luke-decock Stories - Canes Country
Jim Rutherford: Who Needs Defensemen, Anyway? (Updated!)
THN's Draft Preview magazine is perhaps the best thing they do; they always get some good quotes on different prospects, and provide basic information on players that are often unknown to NHL fans. They also give a snapshot into how teams think entering the draft; consider, for example, this quote...
More Questions for Karmanos
There is still plenty of talk around town about Hurricanes owner, Peter Karmanos' visit to Raleigh yesterday. Many fans will be happy when he returns to Detroit. While the candid CEO certainly has the right to his opinions, one has to wonder what purpose his controversial statements served on...
Matt Murley "Pulls a Radulov" - Now AWOL in Russia
During the offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Matt Murley to a two-way, one year contract. Murley was originally drafted in the second round in 1999 by Pittsburgh, had 21 goals with 62 points for San Antonio last year, and is an RPI graduate. Fans from Albany were looking forward...
Hurricanes Beat Writer to Change Positions
It was announced tonight that Luke DeCock will be stepping into a new role and will no longer be covering the Carolina Hurricanes on a full-time basis. DeCock has been the Canes beat writer since the fall of 2000. He posted an article in Lord Stanley's Blog this evening saying that he will now be...
The Battle Rages On - Why MSM Hates Blogs
Main stream media, (MSM), has always held contempt for blogs. The disdain took a very public turn during this past week as well known sportscaster Bob Costas hosted a special feature about the new media on his most recent "Costas NOW" series on HBO. The 90 minute show was comprised of several...
Lay Your Hands On Me - Next Season Karmanos to be More Involved
In a recent report written by beat writer Luke DeCock, the sometimes "absentee" owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, Mr. Peter Karmanos has promised to be more active in the running of his NHL franchise this coming year. Karmanos is reportedly taking a lesser role at Compuware, his number one...






