Cory Lavalette

Raleigh

Sports Editor at North State Journal

Senior editor for @nsjnews but still on the @Canes beat | @ThePHWA Carolina chapter head; weekly for @TheAthletic | https://t.co/18YbgDKXa8. They're just teeth.

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Articles

Hurricanes can’t capitalize on strong start in 4-1 loss to Leafs

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes couldn’t capitalize on a dominant start, and Pontus Holmberg’s goal with 17 seconds left in the first period swung momentum in favor of the visiting Maple Leafs, who never relinquished the lead in a 4-1 win Sunday at Lenovo Center.
Hurricanes eliminate Rangers from playoff contention with 7-3 win

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Rangers ended the Hurricanes’ season last year in the second round of the playoffs. On Saturday, Carolina ended New York’s chance of returning to the postseason. Seth Jarvis had a goal and two assists as the Hurricanes beat the visiting Rangers 7-3 to snap a four-game losing streak and officially eliminate New York from playoff contention one year after they won the Presidents Trophy for having the best record in the NHL. “We’ve had a long history with them,” Jarvis said.
What will the 'ferocious' defenseman bring?

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH, N.C. - It's probably impossible to exceed the hype of Alexander Nikishin finally coming to North America and joining the Carolina Hurricanes. But let's try anyway. The Hurricanes, having signed their top prospect to a two-year entry-level contract on Friday after SKA St. Petersburg agreed to release him from the remaining months of his KHL deal, are in the process of getting Nikishin's paperwork in order so he can come to North America and join the team.
Here comes the Boom: Hurricanes sign Nikishin, work to get him to Raleigh

1 week ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The wait is over. The Hurricanes announced Friday the long-awaited signing of prized prospect Alexander Nikishin, the award-winning KHL defenseman whose arrival has been anticipated for years and finally came to fruition when his Russian team, SKA Saint Petersburg, agreed to release him from his contract after the team was eliminated from the postseason.
Who are the Hurricanes' most consistent players, and how do they maintain it?

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH, N.C. - Conventional wisdom would say that Jordan Martinook, who has made a career out of playing hard minutes and is a few months away from his 33rd birthday, should be on the downslope of his career.
HILL: How Uncle Walter prevented Thomas Wolfe from going home again

3 weeks ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

“Look Homeward Angel” is the most important novel ever written in North Carolina. I have never read it in total ― fiction is a tough read for me. I have only heard about it in bits and pieces from family members. As we were cleaning and rearranging our library den after dust had settled from a recent renovation, I picked up a green paperback copy of “Look Homeward Angel” by Thomas Wolfe. “The” Thomas Wolfe of Asheville, North Carolina.
Ovechkin scores, but Hurricanes thump Capitals 5-1

3 weeks ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Alex Ovechkin fans got what they wanted. The Hurricanes got two points in the standings and punched their ticket to the postseason. Ovechkin pulled within three goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record, but Carolina got two goals from rookie Jackson Blake, scored three times on the power play and matched the sour Capitals’ truculence en route to a 5-1 win Wednesday at Lenovo Center.
Jarvis, Aho, Orlov lead Hurricanes past Islanders

3 weeks ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes are essentially locked in as the second-place team in the Metropolitan Division with a first-round postseason matchup against the Devils all but assured. But the schedule continues to offer up teams fighting to keep their season alive — such as the Islanders, Sunday’s opponent and one of five teams battling for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Hall, Hurricanes’ top line carry load in win over Canadiens

3 weeks ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Taylor Hall was a bit of an afterthought in the blockbuster trade the Hurricanes made in January. The former league MVP is making everyone take notice. Hall’s power play goal in the second period — his fourth in the last six games — gave Carolina the lead, and the Hurricanes’ top line totaled six points in a 4-1 win over the visiting Canadiens on Friday at Lenovo Center.
Edwards reacts to confrontational town hall

3 weeks ago | nsjonline.com | Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — A recent town hall held in Asheville by North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-Flat Rock) featured profanity, an ejection and plenty of confrontation. While Edwards (R-Flat Rock) attempted to give a set of remarks at the outset of the March 13 event, individuals in the crowd began shouting over him. One man, Jay Carey, stood up and started screaming at Edwards, using extensive profanity.