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Hurricanes Were Right to Turn Down Huge Trade for MVP Playoff Goaltender

Hurricanes Were Right to Turn Down Huge Trade for MVP Playoff Goaltender

The Carolina Hurricanes had an opportunity at the NHL trade deadline to add an NHL playoff MVP-caliber goaltender. The Hurricanes inquired about the availability of Sergei Bobrovsky from the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12
Game 5 was the most complete performance from a team in Stanley Cup Final

Game 5 was the most complete performance from a team in Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are one more win away from capturing their second Stanley Cup championship in franchise history after a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 12
Svechnikov, Aho finally had their moments for Hurricanes in Game 5

Svechnikov, Aho finally had their moments for Hurricanes in Game 5

For as well as the Carolina Hurricanes have played in these playoffs, there was always the sense they had an even higher level to unlock. Coming into Thursday’s

Carolina Hurricanes News / Stadium Rant / June 12
Carolina Crush: The Hurricanes Overwhelm The Golden Knights 4-2, Stanley Cup Next?

Carolina Crush: The Hurricanes Overwhelm The Golden Knights 4-2, Stanley Cup Next?

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights’ Stanley Cup showdown has been epic. No lead has been safe with melodramatic comebacks in every game; the contests have been filled with goals galore and unbelievable momentum shifts.

Vegas Golden Knights News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz
The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '3-assist Stanley Cup Final games' quiz

The '3-assist Stanley Cup Final games' quiz

How many of the players to dish out at least three assists in a Stanley Cup Final game in the Modern Era (since 1943-44) can you name in seven minutes?

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Hurricanes’ explosive offense in Stanley Cup Final joins incredibly exclusive club

Hurricanes’ explosive offense in Stanley Cup Final joins incredibly exclusive club

History is closer than ever, as the Carolina Hurricanes need one more win to secure their second Stanley Cup Final in history. Much of their success has been due to an offense that has scored four goals in each game of the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 12
Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

Five NHL buyout candidates to watch when 2026 window opens

The 2025-26 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights is well on its way to establishing itself as an all-timer, and it’ll be sad to bid the series farewell on Sunday or Wednesday, especially knowing it marks the close of the hockey calendar until autumn.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 12
Brind’Amour & Players’ Thoughts Following Hurricanes’ 4-2 Game 5 Win

Brind’Amour & Players’ Thoughts Following Hurricanes’ 4-2 Game 5 Win

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 to give them a 3-2 lead, their first of the series.

Brandon Bussi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi is just another guy when he’s not taking over Stanley Cup Final

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi is just another guy when he’s not taking over Stanley Cup Final

Three and a half years after joining the Boston Bruins’ AHL affiliate, undrafted goalie Brandon Bussi made his NHL debut for the Carolina Hurricanes last October.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers makes ‘incredible’ admission on Brandon Bussi breakout

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers makes ‘incredible’ admission on Brandon Bussi breakout

Nikolaj Ehlers and the Carolina Hurricanes are all aboard the “Bussi.” Brandon Bussi has given the Hurricanes a big lift in the 2026 edition of the NHL Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers has hilarious reaction to Game 5 only a coach’s son would have

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers has hilarious reaction to Game 5 only a coach’s son would have

The Carolina Hurricanes are closing in on the Stanley Cup. Carolina won Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night over the Vegas Golden Knights.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
 The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
 The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
 The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
 The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12
Tortorella leaving clothes in Carolina, dismisses goalie question

John Tortorella says he's leaving his clothes in Carolina, dismisses 'stupidest' goalie question

Head coach John Tortorella is planning on bringing the series back to Raleigh for a winner-take-all Game 7 next Wednesday. 

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes stars end slumps just in time
Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak
The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / ESPN / June 11

Svechnikov, Aho strike as Canes on cusp of title

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 11
Jordan Staal, Hurricanes take Game 5, close in on Stanley Cup title

Jordan Staal, Hurricanes take Game 5, close in on Stanley Cup title

Jordan Staal scored his sixth goal of the Stanley Cup Final, sparking the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 11
Svechnikov, Staal push Hurricanes within one win of Stanley Cup

Svechnikov, Staal push Hurricanes within one win of Stanley Cup

The criticism of the Carolina Hurricanes in past postseasons is that they don’t get enough from their stars, especially in the first few games of the Stanley Cup Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12
Winners, losers from Game 5: Hurricanes stars arrive just in time

Winners, losers from Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes stars end slumps just in time

The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from winning their first Stanley Cup in 20 years.

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak
Golden Knights star center leaves arena with injury in Game 5
John Tortorella leaving his clothes in Carolina, dismisses 'stupidest' question
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins NHL MVP in closest vote in over two decades
Oilers star requests trade
Oilers need to end their Mike Babcock pursuit before they do even more damage
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 11
Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

Canes' Jordan Staal makes Stanley Cup Final history by extending goal streak

It took Jordan Staal 17 years to get back to the Stanley Cup Final, and he's been making the most of an opportunity to win his second ring. 

Who’s Going to Win the Conn Smythe Trophy?
Another round of expansion is coming, will the rebuilding Canucks be ready?
The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 11
Brandon Bussi earns Game 5 start for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights

Brandon Bussi earns Game 5 start for Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights

After he made 18 saves in his first Stanley Cup playoff start in the Hurricanes' Game 4 win over the Golden Knights, Brandon Bussi will start in net again in Game 5 at Carolina on Thursday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Carolina Hurricanes Recall Amir Miftakhov

Carolina Hurricanes Recall Amir Miftakhov

According to the AHL transactions log, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled netminder Amir Miftakhov from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. The roster move comes a few hours before the Hurricanes play the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, and a day before the Wolves begin the Calder Cup Final against the Toronto Marlies.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / June 11
Taylor Hall is rewriting his own career narrative with the Hurricanes in the playoffs

Taylor Hall is rewriting his own career narrative with the Hurricanes in the playoffs

There might not be another player in the entire National Hockey League with as unique a resume as Taylor Hall. He won two Memorial Cups in junior and was drafted first overall into the NHL.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 11
Hurricanes’ Morning Presser: Brind’Amour & Players’ Thoughts Ahead of Game 5

Hurricanes’ Morning Presser: Brind’Amour & Players’ Thoughts Ahead of Game 5

The 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vegas Golden Knights has been historic, with 33 goals scored through four games, tying the record set in the 1980 Stanley Cup Final between the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / June 10
The Carolina Hurricanes Have America on Their Side

The Carolina Hurricanes Have America on Their Side

The Carolina Hurricanes may wear red and black, but for much of the hockey world right now, they’re carrying the stars and stripes. With their playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights deadlocked at 2-2, the Hurricanes have emerged as something of “America’s Team” among neutral fans looking for a rooting interest.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10
Hurricanes’ Goaltending Picture Shifts As Bussi Pushes For Game 5 Start

Hurricanes’ Goaltending Picture Shifts As Bussi Pushes For Game 5 Start

The Carolina Hurricanes’ goaltending situation remains one of the biggest storylines of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, with the crease decision for Game 5

Taylor Hall News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'No.1 NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz
The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 7
Hurricanes Goalie Dilemma: Who Starts in Game 4 on Tuesday?

Hurricanes Goalie Dilemma: Who Starts in Game 4 on Tuesday?

The Carolina Hurricanes in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final have brought the drama through the first three games. They came back from down 2-0 in Game 2 to win 4-3 in overtime, then followed that up by erasing a four-goal deficit, but came up short in Game 3, losing 5-4 in double overtime.

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