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Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 31
October provided no shortage of intrigue for the Hurricanes and their division foes
Obviously, our focus all year is on the Carolina Hurricanes. However, it's never too early to focus on what is going on around you. Sure, it's only October, about to be November, and the regular season doesn't end until April, but what happens now can affect what happens months from now.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 31
6 numbers that paint the picture of the Hurricanes' season through the opening month
I'm sure that I've mentioned at some point over the last few years that I'm a numbers guy. While they don't tell the entire story, numbers give us a very good indicator of how things are going.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31
Surging Hurricanes strive to stay hot vs. reeling Jets
The Carolina Hurricanes don't plan on letting up as they've surged through the past month of the season. "I think when you get used to playing like (we did during the past playoffs), you kind of hold yourself to a standard," forward Logan Stankoven said.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 31
Everything you need to know about the Carolina Hurricanes' journey through November
To call the first month of the season anything but an unmitigated success for the Carolina Hurricanes would be wrong. While they lost their first two games, including a bitter Opening Night overtime loss to the Panthers, the Canes responded by winning 11 of their next 13 contests, assuming control of the division and sitting atop the league table.
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of October
For the first time in 2026-27, the “3 Stars of the Month” series is back. The last edition of the series came after the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup way back in June.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Is Becoming the Elite Goalie They Envisioned
Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are 11-2-2, have won 11 of their last 13 games, and are on a five-game winning streak. The defending Stanley Cup champions are showing no signs of slowing down.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 30
No Tricks, All Treats for Hurricanes in 3-2 Win Over Blue Jackets
While it may not have been exactly Halloween night, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Caniacs were in full spirits Thursday, Oct. 29, as they hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets in the last game of October.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 30
With a busy schedule despite a short summer, the Canes started the year with purpose
When you're the last team standing at the end of the season, the target on your back can't get much bigger. Everyone wants to be at the top. The Carolina Hurricanes knew all too well what chasing a championship and coming up short felt like.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / October 29
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season by winning for the ninth time this season in Thursday night's 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C.
Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Out Day-To-Day
Taylor Hall has fallen back out of the Carolina Hurricanes lineup with a day-to-day injury. The 34 year old sustained a new injury in Tuesday’s practice, unrelated to his upper-body injury sustained on October 13th, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / October 29
Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake is Approaching Star Status
It’s time to talk about Carolina Hurricanes winger Jackson Blake. When does he officially become a superstar? We’re getting to the point where this conversation needs to be had.
Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall to miss time with upper-body injury
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without one of their key contributors for at least a few more games. Forward Taylor Hall will miss the next few games with an upper-body injury after he tweaked something in practice on Tuesday, Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters Thursday.
NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 29
The Hurricanes welcome the Blue Jackets as each team looks for its third win in a row
The title defense has been, apart from a few bumps and bruises, pretty smooth for the Carolina Hurricanes. They were the first team to reach 20 points after finishing their trip with a shutout victory.
Nick Shore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Nick Shore Signs Through End Of Season In Switzerland
Former Los Angeles Kings centerman Nick Shore has extended his tenure in Switzerland’s National League. The 34 year old originally signed a short-term contract with HC Lugano that was set to expire at the end of October.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28
League-leading Hurricanes welcome warming Blue Jackets
The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping goalies fresh and relatively protected in terms of shot volume. It's a formula that has translated well for the reigning Stanley Cup champions in recent seasons and it's appearing again a month into the season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Kochetkov, & Slavin Share Thoughts After 2-1 Win Over Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes picked up their 10th win of the season on Tuesday night (Oct. 27) after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. After giving up an early goal less than two minutes into the game, the Hurricanes battled back, thanks to goals from Jackson Blake and Sebastian Aho.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes Win 10th Game of 2026-27 In A Tight Battle Against Bruins
Whenever the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins meet, regular season or playoffs, it’s always a tight contest, and tempers usually flare. Tuesday night was no different as the top two teams in the Eastern Conference met at the Lenovo Center.
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Hurricanes expecting key injury reinforcement vs. Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the top teams in the NHL once again. At 9-2-2, they lead the Metropolitan Division early in the season. Still, the team has been dealing with plenty of injuries.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 27
Hurricanes’ Juuso Välimäki Discusses Road Trip, NHL Return & More
The Carolina Hurricanes returned home after a five-game road trip, going 3-1-1 and taking seven out of a possible 10 points. They’re set to host the Boston Bruins Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center.
Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour
The Carolina Hurricanes are nearing a fully healthy roster. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated veteran winger Taylor Hall from the injured reserve.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga
The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have finally agreed on a new contract, and after such a drawn-out process, the ending felt a bit anticlimactic.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky talks about why Alexander Nikishin’s contract extension took so long
Looming contract and trade situations have been getting resolved en masse throughout the NHL in the past couple of weeks, including one involving the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.
Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25
Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to a 1-Year Extension
First broken NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes confirmed that they have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year contract extension.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season
The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners
Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.
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