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The Carolina Hurricanes may be Stanley Cup champions, but with the way that general manager Eric Tulsky operates, he is not likely to rest on his laurels this offseason.

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Week after Cup, Brind'Amour not in '26 HOF class

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour, 55, who led his club to the Stanley Cup title last week after captaining it to a championship in 2006 as a player, was passed over by the Hockey Hall of Fame Monday and is not a part of the six-person 2026 class.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Hurricanes social media makes Rod Brind’Amour Hall of Fame pitch after another snub

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced on Monday afternoon, and there were several notable names on it, including former forwards Patrice Bergeron and Keith Tkachuk, goaltenders Pekka Rinne and Carey Price, and executive Brian Burke.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes Announce 2-Year Extension for Deslauriers During Stanley Cup Parade

We’ve seen players get extensions at different times of the year, but has a player ever gotten one during a Stanley Cup Parade? While the city of Raleigh saw 150,000 Caniacs descend on the City Plaza in downtown, general manager Eric Tulsky pulled a move that shocked everyone but also got everyone hyped, too.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes’ Aho & Brind’Amour Discuss Stanley Cup Parade’s Electric Environment

If people thought the Lenovo Center was loud, that was nothing compared to the Stanley Cup Parade for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, June 20. It also helps that an estimated 150,000 strong came out to celebrate the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Parade Showcases Why Raleigh Is a Hockey City

Years from now, when someone asks a Carolina Hurricanes fan about June 20, 2026, they will go back to a day full of core memories. From Jordan Martinook

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Hurricanes re-sign Nicolas Deslauriers mid-championship parade celebration

The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year contract during their Stanley Cup championship parade in Raleigh on Saturday.

Seth Jarvis News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Jarvis on shirtless Miller: ‘He looks like a Greek God and I look like I’m homeless’

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with a parade through downtown Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, with players standing on the roofs of buses, lifting the Hockey’s Holy Grail over their heads and spraying champagne on the fans in attendance.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 20

Canes' raucous Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans

Celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years, an estimated record-breaking crowd of 150,000 fans packed downtown Raleigh on Saturday for the team's victory parade, according to The News & Observer.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Does It Count?: Hurricanes Forward Signs New Deal in Middle of Boozy Stanley Cup Celebration

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Nic Deslauriers to a two-year contract extension. The deal was finalized in the middle of the team’s Stanley

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Field Level Media / June 20

Hurricanes' Nicolas Deslauriers signs contract during parade

Rugged forward Nicolas Deslauriers picked a fine time to sign a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Deslauriers put pen to paper during the team's Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Hurricanes’ Deslauriers signs contract extension on stage at Stanley Cup parade

The Carolina Hurricanes are celebrating their Stanley Cup championship with a parade through downtown Raleigh on Saturday, and in the middle of the festivities, they gave fans even more reason to celebrate.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Hurricanes Sign Nicolas Deslauriers To Two-Year Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes are holding their Stanley Cup victory parade today. During his remarks at the event, GM Eric Tulsky told those in attendance,

Taylor Hall News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Hurricanes' Taylor Hall Sends Honest Canadiens Message After Stanley Cup Win

Fresh off winning the 2026 Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes, Taylor Hall reflected on the toughest moments of the team's championship run. Surprisingly, Hall pointed to the Eastern Conference Final opener against the Montreal Canadiens as Carolina's biggest challenge of the postseason.

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / June 19

Why Canadian Hockey Fans Still Believe After 30 Years of Waiting

Because the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup last week, I've been thinking about the Canadian Stanley Cup drought. Not the statistics. Not the higher taxes.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 19

Hurricanes rumors: Carolina’s hypothetical Connor Hellebuyck trade to start Stanley Cup repeat

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006 thanks in part to an unexpected postseason hero. After replacing Frederik Andersen midway through Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Brandon Bussi won three straight games to help Carolina secure the championship.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 20

NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes Lead Early Favorites

The early outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season is already taking shape, with several contenders separating themselves as Stanley Cup favorites. Fresh off their championship run, the Carolina Hurricanes sit at the top of the board, while perennial contenders like the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly in the mix.

Eric Tulsky News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

How Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky thought outside the box to build Stanley Cup champion

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, and it’s in large part due to the unique approach that general manager Eric Tulsky brings to the team’s front office.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, and they moved on from head coach John Tortorella shortly after.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Reviewing Taylor Hall’s 16-Year Journey To A Stanley-Cup

Winning a Stanley Cup is hard, especially if you’re a highly touted draft pick. Having this immense pressure of coming out on top is the pedigree that Taylor Hall has carried right next to his name wherever he has gone in his lengthy career.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Rod Brind’Amour had amazing shirtless celebration after Hurricanes won Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour earned the nickname “Rod the Bod” for a reason, folks. Brind’Amour ditched his shirt à la Johnny Bravo as his Canes celebrated winning the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights following a championship-clinching 3-0 win in Game 6.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

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Jordan Staal News / Yardbarker / June 15

Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe win solidifies uniqueness of his postseason

At the advanced age of 37, Jordan Staal enjoyed a magical postseason that solidified his place in NHL history.

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

Oilers first overall pick Taylor Hall wins Stanley Cup with Hurricanes

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Carolina Hurricanes Win 2026 Stanley Cup

After nearly two months of playoff hockey, a winner has been crowned. On the back of a shutout effort in goal from Brandon Bussi (who made his NHL debut