All Entries in the "Peter Karmanos" Category
Carolina Hurricanes- Partners with the Community
Have you ever stopped to think about what the value of an NHL team is to a community? It might be much more than you realize. About a month ago, Bomani Jones from “850 The Buzz” offered an opportunity for folk to call in and speak about this subject on his afternoon [...]
Are Two for One Specials a Bad Idea?
Another wannabe hockey elitist recently wrote a scathing article trashing Southern hockey in general, and Carolina hockey in particular. It seems that Drew Mindell from the Illegal Curve came down south to visit and while attending a Durham Bulls game became flabbergasted over the fact that not only were the Carolina Hurricanes offering “two [...]
And Our Survey Said…..Marketing Needs a Boost
The talk of the town right now is about a little ole’ survey that an intern for Public Policy Polling recently took concerning sports in North Carolina. The results for a couple of the questions asked should be eye-openers for the Hurricanes organization. That is, if they want to be known outside the [...]
Glen Wesley Tribute
This is one of those times when I wish that I had some journalistic expertise so that I could write a proper article, because this person really deserves it.
Of course I’m referring to Glen Wesley.
If you wanted to paint a picture of a prototype athlete as well as a person, you couldn’t go wrong with [...]
Say You, Say Me - Laviolette Still in Limbo
The News and Observer published a story this morning informing the masses that the long awaited trial of Carolina Head Coach Peter Laviolette, begins next week. The prosecuting attorney will be Jim Rutherford while Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos will acting as the judge, jury, and possible executioner.
Peter Laviolette will be defending himself.
Seriously, what the [...]
Trading Huet Comes Back to Bite Gainey
Do you get the feeling that perhaps Montreal General Manager Bob Gainey traded away his team’s best chance at winning the Stanley Cup for a measly 2nd round draft pick? That is what probably happened when he decided to trade away ex-Canadiens goalie Cristobal Huet to Washington for a 2nd round pick.
One can [...]
Lay Your Hands On Me - Next Season Karmanos to be More Involved
In a recent report written by beat writer Luke DeCock, the sometimes “absentee” owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, Mr. Peter Karmanos has promised to be more active in the running of his NHL franchise this coming year. Karmanos is reportedly taking a lesser role at Compuware, his number one business interest and will [...]
Emotional Rescue - Rutherford Still Undecided on Coach
During the first week of April after the Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the playoffs, General Manager Jim Rutherford had a press conference in which he indicated that he was not going to meet with Hurricanes Coach, Peter Laviolette until after “emotions had settled down”, because he didn’t want to do anything rash without giving [...]
Stay - Samsonov Re-ups For 3 Years
One player who undoubtedly will be returning next year for the Carolina Hurricanes is Sergei Samsonov. Carolina General Manager, Jim Rutherford wasted no time in re-signing the talented and skilled Russian winger who scored 32 points in 38 games after he was picked up off waivers by the Canes about half way through [...]
Good Lovin’ Gone Bad - Laviolette on Hot Seat
The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the news, but certainly not in the way that fans would like them to be. General Manager Jim Rutherford is telling anyone who will listen that he is far from happy with his 2006 Stanley Cup winning coach, Peter Laviolette.
The rumor mill has picked up on the GM’s [...]
Give a Little Bit - Hurricanes in the News
The Carolina Hurricanes might have had a couple of days off recently between games, but they have been very busy doing a variety of things on and off the ice during that time frame. I’m going to try to give a little bit of information on several news items and interviews, just in case [...]
Working for the Weekend - All-Star Tidbits and Links
Last night’s skills competition wasn’t the most exciting that I have ever seen, but it was pretty entertaining. Eric Staal certainly didn’t embarrass himself as he went 4 for 6 in the shot accuracy competition and hit the post on his shootout attempt. The Versus coverage was rather annoying the whole night [...]
Money Talks - Canes Want Redo of RBC Lease
Last night I was watching the news and there was a report on WRAL about how the Hurricanes, (Gale Force Holdings), were trying to re-negotiate their lease for the RBC Center with the Centennial Authority. Presently the lease is good until the year 2019, but the Canes are asking that the rent be lowered from [...]
Second Hand News
I have received a couple of emails asking me for my opinion about the rumors concerning the possibility that Jim Rutherford might leave Carolina to be General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the blog mentioned this a bit last week, I didn’t really go into any detail. First of all [...]
Cheap Shot
The Philadelphia Flyers are in town to play the Hurricanes tonight, and I would be remiss if I didn’t say the words “cheap shot” in the same breath as “Flyers”. What is it with these guys? Scott Hartnell, whom I’ve already lambasted on this blog for being the most over-paid agitator in [...]
Big Shot
The Toronto Maple Leafs are supposedly looking for a “big shot” to take over for struggling general manager, John Ferguson. Some of the names mentioned as possible replacements include, Mark Messier, Steve Yzerman, and Ron Francis. Personally, I don’t think that Francis would accept that position, but I guess you never [...]
You Don’t Mess Around With Jim
In the toughest round of negotiations yet so far this young off season, Carolina Hurricane’s General Manager, Jim Rutherford signed himself to a new 5 year contract yesterday! I’m joking of course as long time friend and confidant, team owner Peter Karmanos obviously approved the deal. I’m sure at this point in their [...]
