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Hurricanes Make Surprising Kotkaniemi Decision Amidst Buyout Window Closing

The clock is ticking on the NHL’s first buyout window — and the Carolina Hurricanes have seemingly decided to let it run out on Jesperi Kotkaniemi. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Carolina is not expected to buy out the Finnish center despite this being the last opportunity to do so at the favorable one-third rate.

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Carolina Hurricanes Draft 6 at 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has officially come and gone. Once again, the Carolina Hurricanes were able to obtain draft capital throughout the two-day event.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring Carlson's rights

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights

The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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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John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Hurricanes Acquire Rights To John Carlson

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Ducks have received defense prospect Kyle Masters and pick #162 in Saturday’s sixth-round in return.

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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 27

Hurricanes Draft William Håkansson 51st Overall

With the 51st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes have selected William Håkansson from Luleå HF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Hurricanes select William Hakansson No. 51 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Carolina Hurricanes have selected defenseman William Hakansson with the No. 51 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Calgary Flames held the pick heading into the day, but traded it, along with the No.

Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Seth Jarvis Out 4 To 6 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes star forward Seth Jarvis will miss anywhere between four to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team announced last night.

Seth Jarvis News / Field Level Media / June 27

Hurricanes standout Seth Jarvis (shoulder) expected to miss start of next season

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has undergone shoulder surgery and will likely miss the start of next season for the defending Stanley Cup champions, general manager Eric Tulsky said late Friday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis, Eric Robinson undergo successful surgeries

The Carolina Hurricanes are paying the price for winning the Stanley Cup, as general manager Eric Tulsky announced to the media on Friday night that wingers Seth Jarvis and Eric Robinson underwent successful surgeries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Seth Jarvis’ Injury Creates Perfect Opportunity for Hurricanes to Audition Bradly Nadeau

As the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes turn their attention to next season, many are discussing what might happen this offseason. The biggest question mark is Seth Jarvis‘ lingering injury.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Hurricanes Announce Preseason & Prospect Development Schedules

It seems like the other day that the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but the NHL machine doesn’t stop, even in the offseason. Ahead of the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Hurricanes announced their preseason and Prospect Development Camp schedules.

Carolina Hurricanes News / BoxingNews.com / June 26

Jon Jones offers support to Dustin Poirier after arrest

Jon Jones sent a public message of support to Dustin Poirier following the retired lightweight's arrest at an airport earlier this week on suspicion of public intoxication.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Carolina Hurricanes Put Together Big Trade Offer for Connor Hellebuyck

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a pitch for Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. On his site Hockey 24/7, Servalli reports that the offer is believed to include a first-round pick and pending RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman

There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Alexander Nikishin Trade Market Heating Up as Carolina Weighs Multiple Offers

The Alexander Nikishin situation in Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most compelling subplots of the NHL offseason. A budding defenseman who doesn’t seem to be on the same page as the team he just won the Stanley Cup with, the Hurricanes might move on from a player who is gathering a ton of interest around the league.