL.
The Florida Panthers select Michael Matheson from Dubuque of the USHL.
Next up are the Boston Bruins who select first North American goalie, Malcolm Subban - brother of PK.
The St. Louis Blues pick Jordan Schmaltz of Green Bay from the USHL.
With the next pick, the Vancouver Canucks select Brendan Gaunce from the Belleville Bulls.
The Phoenix Coyotes then step up and select Henrik Samuelson from Edmonton of the WHL.
The New York Rangers select Brady Skjei from the US U-18 team and another USHL product.
Stanley Cup finalist New Jersey Devils will get the 29th overall pick coming up and they pick up physical and scrappy Stefan Matteau from the US U-18 team and the USHL.
Finally, with the final pick for the first round, the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings select
Tanner Pearson from the Barrie Colts of the OHL.
The first round is now complete and the subsequent rounds will continue on Saturday morning.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Carolina Hurricanes announce Fan Appreciation events
Contests,
giveaways and lawn parties highlight final week of Hurricanes regular season
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| Don't miss your chance to get Jamie McBain's bobblehead - Chris Baird, Baird Photography |
As the Carolina Hurricanes continue their hot play late in the season following a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, fans should remember to mark their calendars and plan accordingly for the final home games of the season, March 30-April 5.
Earlier in the week, Jon Chase, Director of
Community Relations for the Hurricanes announced the details of all events for the team's upcoming Fan Appreciation Week events to take place at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
Friday,
March 30
Hurricanes vs Winnipeg Jets at 7
p.m.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Night presented by Belk
Beginning at 5 p.m.,
fans can enjoy a front lawn party presented by Verizon Wireless, featuring live
music, an inflatable obstacle course, a Hurricanes moon bounce, street hockey,
the slap shot booth and food and beverage.
In addition, the first 10,000 fans
will receive a limited edition Jamie McBain bobblehead, the last in this
year’s series sponsored by Compuware and 99.9 The Fan.
The game is also
the final Family Night at PNC
Arena. Four-ticket packages will be available, starting at $39, and every
Family Night features $1 hot dogs.
In keeping with game-week pricing, the
special Family Night ticket offers expire one week prior to the game.
Saturday, March 31
Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils at 7
p.m.
All fans in attendance will receive a
2011-12 team poster, courtesy of the North Carolina Governor’s Highway
Safety Program.
Following the game, selected fans will be invited onto the ice
to receive an authentic jersey directly from a Hurricanes player.
Fans can
enter contests to win a Justin Faulk jersey by visiting www.CarolinaHurricanes.com or a
Tim Brent jersey by visiting the team’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/
Fans can also bid on Brandon Sutter’s jersey at the Kids ‘N
Community Foundation kiosk located outside of section 129, or visit the promotions
and fan development kiosk outside of section 108, to enter to win the jersey’s
from Tuomo Ruutu or Brian Boucher.
There will also be a front lawn party
sponsored by Verizon Wireless prior to the game, and Hurricanes mascot Stormy will
be celebrating his birthday with fellow mascots throughout the night.
Sunday, April 1
The Hurricanes will hold their first “Alumni Fantasy
Game,” as locally-based alumni including Ron
Francis, Rod Brind’Amour
and Glen Wesley
take to the ice at PNC
Arena.
Admission and parking to the event is free of charge to all fans.
Doors
open to all fans at 2 p.m.
and seating will be general admission.
Thursday, April 5
Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens - 7 p.m.
This will be the final regular-season home game at PNC
Arena this season.
The first 14,000 fans through the doors will receive a
limited edition Carolina Hurricanes hat, courtesy of Chevrolet.
The game will
again be preceded by a front lawn party, presented by Verizon Wireless,
beginning at 5 p.m.
Following the game, fans 18 and older will be invited to come onto the ice and
take a shot from center ice, and all those participating will earn a chance to
win pizza for a year from Papa John’s.
Prior
to the final game of the season, the Hurricanes will also host a special
contest, with the winner receiving 16 tickets to the game and the honor of
sounding the Hurricane Warning Siren.
In order to enter, fans need to submit an
explanation of how they represent the pride, passion and community of the
Carolina Hurricanes, and how they would use the 16 tickets to help pass it on.
Submissions
will be accepted from March 20-27, and a winner will be notified by March 28.
For
more information, Fan Appreciation Week - carolinahurricanes.com/
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Staal, Pitkanen lead Hurricanes to 3-1 win over Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes powered to a 3-1 victory over the
Florida Panthers at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. on Wednesday.Captain Eric
Staal scored two goals and defenseman Joni Pitkanen added another goal
to lead the Hurricanes while..
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