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10-24-2009 - Hurricanes organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009
For the first time in memory, Carolina looks poised to turn over its roster with players it drafted.
10-01-2009 - Albany River Rats 2009-10 preview
After two seasons on the outside looking in, the Rats looked poised for a return to the AHL playoffs.
09-10-2009 - 2009 Traverse City Prospects Tournament recap -- Day 4
The Carolina Hurricanes, a new participant in the Traverse City Tournament, came away champions after beating the Minnesota Wild.
09-08-2009 - Q&A with Jamie McBain
Jamie McBain is a leader on the blue line for a very competitive Carolina Hurricanes entry in the 2009 Traverse City Tournament.
09-08-2009 - Q&A with Stefan Chaput
Stefan Chaput is playing in his first game action since last December, when he was derailed by a hip injury that required major surgery and months of rehab.
09-07-2009 - 2009 Traverse City Prospects Tournament Recap -- Day 1
Today's games included Western Conference rivals Columbus against Minnesota and St. Louis against Dallas. The Eastern Conference battles were between the NY Rangers and Carolina and Detroit and Atlanta.
08-28-2009 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects, Fall 2009
Once a bleak aspect of an otherwise solid franchise, Carolina’s prospect ranks have climbed back to respectability thanks to savvy drafting and a commitment to holding on to their young players and picks.
07-12-2009 - Hurricanes 2009 draft review
The Hurricanes drafted heavily for size in 2009.
06-21-2009 - Hurricanes 2009 draft preview
The Hurricanes hold the No. 27 pick in the 2009 draft.
05-31-2009 - Hurricanes 2004 draft evaluation
Not only did the Carolina Hurricanes host the 2004 Entry Draft, but they went out of their way to make a splash, moving up to No. 4 overall to get the player they wanted.
05-17-2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 AHL/ECHL season review
For the first time in a few seasons, the team has talent in the minor leagues that can reliably step in when needed in Raleigh.
05-04-2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 rookie review
Eight Hurricanes players fit the NHL's rookie criteria this season.
03-28-2009 - Hurricanes junior prospects 2008-09 review
The Carolina Hurricanes have eight CHL prospects, and the high-end players have stepped to the forefront.
03-02-2009 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects, Spring 2009
Zach Boychuk is Carolina's top prospect.
02-01-2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 NCAA prospects update
While the Hurricanes have used the majority of their draft picks in recent years on CHL players, the times the team has selected current NCAA or college-bound players has proven fruitful.
01-11-2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 AHL prospects update
The River Rats are getting back on track with a chance to re-enter the playoff hunt.
01-05-2009 - Murphy rules in Belleville instead of Ottawa
As the hockey world focuses on the World Junior Hockey Championships and Team Canada's defense of its gold medal against Team Sweden, a player not on the roster still casts a shadow far longer than his smallish stature would seem to command.
12-02-2008 - Hurricanes 2008-09 junior prospect update
Seven Carolina prospects currently play in the CHL.
11-10-2008 - Boychuk more than healed up
It has been a whirlwind six months for Zach Boychuk.
11-01-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 system audit
Carolina’s off-ice focus in recent seasons has been rebuilding a prospect base that had thinned into arguably the NHL’s weakest group.
10-08-2008 - Albany River Rats 2008-09 season preview
The River Rats begin their second season as the Carolina Hurricanes’ top affiliate with two major questions.
09-15-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 training camp preview
There should be at least one rookie on Carolina's opening night roster.
08-27-2008 - Hurricanes Top 20 Prospects, Fall 2008
Carolina’s prospect depth has made huge strides in the past few seasons.
06-29-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 draft review
The Hurricanes began their selections with Zach Boychuk.
06-18-2008 - Hurricanes 2008 draft preview
Carolina holds the No. 14 slot in the 2008 draft.
06-04-2008 - Hurricanes 2003 draft evaluation
The final eight selections of Carolina’s 2003 draft have played just 51 NHL games, but the second overall selection netted them a franchise center who helped them hoist a Stanley Cup.
05-26-2008 - Q&A with Drayson Bowman
Carolina draft pick Drayson Bowman is part of the 2008 Memorial Cup-winning Spokane Chiefs.
05-05-2008 - Hurricanes 2007-08 rookie review
The Carolina Hurricanes started their season with no rookies in the lineup and no prospects pegged for their NHL debuts. But injuries and a persistent flu bug led to numerous short-term call-ups that pressed a top prospect into action and gave a few older prospects a chance to impress at the NHL level.
