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After the recent public referendum on a potential new arena for the Arizona Coyotes fell short last Tuesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont pitched the team to relocate its services to the American Northeast. Connecticut has not seen a professional team since the Hartford Whalers, who held a place...

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Hurricanes cruise in Game 4, push Devils to brink in Eastern 2nd Round

Hurricanes

NEWARK, N.J. -- Jordan Martinook had his fourth straight multipoint game for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6-1 win against the New Jersey Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round at Prudential Center on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History

Compuware

For people that are supposed to be exceedingly competent businesspeople, National Hockey League owners sure do make some fascinating choices. For evidence, look no further than Peter Karmanos Jr., former…

Bobby Hull’s grandson slams back at critics following the death of his grandfather

Chicago Blackhawks

Earlier this week, Bobby Hull died at 84. Hull is the Chicago Blackhawks’ all-time leading goal scorer and is considered one of the best NHL players ever. He played for 16 seasons for the Chicago ... The post Bobby Hull’s grandson slams back at critics following the death of his grandfather appeared...

Why Hartford Lost Its NHL Team: A Look Back at the Hartford Whalers

From 1979 to 1997, the Hartford Whalers were an NHL team based in Hartford, Connecticut. The team relocated due to a number of factors, including financial difficulties, low attendance, and an inability to find a new arena. The team’s inability to generate significant revenue from ticket sales was o...

Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?

Sami Kapanen

was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who played 13 seasons with the Hartford Whalers, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Flyers. Kapanen played for the Maple Leafs until De...

Carolina Hurricanes’ 5 Best Trades in Franchise History

Bret Hedican

One of every hockey fan’s favorite things to do is to analyze trades and pick a winner and a loser. Despite the natural tendency to choose a side, a trade…

NHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win

Rangers

Welcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 11 games Tuesday.

NHL On Tap: Hurricanes visit Rangers looking for 12th straight win

Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome to the NHL On Tap. Three NHL.com writers will share what they are most looking forward to on the schedule each day. Today, their choices from the 11 games Tuesday.

Howe's 801st NHL goal forgotten by many with Ovechkin closing in

Alex Ovechkin is chasing history, and what remains a mythical number in NHL lore, as he closes in on passing Gordie Howe for second on the League's goal list.

Ovechkin scores 800th with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks

CHICAGO -- Alex Ovechkin knew this milestone was a big one.

Ovechkin reaches 800 with hat trick for Capitals against Blackhawks

Gordie Howe

CHICAGO -- Alex Ovechkin knew this milestone was a big one. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 800 goals when he had a hat trick for the Washington Capitals in a 7-3 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Tuesday. Howe, who died on June 10, 2016, at the age...

Maurice taking different approach to new job as Panthers coach

It has taken Paul Maurice 25 years to boil down the details.

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13