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Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov gets 2-year contract extension after Frederik Andersen departure

The Carolina Hurricanes, who won the Stanley Cup earlier this spring, did not retain the services of veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen, who signed a one-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.

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Hurricanes Extend Pyotr Kocehtkov Through the 2028-29 Season

After an electric night in Greensboro, seeing the Carolina Hurricanes storm back from a four-goal deficit to win, they keep making news as we head into the last weekend without regular-season hockey.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / September 25

Canes sign G Pyotr Kochetkov to 2-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced a two-year contract extension with goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on Friday. The deal will pay Kochetkov $2.4 million with a $1.5 million signing bonus in 2027-28 and $3 million with a $1 million signing bonus in 2028-29.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

3 Takeaways from Predators’ 6-5 Loss to Carolina Hurricanes

The Nashville Predators had a solid preseason showing against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, although they still lost 6-5. They had a 5-1 lead by midway through the second period, but the bottom completely fell out.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Hurricanes Sign Pyotr Kochetkov To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has signed a two-year, $3.95MM AAV contract extension. According to the team, Kochetkov will be paid a $2.4MM salary and $1.5MM signing bonus for 2027-28, and a $3MM salary with a $1MM signing bonus for 2028-29.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / September 24

The Hurricanes storm back to stun the Predators, giving the Greensboro crowd a show

With the Florida Panthers in their rearview mirror this preseason, the Carolina Hurricanes turned their attention to the Nashville Predators, beginning with a fun game in Greensboro on Thursday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers On Stanley Cup Final, Summer of Celebrations, & More

The 2025-26 NHL season was remarkable for Nikolaj Ehlers. Between playing in the World Championships, signing with the Carolina Hurricanes, participating in the Winter Olympics, and winning the Stanley Cup, it was a whirlwind for “Fly”.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / September 24

The Hurricanes return to their Greensboro roots as they welcome the Predators to town

Sometimes, you have to go back to where you started to understand where you are now. While the Carolina Hurricanes are two-time Stanley Cup champions, their first postseason run happened over an hour away from their eventual home.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Hurricanes’ Nadeau & Robidas Continue Hot Start to the Preseason

Through two preseason games, Carolina Hurricanes prospects Bradly Nadeau and Justin Robidas continue to impress on the ice. After the two games with the Florida Panthers, they’ve combined for four goals and five points.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 22

Nadeau shines, Primeau shuts down the Cats to help the Hurricanes earn a shootout win

For the second time in three nights, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers came together to square off. Of course, it's the preseason, so the results don't matter, but the Canes had a tiny chip on their shoulders after dropping their opener, 6-3, in Sunrise.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Agent Says Hurricanes Refusing Nikishin Trade: Big Decision Coming?

Alexander Nikishin’s agent publicly stated this week that NHL teams are actively trying to acquire him in a trade, but the Carolina Hurricanes are refusing to talk a deal.