Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Andrei Svechnikov News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Carolina Hurricanes: Is Andrei Svechnikov Playing Tonight Against the Columbus Blue Jackets?

Carolina Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Carolina will continue its road trip on Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Frederik Andersen News / The Hockey Writers / March 17

Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen Finding Form at the Right Time

It’s been an up-and-down 2025-26 season for Carolina Hurricanes’ netminder Frederik Andersen. After winning his first three starts, he went into a two-month dry spell with limited playing time.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

Red-hot teams clash when Hurricanes visit Blue Jackets

Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho look to continue their respective strong play on Tuesday as the Carolina Hurricanes visit the streaking Columbus Blue Jackets.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Hurricanes never trail in marquee showdown with Lightning

Jordan Martinook scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes won 4-2 over the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night.

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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 14

Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour coaches in 600th game, owns record for most wins in that span

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour was behind the bench for the 600th time on Saturday night when his team took on the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Former NHLer among new members of Hurricanes ownership group

Just over a week after news surfaced that Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon was selling a 12.5% stake in the team at a valuation of $2.66 billion, the Hurricanes have announced the identities of their new partial owners.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Hurricanes’ Young Second Line Holds the Solution to Past Playoff Shortcomings

A lot of people were upset when the Carolina Hurricanes only made a minor move at the 2026 Trade Deadline. A known issue in the second-line center slot

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 12

Hurricanes’ Young Guns Taking Games to Another Level

As we’re down to the last 18 games of the regular season for the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best teams in the NHL all season. From the veteran players to their young guns, everyone has been contributing to the Hurricanes making their way to an eighth consecutive playoff appearance.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 11

Hurricanes hope to keep 'cashing in' vs. Blues

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to find answers as the regular season reaches its home stretch. They'll try to stay hot at home when the St. Louis Blues visit for Thursday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Assessing The Hurricanes’ Underwhelming Trade Deadline

There have been many unpredictable developments in the NHL this season, especially in the Metropolitan Division, where the Penguins and Islanders are unexpectedly holding playoff spots while the Devils and Capitals appear to be out of the race.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Hurricanes’ biggest mistake at 2026 NHL trade deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading to the stretch run of the NHL season in a comfortable position. They are in first place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference with 88 points, a comfortable nine points ahead of the second-place Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Hurricanes edge Penguins in shootout after late collapse

Jackson Blake scored the shootout winner as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 after blowing a two-goal lead late in regulation Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / March 10

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ Four-Game Road Trip

After a hectic week between four games in Seattle and Western Canada, along with the trade deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes return home with four out of a possible eight points.

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Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Is Brandon Bussi’s magical run coming to an end?

One of the feel-good stories in the NHL this year has started to stumble a little bit, and not at the best time during the season. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi had an incredible start to his rookie season.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Hurricanes Add Physical Winger From Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes added some much needed physicality ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. The Hurricanes swung an in-division deal with the Philadelphia Flyers that bolstered Carolina's forward group.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 6

Carolina Hurricanes Must Get Trocheck ASAP

RALEIGH — If the Carolina Hurricanes truly believe this is their Stanley Cup window, the path forward is becoming increasingly obvious: bring Vincent Trocheck back to Raleigh.

Michael Bunting News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Bunting, 30, was having a strong year in Nashville, heading into his third trip through free agency.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / March 5

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

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.

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.

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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 / 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.