03-22-2008 - Hurricanes Top 20, Spring 2008
The Hurricanes' prospect pool is deeper than it has been in some time.
01-22-2008 - Lawson living the gold and blue dream
Kyle Lawson is a sophomore at Notre Dame.
01-19-2008 - Hurricanes NCAA prospects update
Carolina boasts five players - four defensemen and one forward - on NCAA teams.
01-08-2008 - Hurricanes AHL/ECHL prospects update
Carolina's stable of pro prospects is goaltender-rich.
12-06-2007 - Hurricanes fall 2007 junior update
Carolina has seven prospects currently playing the CHL.
09-27-2007 - Hurricanes AHL prospects preview
The Carolina Hurricanes take over as the sole affiliate of the Albany River Rats.
09-12-2007 - Hurricanes 2007 training camp preview
The Hurricanes seem poised to begin the 2007-08 campaign without any prospects or rookies on their roster.
09-11-2007 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Brandon Sutter takes over as the Canes top prospect.
07-29-2007 - Hurricanes 2007 draft review
A familiar hockey family name topped the Carolina Hurricanes' 2007 draft
06-15-2007 - Hurricanes 2007 draft preview
The Carolina Hurricanes hold the No. 11 pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-10-2007 - Hurricanes 2002 draft evaluation
The Carolina Hurricanes had only four picks in the 2002 draft, but did find Cam Ward at No. 25.
04-18-2007 - Hurricanes junior prospect season review
Bobby Hughes has already graduated to the AHL Albany River Rats.
03-29-2007 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects
The Hurricanes system underwent a tremendous number of changes this season, losing a number of top prospects to graduation.
03-13-2007 - Dodge leading Clarkson by example
He's not the flashiest player out on the ice, but Clarkson team captain Nick Dodge is certainly the kind of player needed on the ice when the outcome of the game is on the line.
02-20-2007 - Hurricanes NCAA prospects update
The Hurricanes have six defensemen and one very good forward playing in the NCAA.
12-18-2006 - Hurricanes AHL prospects update
For the first time in nearly five years, the Albany River Rats are a competitive team in the AHL.
11-29-2006 - Peters working to fit in in Albany
Netminder Justin Peters is a rookie with the AHL Albany River Rats.
11-14-2006 - Hurricanes junior prospect update
The Hurricanes have five players in the CHL, three in the OHL and two in the QMJHL.
08-15-2006 - Hurricanes top 20 prospects
Cam Ward returns to the top spot in the Hurricanes’ system after a phenomenal Stanley Cup playoff run.
07-17-2006 - Hurricanes 2006 draft review
The Hurricanes had six picks in 2006 starting in the second round. They added two defensemen, two centers and two wingers to the prospect pool.
06-19-2006 - Hurricanes 2006 draft preview
The Hurricanes are without their first round pick this season but still in need of developing system depth at most positions.
06-12-2006 - Hurricanes 2001 draft evaluation
The Hurricanes drafted eight players in 2001 but only Mike Zigomanis has made the NHL so far.
05-09-2006 - Hurricanes 2005-06 rookie review
The Carolina Hurricanes had a total of five rookies suit up for them this season including goaltender Cam Ward.
04-09-2006 - Hurricanes CHL prospects season review
The Hurricanes have four prospects in the OHL, two in the WHL, and one in the QMJHL
03-22-2006 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects
Defenseman Jack Johnson unseats Cam Ward as the Carolina Hurricanes top prospect.
03-02-2006 - Hurricanes NCAA prospects update
The ‘Canes NCAA prospects all reside on the blue line including one of their blue chip prospects, Jack Johnson.
02-21-2006 - Nastiuk settles into groove with 'Blades
Kevin Nastiuk, now with the ECHL Florida Everblades, has been well-traveled in his rookie season for the Carolina Hurricanes.
02-15-2006 - Everything clicking for Canes Carson
Just one season removed from registering 24 points in 61 games, Carolina Hurricanes prospect Brett Carson has exploded offensively for the Calgary Hitmen.
01-06-2006 - Carolina AHL prospects update
While the Lock Monsters have struggled as of late, there have been some bright spots with the Carolina Hurricanes prospects.
12-22-2005 - Q&A with Magnus Akerlund
The 19-year-old Carolina Hurricanes prospect who was named to Team Sweden’s World Junior squad for 2006.
12-22-2005 - Q&A with Jack Johnson
Hockey’s Future caught up with Johnson as he readied himself for his first World Junior Championship appearance with Team USA.
12-09-2005 - LaRose makes NHL debut on Canes top line
Injuries have given prospect Chad LaRose a chance with the division-leading Carolina Hurricanes.
