AUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DOUGIE HAMILTON
#19 - DEFENSE - CAROLINA HURRICANES
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Playoff trips have Hurricanes aiming for growth, deeper run The Carolina Hurricanes must look at what changes will carry them deeper into the postseason after two straight trips
Hamilton's return buoys Canes entering Game 3 vs. Bruins Now that defenseman Dougie Hamilton has returned and provided production, the Carolina Hurricanes are feeling even better about their chances in their Eastern
AUGUST 14 • SI.COM
FTB: James Reimer and Dougie Hamilton beat the Boston Bruins Those Bunch of Jerks ain’t bad.
AUGUST 14 • PENSIONPLANPUPPETS.COM
Necas, Svechnikov and Hamilton post-Game 2 interviews Martin Necas, Andrei Svechnikov and Dougie Hamilton spoke to the media via Zoom after the Hurricanes’ tied the series 1-1 with a 3-2 victory...
AUGUST 14 • CANESCOUNTRY.COM
Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1 Dougie Hamilton slapped in the go-ahead goal with 11:30 left in the third period and No. 2 goalie James Reimer stopped 33 shots to lead the...
AUGUST 13 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Dougie Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1 Coronavirus Daily #s Town #s Deaths Map Charts Testing locations Resources Boston Hel...
AUGUST 13 • BOSTON.COM
Hamilton helps Carolina beat Boston 3-2, tie series 1-1 Dougie Hamilton slapped in the go-ahead goal with 11:30 left in the third period and No. 2 goalie James Reimer stopped 33 shots to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory ove...
AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith scores in OT, Vegas takes 2-0 series lead over Chicago
AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haunts former squad Hamilton registered a power-play goal on five shots and had three blocks Thursday in a 3-2 win over Boston in Game 2.
Impact Hamilton absolutely blew a one-timer past Tuukka Rask from the top of the right faceoff circle to put Carolina ahead to stay with 11:30 left in regulation. It was the first goal in more than seven months for the former Bruin, who suffered an injury back in mid-January and remained out of the Carolina lineup until Tuesday's Game 1 loss. Hamilton logged more than 24 minutes of ice time Thursday, indicating he's all the way back from his ailment.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Bergeron scores in 2nd OT, Bruins beat Hurricanes in Game 1 Patrice Bergeron scored the winner early in double overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series that was postponed 15 hour...
AUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes 2020 postseason debut Hamilton (undisclosed) was minus-2 with three blocks in Wednesday's 4-3 double-overtime loss to Boston in Game 1.
Impact Hamilton was suiting up for the first time since Jan. 16 and logged 26:48 of ice time over four-plus periods. Although it wasn't reflected in Wednesday's result, Hamilton's return to the lineup is a massive development for the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old had 14 goals and 40 points with a career-best plus-30 rating in 47 games during the regular season, while averaging better than 23 minutes per game.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock As expected, Hamilton (undisclosed) will make his postseason debut in Wednesday's Game 1 versus Boston.
Impact Hamilton hasn't played in an NHL contest since Jan. 16, so he'll likely have some rust to shake off early on against the Bruins, but his return will nonetheless represent a huge boon for the Hurricanes, as he was fantastic when healthy during the regular season, racking up 14 goals and 40 points in just 47 contests. The former Bruin will skate on Carolina's top line and first power-play unit Wednesday.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Boston takes on Carolina to kick off playoff series The Boston Bruins face the Carolina Hurricanes to begin the Eastern Conference first round
AUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What can we expect of Dougie Hamilton in his return to the Hurricanes' lineup? Hamilton's probable return means the Hurricanes' defense pairs will look a bit different.
AUGUST 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Expected to play Coach Rod Brind'Amour expects Dougie Hamilton (undisclosed) to make his postseason debut Tuesday in Game 1 against the Bruins, Sara Civian of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hamilton's status for Tuesday's series opener likely won't be confirmed until the Hurricanes take the ice for pregame warmups, but all signs currently point to the 27-year-old blueliner, who missed the entirety of Carolina's qualifying-round series against the Rangers, making his return to the lineup. If all goes according to plan, Hamilton will skate on the Hurricanes' top pairing and first power-play unit during Game 1.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Familiarity breeds respect among NHL East playoff teams The first round of the NHL's Eastern Conference playoffs features a large mix of familiar faces and foes
AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
So-called 'preseason' over, Bruins prepare for Hurricanes The Boston Bruins aren't putting much stock in their performance in the NHL's seeding round
AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could be ready Tuesday Hamilton (undisclosed) might be available for Tuesday's Game 1 clash with Boston, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton missed the entire play-in clash with the Rangers and hasn't been in the lineup for Carolina since mid-January. Once cleared to play, the veteran blueliner should reunite with Jacob Slavin on the top pairing and figures to bump Jake Gardiner off the No. 1 power-play unit.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Pastrnak and the Bruins take on Carolina to begin playoff series The Boston Bruins play the Carolina Hurricanes to begin the Eastern Conference first round
AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A look at the Hurricanes’ Defense with the Addition of Dougie Hamilton What does the Carolina Hurricanes defense look like with Dougie Hamilton and who is the odd man out on the blue line?
AUGUST 9 • CANESCOUNTRY.COM
Practices Thursday Hamilton (undisclosed) took part in Thursday's practice session, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Impact Hamilton missed the three-game sweep of the Rangers and hasn't played in a game since Jan. 16 versus the Blue Jackets. With the defender on the shelf, Carolina utilized Sami Vatanen on the top pairing and Jake Gardiner on the top power-play unit. There are still plenty of games to be played, but as it currently stands, the Hurricanes would face off with Washington in the next round. Based on his return to practice, it would appear Hamilton could be ready for that matchup
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Aho, Reimer help Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-1 for sweep Sebastian Aho scored twice in the third period while James Reimer was strong in net to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Tuesday night and sweep the Sta...
AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains unfit to play Hamilton (undisclosed) is still unfit to play and will miss Game 3 versus the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact Hamilton has been out of action since mid-January due to various injury concerns. With the blueliner on the shelf, Sami Vatanen figures to continue slotting in on both the top pairing and the No. 1 power-play unit and has notched three helpers, including a pair with the man advantage and should be a top-end fantasy target during Hamilton's absence.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes play in game 3 of qualifying round The New York Rangers play the Carolina Hurricanes in game three of the Eastern Conference qualifying round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Svechnikov's hat trick leads Hurricanes past Rangers 4-1 Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov scored three times for the first postseason hat trick in franchise history and the Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-1 on Monday for a 2-0 lead in...
AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
