Mike Maniscalco

Recruiting shows the uglier side of fans on Twitter

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:10 -0400

Prep basketball star Andrew Wiggins will play basketball at Kansas next year -- much to the dismay of fans at North Carolina, Florida State and Kentucky.

Carolina's season comes to an end (again)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:56:45 -0400

The Hurricanes will go another year without playoff hockey. It was a year where it seemed like it was set up for the club to give the fans in the Triangle some bonus games.

'Groundhog Day' becomes reality for Canes

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:59:31 -0400

Have you ever relived the same day? The Hurricanes have pretty much done that since March 14.

Payroll, positioning force Canes' hand at deadline

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:52:58 -0400

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said Wednesday that a recent losing streak coupled with the desire to keep young talents forced the team to stay quiet at the trade deadline.

Hurricanes have tough decision at the deadline

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:36:45 -0400

Will the Canes buy or sell come the NHL trade deadline? The next few hours will hold the key.

Rest to the rescue for Hurricanes?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:43:14 -0400

The Canes face Southeast Division-leading Winnipeg Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (FSN-CAR 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio), the first of two meetings in a week.

Hurricanes look to acquire on D; Ruutu to return

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:04:20 -0400

The Carolina Hurricanes will consider an acquisition to fill holes on the injury-decimated defense, and they will welcome back Tuomo Ruutu Thursday when they face the New Jersey Devils.

Hurricanes pass the midterm

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:17:07 -0400

Past the halfway marker, there has been a lot to like about the Carolina Hurricanes play, but that doesn't mean the team will coast into the postseason.

Canes practice notes: Muller pushes power play

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:06:08 -0400

Joni Pitkanen skated at practice Monday, but Carolina Hurricanes head coach Kirk Muller indicated he is still out for Tuesday's game at Washington.

Peters to get start for Canes, Welsh recalled

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:43:41 -0500

Justin Peters will seek his second win in as many tries since being recalled from Charlotte Thursday as he was named the starter against Montreal with Dan Ellis still battling the flu.

Canes practice notes: Peters settling in; Ellis still ill

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:49:25 -0500

The day after anchoring a 4-3 victory over the visiting Buffalo Sabres, Justin Peters said he was growing more and more comfortable with his Carolina Hurricanes teammates.

Hurricanes can weather Ward's injury

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:44:20 -0500

What the Canes have in Dan Ellis and Justin Peters are two goalies who have waited for the opportunity to show what they can do.

Coach K protects players from more than court rushers

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:06:55 -0500

Mike Krzyzewski should be concerned with what happens when his team is caught in the middle of fans storming the floor.

Quick Hits: Injuries, brackets and the combine

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:09:04 -0500

The NHL isn't lying, they just aren't forthcoming with information about injuries. How many bids does the ACC deserve? And Gym Shorts All-Americans can ruin a draft.

Quick hits: Hurricanes, Duke & recruiting

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:29:09 -0500

What a different a week can make for a pro-team. Duke is Duke, but the U might be kings of the ACC. Hey Jim Harbaugh, you need to be quiet.

Lords of the Super Bowl rings

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:09:05 -0500

Want to be an immortal in the NFL? You better win a Super Bowl title.

Toughness wanted by Canes head coach

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:36:35 -0500

After his team fell to 0-2 Tuesday night with a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Hurricanes head man Kirk Muller is looking for more toughness.

Copy of 13 things to look for with the Canes in 2013

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:36:00 -0500

On the eve of the season opener, a look at some things that will be important to keep an eye on for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 48 game sprint of a season.

13 things to look for with the Canes in 2013

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:17:30 -0500

On the eve of the season opener, a look at some things that will be important to keep an eye on for the Carolina Hurricanes in the 48 game sprint of a season.

Numbers game at Canes Camp

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:53:01 -0500

With just two days before the NHL season finally gets underway, the Hurricanes still have roster decisions and line-up choices to make.

Canes Camp Notes

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:17:10 -0500

Wednesday brought a shorter day of practice for the Carolina Hurricanes as the team preps for the season opener Saturday night.

