Michael Smith
NHL.com
Raleigh, NC, United States
Contact Michael
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by Michael:
Hurricanes Protection List for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
The Canes protected seven forwards, three defensemen and one goalie ahead of the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft. → Read More
Key Dates for the 2021 NHL Offseason
Key dates on the calendar for the 2021 NHL offseason. → Read More
Tweetmail: Will the Canes Make an Expansion Draft Trade With Seattle?
Answering your Twitter questions about trades around the Expansion Draft, the possibility of the Canes re-signing Dougie Hamilton and more. → Read More
Slavin Recognized for Elite and Gentlemanly Play
In recognition of his defensive prowess and keen ability to remain out of the penalty box, Jaccob Slavin was named the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. → Read More
Brind'Amour Shares Special Day
That the 17th of June was a memorable day for the Carolina Hurricanes and the man whose No. 17 hangs in the rafters at PNC Arena wasn't intentional, but it certainly was cheeky happenstance. → Read More
Brind'Amour Puts Pen to Paper on Contract Extension
Rod Brind'Amour was never not going to be the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes next season and beyond. It was just a matter of putting pen to paper to make it official. → Read More
Smith: What I'll Remember About the 2020-21 Season
The 2020-21 season was many things, and I'll remember two diametrically opposed scenes from it: how it began and how it ended. → Read More
Martinook Wants to 'See it Through' With Canes
Jordan Martinook, who has endeared himself as a fan-favorite, is approaching unrestricted free agency and is one of a few crucial question marks facing the Canes in what could be a pivotal offseason. → Read More
Canes Look Ahead to Important Offseason
This is an important offseason for the Carolina Hurricanes, a pivotal one, even, given the number of contracts due for renewal on the heels of a Second Round exit in the postseason. → Read More
Game 5 Recap: Canes Eliminated by Lightning
The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated from the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 2-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the Second Round. → Read More
Game 4 Recap: Canes Lose Two-Goal Lead, Fall in 3-1 Series Hole
The Carolina Hurricanes had a two-goal lead in the second period, but the Tampa Bay Lightning stormed back and scored four unanswered goals to take Game 4, 6-4. → Read More
Tweetmail: Alex Nedeljkovic Edition
Alex Nedeljkovic answers your Twitter questions about gameday routines, goalie mask art, his hair and pineapple on pizza. → Read More
Game 3 Recap: Canes Convert on Power Play to Win in Overtime
Jordan Staal tallied a power-play goal in overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes to a gutsy 3-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Second Round. → Read More
Game 2 Recap: Canes Edged by Lightning Again
Andrei Svechnikov and the Carolina Hurricanes broke through against Andrei Vasilevskiy late, but the Tampa Bay Lightning again came away with a 2-1 win, putting the Canes in a 2-0 series hole. → Read More
Niederreiter Doubtful to Return in Second Round
Nino Niederreiter is "very, very doubtful" to return in the Second Round, according to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour. → Read More
Game 1 Recap: Canes Bested by Vasilevskiy, Lightning
The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 1 of the Second Round to the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 2-1, the Canes first loss at home this postseason. → Read More
Game 1 Preview: Lightning vs. Hurricanes
The Central Division champion Carolina Hurricanes open their Second Round series against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. → Read More
Second Round Series Preview: Hurricanes vs. Lightning
The Central Divisions champion Carolina Hurricanes meet the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning to decide who will advance to the Stanley Cup Semifinals. → Read More
Hurricanes to Face Lightning in Second Round of 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Canes are moving on to the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they'll face off against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. → Read More
Game 6 Recap: Resilient Canes Win in OT Again, Eliminate Predators
The Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs after eliminating the Nashville Predators in a 4-3 overtime win in Game 6. → Read More