Hurricanes' stars shine, but depth forwards disappoint

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Full Name: Thomas Manshack Website:
Info: Husband, father, hockey writer. Born and bred North Carolinian. Hurricanes season ticket holder. Scrub defenseman.

Posted by Thomas Manshack on 02 February

Hurricanes’ stars shine, but depth forwards disappoint

Tweet Jim Rutherford succeeded in reinvigorating the Carolina Hurricanes’ top-end offense over the offseason, but now he’s facing a whole new set of challenges. In 2011-12, the Hurricanes started their...

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Posted by Thomas Manshack on 12 January

Short season represents last chance for some Hurricanes prospects

When the Carolina Hurricanes take the ice for training camp this weekend, don’t blink – you might see the end of an NHL dream or two.

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14 August

Carolina Hurricanes Defense: Where’s the Beef?

The Carolina Hurricanes made a lot of noise this offseason, but staff writer Thomas Manshack believes the team's defensive issues could hold them back from being a contender in 2012-13.

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16 July

10 Questions with Carolina Hurricanes Draft Pick Erik Karlsson

Tweet Carolina Hurricanes forward prospect Erik Karlsson is already making a big impression on the fanbase back in Raleigh — as a must-see Twitter follow. When he’s not chirping his brother, Swedish...

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11 July

Gallagher’s Attack on ‘Canes and Preds Smacks of Ignorance, Insecurity

Tweet Nothing says “silly season” like a Tony Gallagher editorial. You might remember Gallagher from his on-air humiliation at the hands of Shawn Thornton last summer.

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