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Pink Slip Index: Complications in Carolina

In the NHL, coach firings are as common as parking tickets in New York City. Throughout the NHL season I'll be taking a bi-weekly look at five coaches who are the most likely to get fired. Be advised your local coach may be axed at any moment. Consider this fair warning. Things have changed quite a bit since our last...

It's the Evgeni Malkin Show

After giving up six goals in Game 2, Cam Ward did everything he possibly could to keep the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 and give them an opportunity to win. Then, with about 10 minutes to play in the third period, the flood gates opened and Pittsburgh took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series with a convincing 6-2 win. As...

Eastern Conference Finals Preview: Where's the Bitterness?

Well this is kind of a letdown. After watching the Penguins take on long-time rivals Philadelphia and Washington in the first two rounds of the Eastern Conference playoffs, they're now taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in the conference final. It's a match-up that offers nothing in the way of hatred, bitterness or rivalry....

The Ice Sheet: Return of 'Cane Season

It must be tough to be a Carolina Hurricanes fan. Consider this for a moment: twice in the last seven years the franchise formerly known as the Hartford Whalers has fought its way to the Stanley Cup Finals -- winning it all in the first year after the lockout in 2006 -- only to miss the playoffs the following two...

Can Boston Stop Carolina's Momentum?

The Bruins and Hurricanes enter their Eastern Conference semifinal coming off completely different opening round wins. On one hand, Boston absolutely dominated a hapless Canadiens squad with a clean four-game sweep. On the other hand, Carolina had to go seven games with the Devils, including a nail-biter in the deciding...

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05/30/12 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Getting expert opinions on... Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch - Richmond VA In preparation for the Stanley Cup playoffs, I try to canvass hockey people much smarter than myself to gauge opinions on how teams are playing and which teams they like more than others.