Hurricanes prospects to begin NHL apprenticeship at Development Camp

July 6, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – A new class of National Hockey League (NHL) prospects will begin their apprenticeships in becoming pro hockey players in the Carolina Hurricanes organization on Monday. The team has invited 29 players to […]

Hurricanes hire Mark Morris to lead AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers

July 4, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Friday that the team had hired Mark Morris as the head coach of its American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. It was the next move […]

Francis has learned to be patient as Carolina Hurricanes GM

July 3, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – Being a general manager in the National Hockey League (NHL) requires patience and sticking to a plan. At least that’s what Carolina Hurricanes executive vice president and general manager Ron Francis believes. […]

Recap of Hurricanes signings as NHL Free Agency signing period begins

July 2, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes released a number of announcements as the National Hockey League (NHL) free agency signing period began on Wednesday at Noon. The social media time lines filled up with many […]

Hurricanes place Semin on waivers with intent to buy him out

June 30, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – With the NHL free agency signing period approaching on July 1, the Carolina Hurricanes created an uptick on the newswire on Tuesday when they announced that forward Alexander Semin was placed on […]

Hurricanes sign Nestrasil, make qualifying offers to others

June 30, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that the team had agreed to terms with forward Andrej Nestrasil on a two-year contract. The deal will pay Nestrasil $875,000 in 2015-16 and $950,000 in […]

Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Peter Karmanos Jr. headed to Hockey Hall of Fame

June 30, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) announced on Monday that Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Peter Karmanos Jr. was part of the 2015 incoming class to be inducted into the Hall in the […]

Sebastian Aho is early choice to turn pro with the Carolina Hurricanes

June 28, 2015 Peter Koutroumpis

RALEIGH, N.C. – Who is Sebastian Aho? That’s what many were wondering when the Carolina Hurricanes made the Finnish right winger their second pick, 35th overall, in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft at BB&T Center […]