Reading Assignments
- Yesterday’s News Today: The Canes Country podcast discusses the trade deadline and more, Checkers Corner plus Jake Bean and Haydn Fleury have been recalled
- We got a slight update on the injuries that occurred Tuesday night thanks to Michael Smith:
#Canes defensemen Justin Faulk and Calvin de Haan are day-to-day with upper-body injuries.
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) February 27, 2019
Forward Micheal Ferland, who left Tuesday's game with an upper-body injury, isn't expected to miss time.
- In response to that the Canes recalled Jake Bean and Haydn Fleury ahead of this weekend’s back to back:
The #Canes have recalled Haydn Fleury and Jake Bean from @CheckersHockey
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) February 27, 2019
More Info » https://t.co/5EUUOjhRrs pic.twitter.com/bUxPSLlakY
- Ranking every Storm Surge 1-17. [Yahoo Sports]
- As John Tavares makes his return to Long Island, the Islanders are facing troubling times. [The Athletic $]
- Alex Ovechkin is back to leading the NHL in jersey sales. [ESPN]
- Wes McCauley added to his personal highlight reel once again:
Biggest #Oscars snub?
— NHL (@NHL) February 27, 2019
Hands down, Wes McCauley. pic.twitter.com/kjYxknhLg5
- What’s next for Matt Duchene? [Sporting News]
- Apple is using its ‘Shot on iPhone’ campaign again, this time involving NHL markets including Raleigh. [Apple Insider]
- Inside the mind of a NHL player while he reviews game film. [Sports Day]
- Evander Kane is not happy the NHL failed to review Zdeno Chara’s hit on him. [Sporting News]
- Lastly, former Hurricane Zac Dalpe has a new contract:
The Blue Jackets have signed F Zac Dalpe to a two-year, two-way contract extension.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2019
Stalking the Standings
None of the games around the league last night impacted the Hurricanes’ playoff push.
Updated Standings
- Metro 1: New York Islanders: 62 GP, 79 Points, 104 pt pace, 33 ROW
- Metro 2: Washington Capitals: 64 GP, 79 Points, 101 pt pace, 33 ROW
- Metro 3: Carolina Hurricanes: 63 GP, 74 Points, 96 pt pace, 33 ROW
- WC 1: Montreal Canadiens: 64 GP, 75 Points, 96 pt pace, 32 ROW
- WC 2: Pittsburgh Penguins: 63 GP, 74 Points, 96 pt pace, 32 ROW
- 9th: Columbus Blue Jackets: 62 GP: 73 Points, 96 pt pace, 35 ROW
- 10th: Philadelphia Flyers: 53 PG, 67 Points, 87 pt pace, 28 ROW
Tonight’s Rooting Guide
- Toronto Maple Leafs over the New York Islanders
- Philadelphia Flyers over the Columbus Blue Jackets and no overtime