Storm Advisory 10/21/19: NHL News, Links, and Daily Roundup

A positive update on Erik Haula’s status, the Canes have already made the Finals this year, and Brian Boyle returns to the NHL.

By Jake Lerch Oct 21, 2019, 8:07am EDT

Carolina Hurricanes v Anaheim Ducks

Social Media Roundup

This is welcome news regarding Erik Haula...

#Canes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said they kept Erik Haula (upper body -- and not a concussion) off the ice today and might give him another day or few to rest as the schedule permits, but added, "I don't anticipate him being out."
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) October 20, 2019

NBC’s Greatest NHL Fans Instagram story has reached the final, and the Canes are matched up with the Preds. Show your support for a chance to win an autographed puck from the team!

Vote #CANES on the @NHLonNBCSports
Instagram Story!

Reply with a screenshot showing that you voted and we'll send a few random winners an autographed puck! https://t.co/GHyUEI2tiU
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 20, 2019

Speaking of pucks, Haydn Fleury has one he’ll be holding on to...

Congrats on no.1, @fleury96! pic.twitter.com/KlFmTEOBWw
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 20, 2019

Lastly, Dougie Hamilton will be John Forslund’s guest tonight (7pm) at the Backyard Bistro for the Canes Corner radio show. [Backyard Bistro]

Reading Assignments

Panthers sign forward Brian Boyle to one-year deal. [ESPN]
Which Three-Man Units Have Been The Most Dangerous Early On? [TheHockeyNews]
Drew Doughty once again gets the last laugh with the Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk. [SportsNet]
Old friend Marc-Andre Fleury pranks a Penguins TV reporter. [NHL.com]