Canes eager to get back to work

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:52:06 -0500

With the NHL lockout over, getting back to work and coming together quickly are the priorities of the Carolina Hurricanes training camp.

Duke loss shouldn't mark start of a spiral

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:37:35 -0500

NC State handed a Duke team with injuries to two senior leaders a road loss. If this was another team, it could be enough to send them into the ditch, but for Duke, while there are repairs that need to be made, it doesn't seem like they will go off the track.

NHL ends lockout, will they learn from it?

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:04:05 -0500

The NHL ended the lockout after 113 days. A new CBA should put the game on the ice for at least 10 years. An abbreviated schedule will be put together and will start after a small training camp.

The naughty and nice in 2012 sports

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:51:51 -0500

The holiday season always brings out the year-end lists; from top games and moments to best players and coaches. With Christmas so close, a naughty and nice list seems to be in order - you know Santa could use some help.

Quick hits: NHL leaders holding up a deal and some buyer beware

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:12:28 -0500

Just a few thoughts on why there is no NHL CBA deal yet, what to expect if there is one, Giovani Bernard's status and the Bobby Petrino comeback.

Talks frozen, NHL season becoming a long shot

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 00:05:18 -0500

The NHL lockout seemed to be taking a turn for the positive this week, players and owners had dialogue and issues were reportedly were being bridged. What a difference 24 hours makes in these high-dollar negotiations.

Duke passing the test of being Duke

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 19:43:46 -0500

Eight games into the college basketball season the Duke Blue Devils find themselves undefeated and ranked #2. A big reason why is the team knows their role.

Apathy replacing anger for NHL fans

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:19:15 -0500

The longer the NHL stays off the ice, the more frigid the relationship between the League and its fans will become.

Solid defense, slow-starting offense for Pack on senior day

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:04:42 -0500

So ends a regular season for NC State that had a lot of expectations, a few bright notes and a few moments that leave Pack fans wondering 'what if?'

The good, the bad and the ugly from NC State's upset win over Fla. State

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:00:20 -0400

North Carolina State University pulled off what felt like improbable comeback Saturday night to beat the third-ranked Florida State Seminoles 17-16. It was truly a tale of two halves.

Quick Hits: No crowds, big crowds and moving to the top

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:59:17 -0400

The NHL lockout might do more damage than people know. An old power might be rising up in college football again and the wildest crowds in sports this weekend will be in Chicago but it won't be for the Bears, Cubs or White Sox.

The good, bad and ugly from NC State's win over The Citadel

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:29:59 -0400

The NC State Wolfpack welcomed Shadrach Thornton to college football Saturday as the freshman capped the first two drives the game with rushing touchdowns.

How did the NHL get here again?

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:11:10 -0400

The NHL has locked its doors for the third time in less than 20 years. Every one of these work stoppages has been on the watch of commissioner Gary Bettman.

Here come the Irish, sort of

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:22:26 -0400

Notre Dame is coming to the ACC sort of.

In week 1, Duke, UNC have answers; NC State has questions

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 12:08:40 -0400

For two of the three Triangle football prgrams the season opener provided all the right answers.

Canes GM tweets his hand on Jeff Skinner

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:25:04 -0400

Carolina Hurricane GM took to twitter to tell fans that Jeff Skinner won't being going anywhere for a while.

NHL shutdown will shut out fans

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:38:00 -0400

You know the line, if you don't learn from history you are doomed to repeat it. Any repetition of the actions that wiped out an entire season and the NHL may be doomed to be history.

Hurricanes have shopping options in free agency

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:37:23 -0400

With the free agent market opening at noon Sunday, Canes Insider Mike Maniscalco gives a few thoughts on some of the names out there.

Breaking down the Jordan Staal deal

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:41:35 -0400

Which side came out on top of the deal that sends Jordan Staal to Carolina in exchange for Brandon Sutter, Brian Dumoulin and a pick? Mike Maniscalco gets to the facts.