Who wouldda thunk the eighth seeded L.A. Kings would be playing the sixth seeded N.J.Devils for the Stanley Cup - except for the fans of each team? So much for my prediction for a St. Louis Blues- N.Y. Rangers final.

Jinx or silly superstition? The debate continues. Many NHL players believe you shouldn't touch the Stanley Cup until winning it or else. But many also believe touching the Eastern and Western Conference championship trophies the Prince of Wales Trophy in the East, the Clarence Campbell Bow

Although it appears unlikely the Canes will pursue Washington Capitals forward Alexander Semin if he's an unrestricted free agent come July 1, things can always change. Question: should the Canes try to sign him, or too big a gamble? Semin is two years removed from a 40-goal season. He app

The Carolina Hurricanes did not win the Stanley Cup in 2002. That would come later. But what the Canes did win a decade ago perhaps was just as precious and Click to Continue

From the start, Game 3 of the 2002 Stanley Cup finals felt like a momentous occasion, but as time passes, its easier to see how the triple-overtime marathon really did Click to Continue

A look at the Carolina Hurricanes of 2002 and whats become of them in the past decade Click to Continue