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Looking ahead to the 2021 NHL expansion draft
RALEIGH — With the news last Tuesday that the NHL would be adding a franchise in Seattle to start play in 2021-22, so too will come the second expansion draft in just four years. Last […]
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Hurricanes wilt against high-powered Leafs
RALEIGH — The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have looked like surefire Stanley Cup contenders Tuesday, but the Carolina Hurricanes continue to look like a team that can’t get over the hump and enter the […]
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Goals still scarce for Hurricanes in 5-1 loss
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Timo Meier’s return to San Jose’s lineup gave the Sharks just the boost they needed after a rough road trip. Meier had a goal and two assists in his first […]
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Late goal, OT winner spoil Hurricanes’ chances against Ducks
RALEIGH — For more than 56 minutes, Hurricanes goalie Curtis McElhinney looked like he would be putting a cherry on top of his recent ascension to No. 1 goalie. But with Carolina holding on with […]
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Hurricanes lose Zykov on waivers; Darling clears
RALEIGH — In what has already been a week of new beginnings, the Carolina Hurricanes were part of another one Friday when winger Valentin Zykov was claimed off waivers by Edmonton. Zykov — who led […]
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Hurricanes place Darling on waivers; McElhinney solidifies spot
RALEIGH — Nearly two months ago, on Oct. 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs decided to go younger and cheaper with their backup goaltending spot, opting to keep 25-year-old Garrett Sparks over 35-year-old Curtis McElhinney. In […]
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How good has McElhinney been for the Hurricanes? Really, really good
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes are happy to be riding the calm wave that is goaltender Curtis McElhinney. Or, to combine a tweet of mine with one from a reader, Greg Ruff: Curt-ice — Greg […]
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Svechnikov, Martinook forget pregame spat after leading Hurricanes to win
RALEIGH — Andrei Svechnikov is a talented player and high draft pick, but he’s still just 18 years old. So there are times when he seems a little out of place in an NHL locker […]
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Canes start, finish fast to top Toronto
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes started fast and finished fast, which was more than enough to snap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ four-game winning streak with a 5-2 win in Raleigh on Wednesday. On Thanksgiving Eve, […]
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Hurricanes respond with grinding 2-1 win
RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes promised a better effort Sunday after a disappointing one the night before. With two goals in the first 30 seconds, they quickly seemed on their way. The final 59 minutes […]