Andrew Schnittker
Managing Editor
Andrew has been covering the Hurricanes since 2016, first for Technician, NC State's student newspaper, and then starting with Canes Country starting in 2018. Andrew started as managing editor of Canes Country in 2020. Andrew also covers his alma mater, NC State (class of 2019) for Inside Pack Sports. Beyond following NC State and the Hurricanes, Andrew is a diehard Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and is always up for conversation on either of those teams.
About Last Season: Pyotr Kochetkov
The Russian rookie kept taking steps forward as the Hurricanes’ goalie of the future this past season, and the goalie picture for 2023-24 sets up a low-pressure situation for him.
About Last Season: Brady Skjei
Brady Skjei had his best season yet with the Hurricanes in 2022-23, but what does his future with the team hold?
Hurricanes bring back own vets, make big splash on day one of free agency
Recapping a flurry of signings from the Hurricanes on day one of free agency, and looking at what might come next, with commentary from general manager Don Waddell.
Hurricanes sign Michael Bunting to three-year deal
The Hurricanes have added some goal scoring and toughness to their forward group.
Hurricanes land Dmitry Orlov on two-year deal
The Hurricanes have landed one of the biggest fish in this year’s free agency class on a short-term, big money deal.
Hurricanes bring back Andersen, Raanta
The Hurricanes are running it back in net this year.
Hurricanes sign Jesper Fast to two-year contract extension
The Swedish winger will be back in the fold at an average of $2.4 million for the next two seasons.
About Last Season: Jordan Staal
The Hurricanes’ captain was once again a strong two-way force in what could have been his last season in a Hurricanes uniform.
About Last Season: Frederik Andersen
The Danish netminder had an up-and-down regular season followed by a stellar playoff run. Should the Hurricanes bring him back?
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers: Eastern Conference Final game 1 preview, lineups and game discussion
The Hurricanes and Panthers will finally kick off the Eastern Conference Final tonight as the a Southeast Division rivalry begins anew.