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This Week’s News
- Canes Country Podcast: Biggest Offseason Needs for the Hurricanes, Trades and Free Agency
- Sebastian Aho: ‘Hopefully next year we can take the next step.’
- Carolina Hurricanes Trade Tiers: Who Will and Won’t Get Traded - Part One
- Carolina Hurricanes Trade Tiers Part Two: The Most Likely Trade Pieces
- Breaking down the Canes’ internal free agents: Forwards, Goaltenders
- Breaking down the Canes’ internal free agents: Defensemen
Reading Assignments
- If you find yourself with nearly three hours of free time, this one is sure to deliver. Paul Maurice Digs In with Tripp Tracy:
- Jaccob Slavin will be featured on a new Player Inclusion Committee formed by the NHL. [Hurricanes]
- Tweetmail is back and this week Michael Smith is discussing the offseason, upgrades, and routines. [Hurricanes]
- Nothing has been officially announced by any party involved, but it appears it’s a sure thing that the Charlotte Checkers will now be an affiliate of the Florida Panthers. [Florida Hockey Now]
- Speaking of the Panthers, they have hired Bill Zito to be their new General Manager. [ESPN]
- Among other changes going on throughout the league, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced their new assistant coaches:
The Penguins have named Todd Reirden and Mike Vellucci assistant coaches.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 2, 2020
Reirden, 49, will oversee the team’s defensive group and power-play unit. Vellucci, 54, will work with the team’s forwards and oversee the penalty kill.
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- The Winnipeg Jets may be looking to move Patrik Laine, but who would be good suitors to land the Finn? [SI]
- Laine trade talk, Canadiens moves, the goalie market and more. [The Athletic $]
- Has the bubble life warped the on-ice officiating? [ESPN]
- If one team has set the example of what a perennial powerhouse should look like it is the Tampa Bay Lightning. But how did they get to this point? [ESPN]
- A catering company is suing NHL bubble residence Hotel X for $60-million — alleges it was tossed for company with hockey ties. [The Star]
- Did you buy tickets through Stubhub before COVID-19 hit and have been having trouble getting a refund? You’re not alone. [The Athletic $]
- What we are hearing about the 2020-21 NHL season as of now. [ESPN]
Scoreboard Update
Eastern Conference Round 2
| Series | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
| #1 Philadelphia Flyers vs #6 New York Islanders | Series Tied 3-3 | 9/5 at 7:30pm |
| #2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs #4 Boston Bruins | Lightning Win 4-1 | N/A |
Western Conference Round 2
| Series | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
| #1 Vegas Golden Knights vs #5 Vancouver Canucks | Golden Knights Win 4-3 | N/A |
| #2 Colorado Avalanche vs #3 Dallas Stars | Stars Win 4-3 | N/A |