Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Hurricanes Sweep the Medal Podium at Milano-Cortina

As the dust settled, the USA defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime to claim the gold medal. While those two won the gold and silver medals, Team Finland won the bronze on Saturday, Feb.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

1 player Hurricanes must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference at this time. They entered the NHL’s Olympic break sitting tied on points with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the top seed in the East.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Brandon Bussi prioritized security over money with extension

The Carolina Hurricanes got a tidy piece of business done during the Olympic break, as they announced on Monday that they have signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Jack Hughes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

Brandon Bussi News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Hurricanes Secure Goaltending Position With Brandon Bussi Extension

Some say that “the buck stops here”. However, when it comes to the city of Raleigh, and more importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s more like “the bus stops here”.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Inks Contract Extension

The Olympics may be holding the attention of the hockey world. However, the Carolina Hurricanes have taken care of some business during the break. News emerged on Monday afternoon that goalie Brandon Bussi has signed a contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / February 16

Hurricanes sign Brandon Bussi to three-year extension

A red-hot rookie is getting a nice payday. On Monday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Brandon Bussi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 16

Hurricanes Sign Brandon Bussi To Three-Year Extension

The Hurricanes announced they’ve signed goaltender Brandon Bussi to a three-year extension. The deal is worth $1.9MM annually for a total value of $5.7MM.

Seth Jarvis News / Breakaway on SI / February 14

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Makes Olympic Debut vs. Switzerland

Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis’ Olympic dreams have finally come true. After being a healthy scratch in Team Canada’s 5-0 win in the Olympic opener on Feb.

Vincent Trocheck News / The Hockey Writers / February 13

Hurricanes Reuniting With Vincent Trocheck Makes Sense

The NHL Trade Deadline is exactly three weeks from today, and while the Carolina Hurricanes are at the top of the Metropolitan Division with 78 points, they are looking to acquire talent to help them take the next step, namely a second-line center, preferably a right-handed shot.

Frederik Andersen News / Breakaway on SI / February 13

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Won't Start for Denmark Against USA

Denmark coach Mikael Gath confirmed veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, of the Carolina Hurricanes, will sit against the Americans this weekend, citing a difficult schedule that has the Danes playing back-to-back games with little turnaround time in Group C action.

Seth Jarvis News / Breakaway on SI / February 12

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis Healthy Scratch in Team Canada Olympic Opener

Seth Jarvis, Travis Sanheim and Darcy Kuemper served as the healthy scratches for Team Canada’s opener against Czechia at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Grading 3 Carolina Hurricanes Players Heading Into the Olympic Break

Heading into the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, the Carolina Hurricanes are sending five players to represent their countries. Between the USA, Denmark, Canada, and Finland, there is a lot of international hockey for Hurricanes fans to watch during the three-week break.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Joel Nystrom and Jalen Chatfield’s Battle for Hurricanes’ Final D Spot

When you think about the Carolina Hurricanes, you think about the strong defensive outfit this team has become under head coach Rod Brind’Amour. They build from the back out and remain one of the strongest teams in the modern NHL.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 9

Trade Deadline Primer: Carolina Hurricanes

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Carolina Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis Gets Olympic Call-Up From Hockey Canada

Heading into the final game on Thursday, Feb. 5, before the Winter Olympic break, the Carolina Hurricanes were looking to add to their nine-game point streak.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 6

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis reacts to getting Team Canada call after Brayden Point injury

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Thursday, entering the Olympic break atop the Metropolitan Division. Earlier in the day, one of their players got the last-minute call to head to Italy.

Brandon Bussi News / Field Level Media / February 5

Canes' Brandon Bussi hands Rangers another home blanking

Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in a successful homecoming as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes extended their points streak to 10 games with a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers Thursday night in the final game before the Olympic break.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Team to Watch For Last-Minute Trade… The Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks were among the teams willing to extend Artemi Panarin, with all still in the mix but viewing the winger’s value differently, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 3

Hurricanes blow lead, come back to edge Senators

Seth Jarvis scored two goals, Sebastian Aho supplied a goal and two assists and Jordan Staal scored the tiebreaking goal with 5:07 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Logan Stankoven News / Inside The Rink / February 2

Tom Wilson Will Not Receive Supplemental Discipline After Hit on Logan Stankoven

Tom Wilson is back at the top of the headlines after a high and thunderous hit on Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven. The hit in question is seen in the video below, alongside Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s reaction.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / February 1

Hurricanes avoid collapse vs. Kings with Sebastian Aho's OT winner

Sebastian Aho's goal 1:25 into overtime rescued the Carolina Hurricanes in a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Kings after a late two-goal lead disappeared Sunday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 31

1 trade Hurricanes must make before NHL Olympic break

The NHL will freeze its rosters on February 4th in advance of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. As a result, there is little time left for teams across the NHL to make their moves before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline in March.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 29

Hurricanes pull off historic comeback win against Mammoth

That is an incredible comeback. Also a stunning meltdown by the Mammoth to not secure even a point out of that game in the standings.

Red Wings' Patrick Kane passes Hall of Famer Mike Modano to become top-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history

Three teams that make sense as Artemi Panarin trade destination

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Hurricanes Place Noah Philp On Waivers

The Hurricanes have placed center Noah Philp on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He had been on injured reserve with a concussion; now that he’s healthy, he won’t be back with Carolina.