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This Week’s News
- Hurricanes sign Rees to entry-level contract, AHL start date announced
- Hurricanes announce training camp schedule, roster
- Carolina Hurricanes top 25 under 25 #7: Ryan Suzuki
- Carolina Hurricanes top 25 under 25 #8: Warren Foegele
Reading Assignments
- A final look back at 2020:
In a year unlike any other, there were still plenty of moments to enjoy
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) December 31, 2020
Here's to celebrating the good, and looking forward to the year to come pic.twitter.com/iZYabkXgPf
- You may have noticed that both Clark Bishop and Roland McKeown were notably left off the training camp roster. McKeown has cleared waivers and plans to play in Europe while Bishop has been placed on waivers for a purpose yet to be announced:
Defenseman Roland McKeown cleared waivers. #Canes GM Don Waddell said the plan is for McKeown to play this season with Skelleftea AIK of the SHL before returning to North America.
— Michael Smith (@MSmithCanes) December 31, 2020
Waiver Placements 31-12-2020:
— CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) December 31, 2020
Clark Bishop CAR
Alexandre Alain MTL (unconditional)
* Roland McKeown cleared.https://t.co/Py76o9jtAs
- There is a special bonus Canes Cast this week wishing 2020 so long. [Hurricanes]
- The Washington Capitals shocked the hockey world when they signed free agent Zdeno Chara. While his first choice was to stay in Boston, Chara explains why he left for Washington. [ESPN]
- Bruins GM Don Sweeney also provided his own context on the move leading to the long-time captain leaving New England. [Boston]
- The Blue Jackets have signed RFA Pierre-Luc Dubois to a two-year extension after Dubois threatened to not report to training camp. [Blue Jackets]
- Tough news for the former Hurricane who continues to face health concerns:
Micheal Ferland will not be in Vancouver for the start of the Canucks training camp.
— Rick Dhaliwal (@DhaliwalSports) December 31, 2020
Agent Jason Davidson : Mike is at home trying to work things through. His health is the upmost importance. We will continue to work with the #Canucks in what is best for Mike.
- The NHL introduced a new wrinkle this season by adding taxi squads. While they make it easier to recall players in the event on an injury or sickness, they also have the potential to really help cap-strapped organizations. [The Athletic $]
- The best NHL moments from 2020. [SI]
- Canada’s federal government has waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for NHL players. [Sportnet]