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Hurricanes Owner Agrees to Sell Minority Stake at Record Valuation

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reportedly finalizing a deal to offload 12.5% of his franchise for a valuation that pegs the club at $2.66 billion.

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Carolina Hurricanes Have Zero Shot at ECF Breakthrough Without a Trade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are once again one of the NHL’s best regular-season teams. That much is not up for debate. Carolina sits near the top of the Eastern Conference with a 39-16-6 record, boasting one of the league’s best goal differentials and a balanced attack led by players like Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis.

NHL News / EasySportz / March 5

The Carolina Hurricanes Must Stop Their Braves 'Cult' Tactics

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have built one of the NHL’s most stable, respected organizations. They draft well. They develop talent. They make the playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5

Ignore Tripp Tracy, The Carolina Hurricanes Must Act Now to Have a Shot at the Cup

RALEIGH, N.C. — There may not be a more entertaining voice in hockey than Tripp Tracy. The longtime analyst for the Carolina Hurricanes is energetic, positive and deeply engaged with the fan base.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5

Rod Brind’Amour and the Carolina Hurricanes Family Must Make a Trade

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes are doing it again. They are winning. They are organized. They are smart. And once again, they are staring at a trade deadline that will define whether this season is just another nice story — or the year they finally get serious about winning the Stanley Cup.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Report: Tom Dundon to sell stake in Hurricanes at $2.66 billion valuation

According to a report from Sportico, Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has sold a minority stake in the team at a $2.66 billion valuation. According to Sportico‘s Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Kurt Badenhausen, the deal brings in three new, anonymous minority owners to Carolina’s ownership structure.

Brandon Bussi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi’s latest hot streak puts him in rare rookie company

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong run on Wednesday with a 6-4 road win against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, and rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi added another milestone performance during his breakout season.

Elias Pettersson News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Too Many Risks for the Hurricanes to Acquire Elias Pettersson

As we draw closer to the 2026 Trade Deadline, which is 3 p.m. Eastern on Friday, March 6, the rumor mill is in full effect. The Carolina Hurricanes are always mentioned as a team that is interested in a big-name player.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / March 5

Nikolaj Ehlers' hat trick boosts Hurricanes past Canucks

Nikolaj Ehlers collected the hat trick on Wednesday, powering the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes to a 6-4 back-and-forth victory over the last-place Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

NHL Predictions: March 4th, Carolina Hurricanes at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 3

Hurricanes looks to get back on course against woeful Canucks

The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a position that a single loss is not a major concern. Even so, as the Hurricanes continue their four-game road swing by facing the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, it is with the motivation to not let one loss turn into two or more.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

3 Hurricanes Players Having Quietly Good Seasons

As we draw closer to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 38-16-6 record and 82 points. They have a firm grasp of the top spot in the Metropolitan Division and are in a fight for the number one seed in the Eastern Conference.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Hurricanes’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. Carolina is second in the Eastern Conference and is atop the Metropolitan Division.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Stadium Rant / March 1

Dominant Carolina Hurricanes Are Cruising In The Metropolitan Division

The Carolina Hurricanes are perhaps one of the most underrated teams in the league, but they’re making their presence known with an impressive point streak.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / February 28

Hurricanes earn 5th straight win with clipping of Wings

Taylor Hall and Shayne Gostisbehere each finished with a goal and two assists as the Carolina Hurricanes extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

3 Right-Shot Center Targets for Hurricanes Ahead of Trade Deadline

Now that the NHL is back, the next key moment in the 2025-26 season is the NHL Trade Deadline. That said, we are now less than a week away, as the deadline is on Friday, March 6.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Surging Hurricanes storm into matchup with Red Wings

The blazing-hot Carolina Hurricanes will look to secure their fifth consecutive victory when they host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Sebastian

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / February 26

Sebastian Aho goal helps Hurricanes edge Lightning

Carolina's Sebastian Aho broke a third-period tie with a power-play goal after the Hurricanes had a three-goal lead vanish in Thursday night's 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top two teams in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 26

Hurricanes Notebook: 3 Players to Watch with 25 Games Remaining

After three weeks without NHL hockey, it’s finally back. More importantly, Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back. The Hurricanes have 25 games remaining in their regular season schedule before the start of the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26

Seth Jarvis shares unserious plan for his silver medal

Team Canada failed to win the medal it set out to win at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Instead, the Canadians flew back home with the next-best thing — a silver medal — after losing, 2-1, to Jack Hughes and Team USA in the gold-medal match on Sunday.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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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.