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Hurricanes’ Andrew Ladd Trade Tree
August 16, 2023 by Conor Power
When people think of veteran forward Andrew Ladd, he is typically remembered as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks or the Winnipeg Jets. Very few people remember that he was a Carolina Hurricane or that he was a member of the 2006 Stanley Cup championship roster, or that they drafted him. Even fewer people remember the trade the organization made to move up and pick the Maple Ridge, British Columbia native. Perhaps the most niche of the facts about him is that the Hurricanes drafted him in Raleigh.
3 Hurricanes Who Can Win Awards in 2023-24
August 15, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
Hockey is a team game, but individuals also tend to shine brightly. Every season there is an award ceremony, so the players, coaches, and general managers get praised for their impacts on the game. Here are three people from the Carolina Hurricanes organization who are potential award winners in the 2023-24 season.
Hurricanes’ Andersen Can Clinch History This Season
August 15, 2023 by Mack Gordon
As the start of the NHL season quickly approaches, there’s one particularly intriguing storyline to follow for Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltender Frederik Andersen. Hockey Reference shared in a tweet that Andersen can break the record for the most wins by a goalie in their first 500 career games played if he can rattle off at least 12 wins in his next 21 games. The record is currently held by Braden Holtby who had 293 wins in his first 500 games played.
Hurricanes and Devils Have A Rivalry Brewing
August 14, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
There is nothing more significant than rivalry when it comes to sports. The excitement and anticipation that comes when they face off against one another are special for the players and also the fans. Hockey has historic rivalries that hold a special place in the history books, but some of those do not exist in today’s game. Those are buried beneath the surface, and new ones can be born. A rivalry in the making is between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes. These two teams are currently among the best in the Eastern Conference but have a rich history that brings them together.