Author: Kat Whetstone

2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Simon Zether
- Kat Whetstone
- June 11, 2024
Simon Zether is an eighteen-year old Swedish prospect at the forward position. With a height of 6’3, high hockey intelligence, and various offensive strengths, Zether has the quiet potential to thrive in the NHL.
Read More2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Lucas Pettersson
- Kat Whetstone
- June 1, 2024
Lucas Pettersson is an eighteen-year-old forward from Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Born on April 17, 2006, Pettersson has been on the radar of forwards coming into the NHL for his variety of hockey talents.
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Jaccob Slavin Named 2024 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winner
- Kat Whetstone
- May 31, 2024
On May 30, the NHL announced that Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2023-2024 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The award is given to the player yearly exhibiting “sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct with a high standard of play.”
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BREAKING: Don Waddell Resigns as Carolina Hurricanes GM, President
- Kat Whetstone
- May 24, 2024
BREAKING: Days after the Carolina Hurricanes organization re-signed coach Rod Brind’Amour to a five-year deal, Carolina general manager and president Don Waddell resigned from his position, effective May 24, 2024. Eric Tulsky will serve as the organization’s interim GM as a full search is conducted.
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Carolina Hurricanes Begin a Heartbreaking Offseason
- Kat Whetstone
- May 19, 2024
RALEIGH, NC: After Thursday’s unexpected second-round 5-3 elimination loss against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes begin an offseason with heartbreak and loss.
The Hurricanes began the playoffs knowing that this season would likely be their last with the core group fans have come to know – and love dearly. The organization has nine UFAs and fan-favorite RFAs. Coach Rod Brind’Amour is on the final year of his contract. The offseason is one to watch in Carolina.
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NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes Bring Game Six to Raleigh
- Kat Whetstone
- May 14, 2024
NEW YORK, N.Y.: The Carolina Hurricanes have stunned the hockey world once again. Seemingly adopting the magic that possessed the N.C. State men’s basketball team and arena sharers in March, the Hurricanes have taken a 0-3 series that was expected to be over into a game six.
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NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes Survive the New York Rangers in Game 4 | 5/11/2024
- Kat Whetstone
- May 12, 2024
Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs is wrapping up, and the Carolina Hurricanes control their own destiny.
After last week’s victory against the New York Islanders at PNC Arena for Game 6, the Hurricanes advanced to Madison Square Garden to play the New York Rangers, current Stanley Cup favorites.
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NHL Playoffs: Carolina Hurricanes Impress with Early Playoff Performance | 04/26/2024
- Kat Whetstone
- April 26, 2024
The Stanley Cup playoffs have been in full swing, and the Carolina Hurricanes have something to prove.
The team is currently in a first-round matchup against the New York Islanders, leading 3-0 in the series. Here’s why.
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Weekly Carolina Hurricanes Recap: Prospects Galore, Road Trips, and Final Regular Season Conclusions 04/08-04/2024
- Kat Whetstone
- April 16, 2024
The Carolina Hurricanes finished their regular season with a bang, as they had yet another busy week.
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Carolina Hurricanes Sign Juha Jaaska and Jackson Blake, Furthering AHL Speculation
- Kat Whetstone
- April 13, 2024
On Apr. 8, the Carolina Hurricanes made yet another surprise signing – Juha Jaaska. After over a week of speculation, the organization also announced the signing of Jackson Blake. These signings have caused Carolina fan speculation, wondering if the organization reached an AHL deal after over a year.
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