Carolina Hurricanes Headlines

Rutherford: Signing Ruutu is a priority

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:39:00 -0500

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, the Carolina Hurricanes are rumored to be the team most involved with moving players to other teams, with the biggest prize being Tuomo Ruutu.

Perry's OT goal gives Ducks 3-2 win over Canes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:33:16 -0500

The Anaheim Ducks sure are playing it close these days.

Canes open road trip on west coast

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:23:27 -0500

After losing their first three games to open the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have not been in many games this season in which they were the better team in the standings. When they make the trip to the west coast to take on the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday, they will be.

Canes send Nash to Charlotte

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:48:40 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes reassigned forward Riley Nash to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) Monday.

Skinner leads Hurricanes to 2-1 win over Kings

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:00:14 -0500

Jeff Skinner scored 3:02 into the third period to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.

Ward's shutout completes Canes sweep of Bruins

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:40:02 -0500

Sweeping the defending Stanley Cup champions is nice, but the Carolina Hurricanes would trade all four wins for a better spot in the standings.

Canes head to Bruins territory

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:09:13 -0500

Carolina visits the Boston Bruins on Thursday at TD Garden for the fourth and final meeting between the teams in 2011-12 (7 p.m. ET, FOX Sports Carolinas HD, 99.9FM The Fan ESPN Radio).

Canes recall Bowman to spell ill LaRose

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:12 -0500

Drayson Bowman has again been recalled from Charlotte by the Carolina Hurricanes, taking the roster spot this time of forward Chad LaRose who is day-to-day due to illness.

All-Star Tavares has 4 points in Islanders 5-2 win

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:56:20 -0500

New York Islanders forward John Tavares is a first-time NHL All-Star, and he can thank the Carolina Hurricanes for being a big part of his success.

Canes reassign Jerome Samson to Charlotte

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:07 -0500

The Hurricanes announced Tuesday that the team has reassigned forward Jerome Samson to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Canes host Islanders in first game since All-Star break

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:07 -0500

Carolina hosts the New York Islanders on Tuesday at the RBC Center for the third of four meetings between the teams in 2011-12 (7 p.m. ET, FOX Sports Carolinas HD, 99.9FM The Fan ESPN Radio).

Canes come to terms with Tim Gleason

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:47:14 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Tim Gleason to a 4 year extension. The 29 year old Michigan native was going to be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.

Hurricanes recall Riley Nash from Charlotte

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:52 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes recalled forward Riley Nash from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) Hurricanes president and general manager announced Monday.

Dalpe returns to Checkers

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:37:31 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes reassigned forward Zac Dalpe Tuesday to the American Hockey League Charlotte Checkers.

Youthful Faulk exceeding Canes' expectations

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:26:41 -0500

Nineteen-year-old Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk is exceeding expectations in his rookie year - and he's going to the All-Star Game.

Former Hurricane helping to groom future Canes

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:27:25 -0500

Ten years ago, Shane Willis was surrounded by the best in the NHL. A decade later, the former Hurricane is surrounded by kids in his new role as the coordinator of the Hurricanes youth and amateur hockey programs.

Canes acquire Sova, draft pick from Devils for Ponikarovsky

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:59:34 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Joe Sova and the New Jersey Devils' 2012 fourth-round draft pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Alexei Ponikarovsky Friday.

Canes focus on small things, see results

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:02:34 -0500

After a lackluster start to the season, the climate has become about isolated battles for the Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Kirk Muller says they are steadily improving.

Scary hit doesn't keep Skinner down

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:29:23 -0500

Canes Jeff Skinner is back on the ice after sitting five weeks due to a concussion, a hit Tuesday night from Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik put Hurricanes fans on edge.

Canes recall Dalpe to Raleigh

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:57:06 -0500

Forward Zac Dalpe, who has two NHL points so far this season, returned to the Carolina Hurricanes Wednesday after a stint with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forward Brett Sutter was reassigned to Charlotte.

Harrison providing recent spark for Canes

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:11:46 -0500

Jay Harrison is currently on one of the league's hottest stretches for a defenseman and a big part of the Carolina Hurricanes recent success that has seen them collect points in 11 of 18 games.

Capitals edge Hurricanes 2-1

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:58:13 -0500

The Washington Capitals moved into a tie for the Southeast Division lead with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

Skinner to return for Canes against Caps

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:33:37 -0500

Jeff Skinner has missed the Canes' last 16 games with a concussion. He was eligible to play against the Washington Capitals Sunday night.

Canes face Boston in first of back-to-back

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:47:00 -0500

Both home ice and front-ends of back-to-backs have been kind to Carolina as they have posted 10 of their 15 wins at the RBC Center and are 4-3-1 in the front end of consecutive contests.

Canes rookie Faulk invited to All-Star weekend

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:31:58 -0500

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk will represent his team later this month in the NHL All-Star Skills Competition, part of All-Star weekend in Ottawa, Ont. The league on Thursday began announcing players for the showcase which begins Jan. 26 with the All-Star Player Fantasy Draft and concludes with the All-Star game Jan. 29.

Canes call Joslin back to Raleigh

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:26:39 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes recalled defenseman Derek Joslin from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League, team President and General Manager Jim Rutherford said Thursday.

Skinner returns to contact drills

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:20:36 -0500

Hurricanes second-year center Jeff Skinner took a giant step towards returning to the lineup as he was cleared for contact and participated in Wednesday's skate.

Muller challenges Canes to bring effort

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:56:18 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes have not brought a complete effort every night this season and following a 5-2 loss at Nashville Saturday, head coach Kirk Muller was willing to address it.

Hurricanes recall Jerome Samson from Charlotte

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:42:02 -0500

The Carolina Hurricanes recalled forward Jerome Samson from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) Tuesday.

Hurricanes bonding over babies

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:58:56 -0500

It's been a busier season than normal for the Hurricanes off the ice, a baby boom on the team is growing families and leading to some sleepy eyes.