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Hurricanes Face Difficult Roster Decisions With Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Return to Form

Since returning to the lineup at center against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has looked rejuvenated. On the five-game road trip that took place while the North Carolina State Fair was on outside the Lenovo Center, the Finn recorded three goals and an assist.

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Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga

The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have finally come to an agreement on a new contract, and for how long and drawn out the negotiations went, the ending was 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.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence

The Carolina Hurricanes have held on to the top spot in the NHL standings despite a rash of injuries to some of their top forwards, but help is on the way.

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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?

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Hurricanes’ 3-1-1 State Fair Road Trip Proves Culture Overcomes Adversity

The reigning Stanley Cup champions had an interesting five-game road trip during the North Carolina State Fair; on top of injuries, they dealt with a late case of the flu bug ahead of their last game in St.

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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.

Alexander Nikishin News / The Forkball / October 26

Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to One-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million deal, ending a months-long standoff that kept him out of training camp and the start of the regular season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 25

Hurricanes End Nikishin Contract Stalemate With 1-Year Deal

After what felt like an eternity, the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have come to a contract agreement. The Hurricanes Sunday afternoon announced the 25-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal, keeping him in Raleigh through the 2026-27 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Sunday they signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year contract that will pay him $3 million. “We’re glad that Alexander is returning to our group,” said Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky in a news release.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract

While Alexander Nikishin made it clear that he would like to move on from Carolina, no trade has materialized just yet, nor is he eligible to sign an offer

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 25

After a strong road trip, which Hurricanes are trending, and who is happy to be home?

The Carolina Hurricanes embarked on their annual State Fair trip last weekend. After five games in eight days, the Canes returned to Raleigh with a 3-1-1 record, earning seven valuable points, and it didn't come without its share of challenges.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

The Forward Carolina Wouldn’t Trade in the Connor Hellebuyck Chase

The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly went to unusual lengths to get Connor Hellebuyck, and it still wasn’t enough. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Carolina couldn’t find a forward on its own roster that Winnipeg wanted badly enough to make a deal happen.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Kochetkov & Hurricanes Close Out Road Trip with 4-0 Shutout Win Over Blues

After a gut-punching shootout loss Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes claimed the full two points Saturday night, defeating the St.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 24

Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes blank Blues to finish road trip

Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 road victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 24

The road trip reaches its end as the Hurricanes look to rebound against the Blues

We've come to the end of the road trip, and I think we can all agree that it's a great thing. The Carolina Hurricanes have earned five of eight possible points through four stops, with two more big points on the line when they battle the Blues in the shadow of the Gateway Arch.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Seth Jarvis’ Instant Impact Highlights Importance In Hurricanes’ Lineup

Despite Thursday night’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes saw one of their franchise players return to the lineup. After shoulder surgery in June, Seth Jarvis was activated from injured reserve (IR) Wednesday, Oct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

NHL-best Hurricanes close lengthy trip at energized Blues

The league-leading Carolina Hurricanes are set to close the book on a reasonably successful five-game road swing when they face the surging St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

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.

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Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22

Big piece removed from Carolina’s trade offer for Connor Hellebuyck

The Carolina Hurricanes have reportedly changed their offer for Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and the missing piece is a big one. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts podcast that prospect Alexander Nikishin is no longer part of Carolina’s package.

Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Hurricanes make huge Seth Jarvis announcement ahead of Oilers clash

The Carolina Hurricanes are 8-2-1 in 2026-27 and again one of the NHL’s top teams despite missing their leading goal scorer from the past two seasons — but that absence could end Thursday night.

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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Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21

Carolina Hurricanes Activate Seth Jarvis

The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will return their best goal-scorer from the past two years tomorrow night. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated forward Seth Jarvis from the injured reserve.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 21

Three Hurricanes score twice as Carolina doubles up Canucks

Nicolas Deslauriers scored twice, including the game-winner, as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes doubled up the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Hurricanes Place Taylor Hall On IR

The Hurricanes made a move to open up a roster spot on Monday, announcing that they’ve placed winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve. No immediate corresponding recall was made, leaving Carolina’s active roster at 22 players for the time being; they’re next in action on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Hurricanes hit with disappointing Taylor Hall injury timeline, but there’s a Seth Jarvis silver lining

The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t suffering from any kind of Stanley Cup hangover, opening their 2026-27 season with a 6-1-1 record while outscoring their opposition 31-19 in that span.