Ondrej Palat Could Soon Be The Hottest Free Agent

by Russ_Cohen - June 21, 2022June 21, 20220

Tampa - - In the wake of a 6-2 win by the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final, something hit me like a lightning bolt. Ondrej Palat will be a free agent for the first time in his career this summer, and all signs

Rod Brind’Amour is Staying in Carolina, So What’s Next?

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by Russ_Cohen - June 17, 2021June 17, 20210

Carolina Hurricanes general manager had a smile on his face and said the news all Canes fans wanted to hear. “We’ve reached a contract extension (three years) with Rod Brind’Amour. We truly believe we are heading in the right direction.” Brind’Amour is one of the best guys I’ve ever covered as a

Carolina’s Youth Served Them Well in Game 1 Victory

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by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 20200

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game One of their Stanley Cup Qualifier. Two young players who stood out for them were Andrei Svechnikov (2nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft) and Martin Necas (12th overall in 2017). Necas was credited with the third goal

David Ayres coming to new Upper Deck NHL Releases

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by Sportsologist - March 6, 2020March 6, 20200

I thought you’d enjoy this. If you haven’t seen the story of David Ayres, the 42-year-old Zamboni driver who serves as an emergency goalie not only getting in the game for the Carolina Hurricanes this week but helping secure a victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s worth taking a look at. Before,

KHL, VHL Prospect Updates

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by Russ_Cohen - November 18, 2019November 18, 20190

Another exciting young prospect, Kirill Slepets (Canes), is settling into life at a new club. The Lokomotiv graduate was a star of Russia’s bronze-medal roster at last year’s World Juniors and also celebrated his first KHL goal in the campaign. However, under Craig MacTavish and now Mike Pelino, he was out of

Notes from Harvard vs. Princeton

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by Russ_Cohen - January 12, 2019January 12, 20190

Princeton got a rare win over Harvard, first since 2013 but this will focus mainly on Harvard. Jack Badini – C – 6-0 - 203 – He’s improving since his USHL days. The Ducks have a player here. His face-offs were solid. He was using his body in the defensive zone

Russ Cohen talking 2018 NHL Draft, Hurricanes, Capitals and Penguins

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by Russ_Cohen - May 4, 20180

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