Matt Somma

The conference finals are upon us, which means that the NHL season is almost over. Hockey fans have about one more month of hockey before the off-season, and a new year will begin for each franchise. As the playoffs start winding down, I've…

It's been a really fun season. I've had a blast covering the Canes prospects for you all this season, and I hope that Pat isn't regretting handing the prospects account over to me. I've tried to make it fun and interactive for you all, and…

Our prospects had great seasons, and it's been a blast getting to watch all of them grow. Noah Carroll is the only unsigned prospect still playing in the playoffs, so I thought I'd recap the seasons of our prospects that aren't playing in…

Position: RW Born: March 26, 2000 Height: 6'3 Weight: 187 pounds 2017-2018 team: Barrie Colts Andrei Svechnikov is without a doubt the best forward in this draft. He's a power forward that has the ability to command play…

Born: January 3, 2000 Height: 6'2 Weight: 159 pounds 2017-2018 Team: Sheffield Steelers Liam Kirk is an intriguing prospect out of the United Kingdom. He currently plays for the Sheffield Steelers in the EIHL, and put up…

Each year, there's one player that goes under the radar and surprises people. Sebastian Aho did it, as did Jesper Bratt. Who has flown under the radar so far in this draft class? Who are some of my favorites, and why do I think that they…

Draft season is upon us, and unfortunately, it's a little earlier than Hurricanes fans would like. Still, it's the time of year that is exciting to a lot of prospect nerds out there, myself included. This year, there isn't much of a debate…

Earlier today, Elliotte Friedman posted his popular "31 Thoughts" article on twitter. In it were quite a few tidbits about the Hurricanes, but one in particular caught my eye. Friedman wrote that Elynuik may not sign with the Hurricanes,…

So the season is over, and it's been a tough one. We entered with high expectations, and left with disappointment. Still, I found myself asking the same question over and over tonight. "What is hockey?" Over time, that question evolved into…

Ron Francis leaves behind a confusing legacy. As Brett Finger pointed out on twitter last night, Francis' ability to draft value in rounds 2-7 could very well be his legacy here. He also pointed out that his first round misses could be a…