11-30-2005 - Hurricanes CHL prospects update
The Carolina Hurricanes have seven prospects competing in the CHL this season.
11-13-2005 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects
Goaltender Cam Ward continues to lead the Carolina Hurricanes list of prospects.
08-17-2005 - Hurricanes 2005 draft review
The Carolina Hurricanes selected defenseman Jack Johnson third overall, along with eight other players in 2005.
07-23-2005 - Hurricanes 2005 draft preview
The Carolina Hurricanes will select third in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
05-23-2005 - Hurricanes 2000 draft evaluation
The Carolina Hurricanes selected eight players in 2000, the most notable being defenseman Niclas Wallin.
03-23-2005 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects
Goaltenders abound, and top the list of prospects for the Carolina Hurricanes.
03-22-2005 - Fast on retreat after slow start
Carolina defensive prospect Brad Fast is trying to get back on track in the ECHL after a disappointing start to the season in Lowell.
03-12-2005 - Ladd geared up for playoff run
Carolina Hurricanes prospect Andrew Ladd has rebounded from a season-long slump jumpstarted by a gold medal in the WJC.
03-07-2005 - Vagner making most of second chance with the Hurricanes
The former first round pick of the Dallas Stars is trying to put past disappointments behind him and turn pro in North America as his Q career winds down.
01-17-2005 - Hurricanes CHL prospects update
Andrew Ladd, the fourth overall pick in the 2004 draft, headlines a list of 10 Carolina Hurricanes prospects currently playing in the CHL.
12-08-2004 - Q&A with Craig Kowalski
Former Northern Michigan workhorse Craig Kowalski is now minding the nets for the ECHL Florida Everblades.
11-11-2004 - Carson works on physical play with Hitmen
Carolina Hurricanes pick Brett Carson is back as a leader for the WHL Calgary Hitmen.
10-12-2004 - Lowell Lock Monsters season preview
The Lock Monsters look to improve with help from affiliates Carolina and Calgary.
08-13-2004 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects
Goaltender Cam Ward leads the Carolina Hurricanes Top 20 prospects.
07-14-2004 - Hurricanes 2004 draft review
For the second year in a row the Carolina Hurricanes drafted the No. 1 North American skater according to Central Scouting.
06-10-2004 - Hurricanes 2004 draft preview
The Carolina Hurricanes will select in the No. 8 spot in the 2004 Entry Draft.
05-21-2004 - Hurricanes 1999 draft evaluation
Only David Tanabe has made any impact at the NHL level of the Hurricanes nine picks in 1999, although four of them remain prospects.
05-12-2004 - Hurricanes rookie review 2003-04
A look at the eight rookies who suited up for the Hurricanes in 2003-04.
05-11-2004 - Hurricanes prospects final statistics 2003-04
Final regular season statistics for Carolina Hurricanes prospects on all levels.
04-07-2004 - Richmond continues as a standout
Highlights of Carolina prospect forward Danny Richmond's movement from Junior A, to the NCAA, to major junior.
02-11-2004 - Q&A with Rob Zepp
Interview with Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Rob Zepp, currently with the ECHL Florida Everblades.
12-27-2003 - Hurricanes send two to WJC
Canes prospects Danny Richmond and Daniel Manzato are representing the US and Switzerland in the WJCs.
07-05-2003 - Hurricanes draft review
Review of the nine players taken by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
07-15-2002 - Carolina Hurricanes draft review
Review of the players taken by the Stanley Cup Finalist Carolina Hurricanes.
05-28-2002 - Carolina Hurricanes Final Prospect Report
Final update on Carolina prospects and their statistics for the 2001-02 season.
04-03-2002 - Carolina Prospect Update
An update with stats for all Carolina Hurricane prospects, regular season only.
03-10-2002 - Goaltending Logjam in Carolina
The Carolina Hurricanes have a surplus of goaltenders in their system. They recently acquired Kevin Weekes, another “potential" starter.
03-03-2002 - Carolina Prospects Statistical Update
This report is not intended to track player progress since the last update, but to simply provide statistics for all of the Carolina Hurricane's prospects.
02-05-2002 - Carolina Prospects Update
Lowell remains in first in the AHL’s North Division with 63 points, 3 ahead of Manchester. The Lock Monsters pulled off an impressive 4-3 win over the Monarchs yesterday, then beat Providence 3-1...
01-23-2002 - Carolina Hurricanes prospect interview: Tomas Malec
Tomas Malec, a Florida Panthers draft pick, shared his thoughts about his previous career and his future plans. Have a look!
