Carolina Hurricanes

Player Profile: Jani Hakanpää

Jani Hakanpää is a Finnish right-handed defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars. However, Hakanpää hasn’t always been a Dallas Star. Here’s what you need to know about the 31-year-old defenseman you love, like, or hate. Finnish Career BeginningsJani Hakanpää, 31, was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on March 31, 1992. Hakanpää stands at 6’7″ and […]

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Rangers Ruhwedel Pickup Looks Like Masterstroke After Lindgren Injury

The New York Rangers notched another big win yesterday, 5-2, over their crosstown rivals, the New York Islanders. But the win came with a cost. Ryan Lindgren was hurt late in the second period, falling awkwardly to the ice after a collision with Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Lindgren had to be helped off the ice and did […]

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The Canes “Survive and Advance”: Weekly Carolina Hurricanes Recap 03/10-16/2024

RALEIGH, North Carolina: After last Saturday’s exciting win at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, the Carolina Hurricanes advanced onto a homestand at PNC Arena from March 10 to March 14, 2024.  To start the week’s games, the Canes hosted the Calgary Flames for a Sunday matinee. The Canes took the win with a final score of […]

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Despite Disappointing Loss, the Islanders Are Rolling

“It’s a long season” is something we all hear ad nauseam in NHL circles. That doesn’t make it any less true, however, as the Islanders are reminded us with their 6 game-winning streak, which ended last night in Los Angeles. After beating a lifeless San Jose team on Sunday, the Isles looked like a team […]

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New York Rangers Sneakily Get Better, Are Built for Playoffs

Compared to others in the Eastern Conference, the New York Rangers had a relatively quiet 2024 trade deadline. The additions of Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, and Chad Ruhwedel filled some widely publicized gaps in the lineup but did not register on the excitement meter like some of the rumored trades would have. They were rumored […]

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Devils Lose 4-2 After Allowing Two Empty-Netters vs. Carolina Hurricanes | 3/9/2024

The New Jersey Devils had an exciting 4-1 win on Thursday that broke a three-game skid when they played against the St. Louis Blues. The Devils hosted the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, March 9th at the Prudential Center and took a disappointing loss following the relieving victory, 4-2. However, it was not for lack of […]

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Complete NHL Waiver Wire 03/07/2024

The Thursday rundown of the NHL Waiver Wire has been released, and there’s a lot of activity, especially with the trade deadline approaching in less than 24 hours. Thursday, March 7th saw eight players placed on waivers, including three from the Carolina Hurricanes. Calgary Flames Place Jordan Oesterle on Waivers The Calgary Flames placed Jordan […]

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Vilardi Sent Back to Winnipeg for Injury Evaluation

Gabriel Vilardi suffered an injury in the third period during the Winnipeg Jets game vs. Dallas on Thursday, February 29th. He took a skate during a commercial break but found himself held out of action as there was something more at play. Vilardi didn’t skate on Friday, March 1 in Texas. Considered a game-time decision […]

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PHOTOS: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets – 02/29/2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thursday night, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus. After a scoreless first period, the Canes needed only 52 seconds of the second period to open the scoreboard, Teuvo Teravainen registered his 18th goal of the season. Later in the period, Sebastian Aho, […]

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Game Recap: Dallas Stars at Carolina Hurricanes | 02/24/2024

The Dallas Stars wrapped up the four-game road trip with a Saturday night game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Stars’ game came with a special moment as their top prospect, Logan Stankoven, made his NHL debut with his family in attendance. The Stars held on to beat the Hurricanes 2-1 at […]

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