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Yesterday’s News Today
- Lundqvist puts on a show as Canes fall 4-2 to Rangers
- Metro Roundup: The Canes are struggling to create separation
- The latest Canes Country Podcast is out, the topic this week is the Haydn Fleury conundrum
Social Media Roundup
- A fun fact from Eetu Luostarinen’s NHL debut last night:
Eetu Luostarinen will become the first player to wear No. 43 for the @Canes tonight.
— Cory Lavalette (@corylav) November 7, 2019
Numbers that have never been worn (accd. to @hockey_ref): 50, 66, 68, 69, 75, 76, 78, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 90, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99.
- Speaking of Luostarinen, he got the traditional rookie treatment last night:
The solo lap.
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) November 7, 2019
Welcome to the #Canes, Eetu! pic.twitter.com/x9SoELI2XA
- The Hurricanes appear to be parting ways with Alex Lintuniemi:
[NEWS] Canes place Alex Lintuniemi on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract
— Charlotte Checkers (@CheckersHockey) November 7, 2019
More: https://t.co/1OhMoXuBqw pic.twitter.com/kZlM0RiJc5
Reading Assignments
- Women’s hockey is coming to North Carolina thanks to new NC State club. [Technician]
- Why the Carolina Hurricanes wanted Dominik Bokk. [EP Rinkside $]
- Craig MacTavish takes us inside his crazy three-month stint in the KHL. [TSN]
- Eliminating morning skates is the NHL’s version of load management. [LA Times]
- San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is being sued by a Las Vegas casino over unpaid gambling markers. [LV Review Journal]
- The Boston Bruins, and much of the NHL, use different hydration techniques to stay healthy. [Boston Herald]
- Inside the strange, weird world of NHL slang. [The Athletic $]
- Under Barry Trotz’s watch, the Islanders remain one of the most intriguing teams in the NHL. [The Hockey News]