01-22-2002 - Hurricanes Mid-Season Prospect Report
The Hurricanes organization is successful at all levels at the current time. In the ECHL, the Florida Everblades are 23-13-5 and 4th in the Southeast Division, 4 points behind division-leading Greenville. The Lowell Lock...
12-23-2001 - Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Profiles
Updates for all members of the Hurricanes Top Prospect List. The motto for the Carolina Hurricanes seems to have become 'quality, not quantity,' as can be demonstrated by the mere 13 members of their Top Prospect List. However, if you look at their track record over...
11-04-2001 - Tigers hand the Monsters their First Loss
Make sure to check out the AHL Report every day to check up on the latest action in the top minor league. AHL Report's Feldman breaks down the Tigers-Monsters latest tilt......
08-04-2001 - 'Canes 2001 Prospect Wrap-up
wrap-up for the 'Canes.
07-17-2001 - Hurricanes Sign Defenseman Igor Knyazev
The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that the team has come to terms with Russian defenseman Igor Knyazev, who was selected 15th overall in the 1st Round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.
06-30-2001 - 'Canes Draft in Review
A look back at players selected by the Hurricanes at the 2001 Entry Draft.
06-18-2001 - Hurricanes Draft Preview
Kirk takes a look at possible selections for Carolina at the upcoming Amateur Draft.
11-15-2000 - Czech NHL rookies - Josef Vasicek
Second part of the series covering Czech NHL rookies of the 2000 - 2001 season. This time it's Carolina Hurricanes center Josef Vasicek.
06-19-2000 - Carolina Hurricanes 2000 Entry Draft Preview
On June 24 and 25, the NHL will gather in Calgary for the 2000 Entry Draft. Armed with three picks in the first sixty, Carolina General Manager Jim Rutherford and Sheldon Ferguson, Director of Amateur Scouting, will take a dip into the amateur pool t
11-08-1999 - Canes Prospects Three Stars of the Week
Canes Prospects Three Stars of the Week For the week ending 11/06/99
11-07-1999 - Hurricanes First Rounders of the Nineties: Where Are They Now?
The Carolina Hurricanes franchise had nine first round picks from 1990 to 1999. Here is a look at who was picked by the Whalers and Hurricanes and where they ended up.
10-16-1999 - Hurricane Tracking Chart
While storm watchers are tracking Hurricane Irene's march to Florida, you can use this chart to track where the Carolina Hurricanes prospects ended up for this season.
10-04-1999 - Carolina Signs Tanabe
After a topsy turvy week in the Carolina Hurricanes-David Tanabe relationship, the nineteen year old defenseman signs a multiyear contract with the NHL team. This past week saw David Tanabe play in preseason games for the Hurricanes. David Tanabe re
09-17-1999 - Training camp cuts made
Forty-two Hurricanes and hopefuls gathered in Cary, North Carolina on September 5th for physicals and photos. From there they flew to Ft. Myers, Florida for the opening of Carolina Hurricanes training camp.
09-09-1999 - Rookie Camp Successful for Canes
The Carolina Hurricanes hosted twenty-nine players at their rookie camp in Detroit last week. Twelve players were given tryouts. Out of the remaining seventeen, all but one had been drafted by the Canes. The camp, and ensuing rookie tournament, was
08-26-1999 - Badgers' Tanabe Leaves Wisconsin After Freshman Year to Go Pro
David Tanabe, defenseman for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, and their third leading scorer during the 1998-1999 season, has elected to turn pro with the Carolina Hurricanes.
08-24-1999 - Canes in College
Eight of the Carolina Hurricanes prospects have chosen to remain in college. Four centers, three left wingers, and one defenseman are hitting the books and the ice this year. Here is an overview of future Canes who are going to school.
07-08-1999 - Canes Top Three Picks Surprised
The top three picks by the Carolina Hurricanes in last months NHL Entry draft were surprised, and not always for the best. David Tanabe, Brett Lysak, and Brad Fast were taken in the first, second, and third rounds, respectively.
06-30-1999 - Carolina Hurricanes 99 Draft Review
Eye of the Hurricane a Hurricane's Draft Review
06-03-1999 - Jeff Heerema Profile
The Hurricanes' top prospect this season goes by the name of Jeff Heerema. Heerema is a right winger who plays for the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario League.
01-17-1998 - Hurricanes Look to Bright Future
With playoff contention looking doubtful, the Carolina Hurricanes, nee Hartford Whalers, are starting to focus on the upcoming draft and the future of the club...
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