Ryan Henkel

Ryan Henkel

Joined: Sep 19, 2019

Hello there. My name is Ryan Henkel and I am currently a senior enrolled at NC State University. I write about the Carolina Hurricanes and everything related to them like the Charlotte Checkers and the general NHL.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Erik Haula #56 of the Carolina Hurricanes turns toward the play during a 2-0 Hurricanes win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights: Three reasons why Carolina should prevail

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 29: Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes is introduced during the Honda NHL SuperSkills competition part of 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend at the RBC Center on January 29, 2011 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: History of the team’s All-Stars

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 20: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Washington Capitals in the second period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena on April 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Justin Williams’ return shows promise of strong results moving forward

COLUMBUS, OH - JANUARY 16: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes is helped off of the ice by Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 and head athletic trainer Doug Bennett after getting injured during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 16, 2020 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

What the Dougie Hamilton injury means for the Canes

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 25: Ron Francis of the Carolina Hurricanes works on the draft floor during the 2010 NHL Entry Draft at Staples Center on June 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes: Worst Draft Picks of the Decade

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Don Waddell attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Top 5 Picks of the Decade

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 08: Andrei Svechnikov #37 and Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate with teammates after a goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at BB&T Center on October 08, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

3 Things Hurricanes Fans Should Be Thankful For

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates after the puck during a 2-0 Hurricanes win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes Quarterly Grades: Defense and Goaltending

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates after a shoot in during a 2-0 Hurricanes win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on October 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The Svech: Svechnikov’s astounding goal and a bit of its history

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 08: Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers during the first period at BB&T Center on October 08, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes’ November Schedule Predictions

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 09: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

This Week in Carolina Hurricanes Hockey: Now and Then

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 26: The Metropolitan Division All-Stars pose after winning the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game at SAP Center on January 26, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Predicting the 2019-2020 Metropolitan Standings

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 12: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins skates against Justin Faulk #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Hurricanes 6-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Justin Faulk trade rare win for both sides