Finally the hockey season is just about here! Here’s an alphabetical list of five teams who missed the playoffs in 2011-12 that could make it in this abbreviated 2013 season. Carolina Hurricanes A team that, on paper, should contend for a playoff spot every year. But they haven’t made the playoffs since 2009. They have …
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2012-13 Season Preview: Carolina Hurricanes
Last season: 33-33-16, 82 pts, 5th Southeast, 12th Eastern Conference, missed playoffs Additions: Jordan Staal, Joe Corvo, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Tim Wallace, Alexander Semin. Losses: Brandon Sutter, Brian Doumolin, Derek Joslin, Jaroslav Spacek. Offense: The Canes offense will be led this season by not one, but two Staals. Jordan Staal joins the Hurricanes in the shocking …
Bleeps & Bloops: Vacation’s Over
Of course, the week I go on vacation is the week stuff actually happens. So while it might be a little late, I’ll touch on some of the stuff that happened during the past week. -Rick Nash to NYR Can’t say this one is a big surprise, as most rumors had him going to New York …
The Southeast Race is On!
With Carolina’s 5-0 win over Washington Monday night, the Canes pulled to within eight points of the division leading Florida Panthers. Most pundits picked Washington to win the Southeast for a fifth straight year, citing the clear-cut best team in a weak division. Tampa was another choice, shown by their deep playoff run. Nobody was …
Bleeps And Bloops: Looking Around The NHL
Here are some random news and notes from around The NHL : – The Boston Bruins ran over Ryan Miller and The Sabres (Literally) for their 5th straight win in a so far perfect November. -Max Pacioretty of The Montreal Canadiens, talk about a comeback! 3 goals in 4 games, leading the team in Goals (7) …