The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Charles-Alexis Legault to a three-year entry-level contract (via CapFriendly). The Hurricanes selected Legault with their 2023 fifth-round pick and he went on to lead the NCAA in plus/minus with a +36 while tallying nine goals and 15 assists in 39 games. Legault’s numbers were a massive improvement from his freshman season when he … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sign Charles-Alexis Legault To ELC
NHL Announces 2024 Selke Trophy Finalists
The NHL has announced the finalists for the 2024 Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron took home the trophy last season, marking his sixth time winning the award. This year’s Selke Trophy finalists are Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, Florida … [Read more...] about NHL Announces 2024 Selke Trophy Finalists
Pesce To Miss First Two Games, DeAngelo Cleared To Play
While the Hurricanes are hopeful that defenseman Brett Pesce (lower body) will return at some point in the second round, it won’t be at the beginning of the series. Team reporter Walt Ruff relays (Twitter link) that the 29-year-old won’t be accompanying the team to New York and has been ruled out of the first two games of the series. However, Tony DeAngelo, who took a slash to … [Read more...] about Pesce To Miss First Two Games, DeAngelo Cleared To Play
Snapshots: Smith, Schenn, Second Round, DiPietro
Forward Cole Smith was held out of Friday night’s Game 6 lineup due to a lower-body injury, per the team (Twitter link). Smith was replaced by Juuso Parssinen making his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut. Parssinen took on a larger role than Smith’s received, stepping into the team’s second line and bumping Mark Jankowski down the lineup. Only three Predators forwards, including … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Smith, Schenn, Second Round, DiPietro
Hurricanes Confirm AHL Affiliation Agreement With Chicago Wolves
As reported yesterday, the Hurricanes have now officially agreed on a three-year affiliation agreement with the AHL’s Chicago Wolves to once again become their top minor-league affiliate. Carolina spent the 2023-24 season without an AHL affiliate after the Wolves’ ownership and management group opted to try operating independently. Results for both clubs this season proved it … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Confirm AHL Affiliation Agreement With Chicago Wolves