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With just a mere five days having already passed since the start of free agency, an astounding 58 players have changed teams and 34 others resigned with their old team... by Mark Jones 14 reads Game Recap With just a mere five days having already passed since the start of free agency, an astounding 58 players have changed teams and 34 others ...

Throughout the remarkable run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last spring, wing Chad LaRose always seemed to be that player to provide a little boost of energy and enthusiasm each practice.

Rick Nash could have received a longer, richer contract as a free agent next season, but he showed the Blue Jackets and their fans that he wanted to stay in town.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Chad LaRose has signed a two-year contract that will pay him $1.5 million next season and $1.9 million in the second season, general manager Jim Rutherford said Thursday.

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping Erik Cole, agreeing Wednesday to a two-year deal with the physical forward.

Chris Niel, RW It doesn't sound like negotiations are progressing in the right direction for the Ottawa Senators, prompting speculation that Chris Neil will hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

After watching somewhat of a no-show performance by his Carolina Hurricanes in the opening game of the playoffs, Paul Maurice was frank in saying that his postgame comments weren't all hugs and kisses.

No sooner does the hockey season end than another important season begins. The signing season.

Can you believe it's over? We can't. The 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs were among the most exhilarating in the league's long history.

The Carolina Hurricanes knew they wanted Paul Maurice back after he led them to the Eastern Conference finals.

Jordan Staal had an unwelcome start to his Friday, taking a puck to the head during the morning skate.

A strong playoff run has elevated expecations for the Carolina Hurricanes once again.

Team Canada is back on top of the hockey world. Canada capped a flawless tournament with a 4-2 victory over Finland in Sundaya s gold-medal match at the world hockey championship in Moscow.

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for another comeback after being unable to rally in the Eastern Conference finals.

I mean, heck, youa re reading a guy who thought the Carolina Hurricanes were poised for a comeback after falling behind two games to none in their Eastern Conference final series with the Pens.

Here's something you don't see every day - an under-contract captain of a hockey team was publicly told he wouldn't be slotted at the start of next season.

Ruslan Fedotenko's tying goal gave the Penguins a shot of confidence in Game 4. Photograph by: GETTY IMAGES, The Gazette Has there been a more uplifting story this season than the Penguins' remarkable surge from 10th place in the Eastern Conference to a second consecutive Stanley Cup final? I don't think so.

Visibly dejected and seemingly less optimistic following Game 3, Hurricanes center Eric Staal found some solace thinking back to Carolina's resiliency.

It's been five months since Eric Staal went this long between goals. If Staal doesn't start producing soon, he might have to wait that long before his next chance to score.

Guy Junker is the co-host of the Stan & Guy Show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on 1250 ESPN.