Mailbags, Duck Hunting, and Contract Extensions
The Hurricanes dominate the Ducks 6-3 at home to avenge their own 6-3 loss in Anaheim. Stefan Noesen is deserving of a contract extension and answering fan questions.
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In today’s edition, we have answering Hurricanes fans questions in the latest mailbag, the Canes dominate the Ducks in a 6-3 win at home, Stefan Noesen proving why he deserves an extension with Carolina, and more.
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Hurricanes Mailbag: Trade Deadline, Goalies, Team MVP & More
January 11, 2024 by Zach Martin
Back in early October, the THW Hurricanes staff at The Hockey Writers did the first edition of a Hurricanes Mailbag that featured questions from Carolina Hurricanes from X. So for the start of January, it felt like a good time for another edition of a THW Hurricanes Mailbag with questions once again from X that features everything from the trade deadline, goalies, prospects and so much more. Let’s dive into the burning questions from Hurricanes fans.
Hurricanes Dominate at 5-on-5 to Defeat Ducks 6-3
January 12, 2024 by Tommy Bennett
It looks like the Jedi defeated the Sith Lords in this matchup. On Star Wars night at PNC Arena, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 to get them back into the win column. Also, this was Jordan Martinook’s 600th career game and it was fitting they won in front of the home crowd.
This was a game of lead changes and swings in momentum. Also, there was a fight, which helped provide energy and get the crowd into things. The Hurricanes had six different goal scorers and scored all but one goal at 5v5. It was a great night to win a hockey game but it came at a big price.
Stefan Noesen Is Earning an Extension with Hurricanes
January 14, 2024 by Zach Martin
As the trade deadline nears, with it coming on March 8, the clock is ticking for teams to entertain trades and set their sights on their rosters moving forward even after the 2023-24 season. The Carolina Hurricanes have a ton to consider, especially since they have a few players coming off the books after this season. Guys like Brady Skjei, Brett Pesce, Teuvo Teravainen, and countless others will be unrestricted free agents (UFA) this summer. Next summer, after the 2024-25 season, Jaccob Slavin will also become a UFA. There is a lot of work to be done for general manager Don Waddell and his staff in the Hurricanes’ front office. While all of those guys are important, there is another player in Carolina who is more than deserving of a contract extension to stay in Raleigh.