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News

New York Rangers land Eric Staal

Cross Eric Staal off the list of available trade candidates leading up to this season’s trade deadline. The New York Rangers landed the 31-year-old center today in exchange for prospect Aleksi Saarela and second-round picks in both 2016 and 2017.…

Chris
February 28, 2016

Soap Box

Will Marc Staal join his brothers in Carolina?

The Carolina Hurricanes currently employ two of the three Staal brothers, Eric and Jordan, playing in the NHL, and youngest brother Jared, 24, plays for the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. Could the team make a bid to nab…

Chris
November 14, 2014

Season Previews

2014-15 Carolina Hurricanes Season Preview

The following is a guest post from Bob Wage, who currently covers the Carolina Hurricanes for CanesCountry.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @CanesCountry Did you watch the Carolina Hurricanes last season? Believe it or not, there are few changes to…

Matt
September 4, 2014

News

Staal Injured at Worlds- Surgery Not Necessary

Because they occur during the first and second rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, most casual hockey fans don’t pay much attention to the IIHF World Championships that typically take place in Europe. The United States, Canada, and most other countries with…

Eddie
May 18, 2013

Season Previews

Carolina Hurricanes Season Preview: Will they Soar or Stall with Staal Addition?

After missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford knew something had to change. Traditionally a small spender under owner Peter Karmanos, Rutherford was given the ability to spend whatever was necessary…

Eddie
September 11, 2012

News

Hurricanes Extend Jeff Skinner

The Carolina Hurricanes have extended young forward Jeff Skinner to a six-year contract extension worth $34.35 million. Skinner will receive $4,350,000 in 2013-14 and $6 million per season thereafter until the 2018-19 season. According to CapGeek.com, Skinner’s cap hit will…

EB
August 8, 2012

News

Alexander Semin signs with Carolina Hurricanes

Unrestricted free agent Alexander Semin has signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. “Alexander’s elite skill level and ability to score from the wing fill an important need on the ice, and we hope that a fresh…

Chris
July 26, 2012

Rumors

Jordan Staal trade rumors beginning to circulate

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jordan Staal’s name has begun circling the rumor mill with many hockey pundits and fans wondering if the Penguins could look to trade this summer. The 23-year-old Staal, a former second overall draft pick by the Penguins,…

Chris
May 19, 2012

Media

Eric Staal Skating with Son for the First Time

Bauer Hockey, major producer of all things hockey and sponsorship of Carolina Hurricanes Eric Staal, videotaped Eric’s first skate with his son. The video below shows the experience which is pretty cool to see. Brothers and also NHL players Marc…

EB
February 23, 2012

Fantasy, News, Soap Box

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jeff Skinner Returns

Carolina Hurricanes’ fans gave a collective sigh of relief last night as young forward Jeff Skinner has returned. Skinner, who has missed 16 games, was out because of a concussion. The NHL continues its ongoing effort to curb head-shots, ultimately…

EB
January 19, 2012