2026 Hurricanes Off Season Thread

[NoMich]

Also note that Jarvy’s buddies get a float.

See, this is how you build a culture that is fun and attracts fans.

 

[SlapShots]

I’m from New Orleans and that city can manage crowds like it’s nobody’s business. No way they would have had the mess the NYPD managed the Knicks parade and Raleigh looks like it’s still having growing pains and messaging issues.

As much as I’m so happy for the team (players, coaches, front office, support staff), their families and the fans and city, I’ll be comfortable watching from home.

 

[andyt]

The rally is open to the public


View: https://x.com/canes/status/2067972097087791490?s=46&t=8056gLL6Pl3wbApF5otK6g

 

[andyt]

The Pens hired Ron Francis as Special Advisor to Hockey Operations

Penguins Name Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations | Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins have named Ron Francis as Special Advisor, Hockey Operations, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. In his new role, Francis will assist the Penguins’ hockey operations leadership group with strategic planning, roster construction...

www.nhl.com

 

[SlapShots]

Ron Francis is a decent man and one of hockey’s greats. I’m not sure why PIT hires Francis unless you want someone who is overly cautious and you’re worried Dubas is going off the rails this off season.

 

[LJG]

If anyone wants to park near the start of the parade, and if W. Morgan St. is open, 850 W. Morgan is my office and we have about a dozen places.

Just clean up after yourself or I'll track you down!!!

 

[cmaleski2]

Leaving for the city at 5am turned out to be plenty early enough. Got here at 5:30am and were a able park our chairs right in front on Fayetteville St. at the end of the parade route.

 

[cmaleski2]

 

[cmaleski2]

Rantanan jersey down!!!

 

[perfectstormhits]

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Rantanan jersey down!!!

Lol

 

[cmaleski2]

 

[perfectstormhits]

Made it via Go Raleigh

Camped at Fayetteville and Hargett.

 

[StormChaserBH]

 

[perfectstormhits]

Deslauriers signs a 2 year extension on stage

 

[ksbeecane]

Deslauriers signs a 2 year extension on stage

And good ole TVD11 cut to commeraial

 

[ThinIce]

Fun time in Raleighwood today! Huge crowd and beautiful weather. The speeches were pretty wild, but man - and I'm no prude, but the F word was flying freely in most of them, despite lots of kids in the plaza. Showing my age, I guess.

 

[NoMich]

Man, you can't put a Finn on the spot like that on stage! LOL

What was the song that they were singing?

 

[jeffbear]

Deslauriers signs a 2 year extension on stage

Puckpedia already has it … lol

2 years at $875K AAV. Fine, I guess. The guys loved having him in the room and I guess it’s generally useful to have a pair of fists around. Otherwise he doesn’t add much and I’m not sure how much he’ll end up playing. I guess they can schedule him for the inevitable Carrier injury time off