Hockey legend Jaromir Jagr has hit a lull in his off-season prep, announcing in an Instagram post that he’s suffered a torn hamstring. He’ll now be out for three-to-six weeks, adding that the injury was likely a result of overtraining, which team physio Pavel Kolar warned him against. In a quote translated from Czech by Derek O’Brien of The Hockey News, Jagr said, “When I … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Jagr, Baertschi, Necas
Could Svechnikov Be Ceiling For Jarvis’ Contract?
Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis remains unsigned, a situation that several key forwards coming off their entry-level deals currently find themselves in. Despite that, Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer suggests that the likelier outcome remains that a long-term agreement will get done instead of the sides pivoting to a short-term bridge agreement. A long-term pact … [Read more...] about Could Svechnikov Be Ceiling For Jarvis’ Contract?
Summer Synopsis: Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes have been the envy of many NHL teams for the past half-decade, building out a sustainable lineup that nicely blended veteran pieces with up-and-coming prospects. Despite the seemingly endless supply of talent, Carolina has never been able to put it all together and go a run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Their regular season success over the past 5+ years is … [Read more...] about Summer Synopsis: Carolina Hurricanes
International Notes: Charlin, Vondras, Rueschoff
While it’s a bit early to look ahead to next year’s wave of international free agents, one player who is already believed to be getting some interest in North America is goaltender Stephane Charlin, suggests Philipp Rindlisbacher of the Berner Zeitung. The 23-year-old is coming off his best showing in Switzerland’s top division, posting a 2.81 GAA with a .919 SV% in 30 games … [Read more...] about International Notes: Charlin, Vondras, Rueschoff
Carolina Hurricanes Make Front Office Changes
General manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, Eric Tulsky, continues to organize his front office after former general manager Don Waddell resigned from the team in late May. The organization announced today they have hired Tyler Dellow as assistant general manager and promoted Darren Yorke to associate general manager and GM of the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. Dellow has been in the … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Make Front Office Changes