Storm Advisory 11/20/19: NHL News, Links, and Daily Roundup

The Hurricanes sweep the road trip, a requiem for Joel Edmundson’s stick, and Hathaway is set for an in-person hearing.

By Zeke Lukow Nov 20, 2019, 9:03am EST

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NHL: Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks

In Case You Missed It

Here's where things stand a quarter of the way through the season!

Which matchup would you be most excited for? pic.twitter.com/b9Obz3eeoU
— NHL (@NHL) November 19, 2019

Necas: You take it

Nino: No, YOU take it

Necas: *takes it pic.twitter.com/bObdrISIJJ
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) November 20, 2019

Lucas Wallmark to Nino Niederreiter. A really slick move from Niederreiter in front to make it 3-0 Hurricanes. pic.twitter.com/6KQmXV7jRW
— Brett Finger (@brett_finger) November 20, 2019

Despite using a new stick Joel Edmundson’s point streak continued last night.

With "Wind Beneath My Wings" as the soundtrack, pouring one out for Joel Edmundson's stick, which broke during the #Canes morning skate. pic.twitter.com/yphzM5E7V6
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) November 19, 2019

Reading Assignments

NHL plans on releasing the name of the Seattle NHL team in early 2020. Could be as close as two months away. [NESN]

The Charlotte Checkers (CAR) have again dipped into the free-agent market.

They signed forward Kerby Rychel to a one-year AHL contract Tuesday. Last season he had 23-20-43 in 57 games with the Stockton Heat.

Last week the Checkers signed forward Casey Bailey to a PTO.#AHL pic.twitter.com/KH97cGNyjt
— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsNHL) November 20, 2019

Current Winnipeg Jets defenseman Nathan Beaulieu told The Athletic how hard it was losing in Buffalo. [The Athletic$]
No one expected the Toronto Maple Leafs to have this rough of a start, not even the players. To help try to get out of a five-game losing streak, the players called a players-only meeting. [Sportsnet]

These are the kind of passes we love, Robert Thomas (@RThomas_27). pic.twitter.com/AZtNNa0NTt
— NHL (@NHL) November 20, 2019

After multiple injuries, the Buffalo Sabres have struggled. GM Jason Botterill is seeking to add forward depth. [ESPN]
Garnet Hathaway is set to have an in-person hearing with the NHL today for spitting on Eric Gudbranson. [Russian Machine Never Breaks]