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Struggling with his health last season, Pyotr Kochetkov is primed for major comeback

It has been a whirlwind NHL career for Pyotr Kochetkov. Entering his sixth season with the Carolina Hurricanes, long gone are the days of Kochetkov winning in his first three appearances in four days to help the team win the division in 2022, or the time he got in Brady Tkachuk's face after a diving poke check on a penalty shot.

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Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour on Brandon Bussi & Eric Robinson

Following the Carolina Hurricanes’ 9 a.m. practice featuring the NHL group, head coach Rod Brind’Amour spoke with the media on a range of topics. During the media availability, The Hockey Writers asked him some questions about Brandon Bussi and Eric Robinson.

Mike Reilly News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Hurricanes’ Mike Reilly on Celebrating the Stanley Cup & Returning to Raleigh

The Carolina Hurricanes are in high spirits with 11 days before puck drop on opening night. On Friday (Sept. 18), they took to the ice 96 days after winning it all to begin preparing to defend their Stanley Cup title.

Sebastian Aho News / Cardiac Cane / September 17

The Hurricanes need Sebastian Aho to return to the game breaker they know he can be

While he saw the tail end of the dark days, Sebastian Aho has largely been around the Carolina Hurricanes while they've been at their best over the last decade.

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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?"

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Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Hurricanes Announce Training Camp Roster & Nikishin Update

The wait is over; Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back, almost. Despite 12 days remaining until opening night on Sept. 29, training camp is officially underway in Raleigh.

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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.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Cardiac Cane / September 16

Nikolaj Ehlers is scratching the surface as he enters his second year with Carolina

The 2025 class of free agents was among the worst in recent memory. It wasn't going to be that way, but almost everyone was off the market before July 1st, either re-signing with their original teams or requesting and facilitating a trade.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Hurricanes’ Defenseman Won’t Report to Camp Amid Contract Dispute

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that defenseman Alexander Nikishin won’t report to training camp as he is without a contract. Noting that they will not comment on the status of the player beyond the fact he won’t be in attendance, there is no news regarding the two sides getting any closer to an extension or a trade.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Unsigned RFA Alexander Nikishin to miss Hurricanes training camp

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to take the ice for training camp, but they’ll be doing so without a promising young player who remains under team control.

Jordan Staal News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Hurricanes Rightfully Extend Captain & Conn Smythe Winner Jordan Staal

The Carolina Hurricanes late Tuesday night (Sept. 15) announced the signing of Conn Smythe winner and Stanley Cup Champion Jordan Staal to a One-Year extension.

Jordan Staal News / Field Level Media / September 16

Hurricanes extend captain Jordan Staal on 1-year deal

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal signed a one-year contract worth up to $10 million. The deal announced late Tuesday is for the 2027-28 season.

Jordan Staal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Hurricanes Sign Jordan Staal To One-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their captain to what could very well be the last contract he’ll sign in his NHL career. Late last night, the Hurricanes announced they’ve signed captain Jordan Staal to a one-year, $10MM extension.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to one-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with team captain Jordan Staal, the club announced Tuesday evening. Staal, 38, could earn up to $10 million on his new one-year deal, which covers the 2027-28 season.

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Jordan Staal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal signs 1-year extension worth as much as $10 million

Jordan Staal is running it back for at least one more year with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that they have signed Staal to a one-year contract.

Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Maple Leafs Land Alexander Nikishin in Suggested Trade With Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a lot of changes this offseason, from their management down to their player personnel, and seem confident in their ability to get back into the playoff picture.

K'Andre Miller News / Cardiac Cane / September 15

With the scenery no longer new, K'Andre Miller should thrive in his second season

When the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers came together for a sign-and-trade on July 1, 2025, some Rangers fans seemed very happy about what had transpired.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Cardiac Cane / September 14

On the heels of a career year, Andrei Svechnikov must find his offense consistently

I've mentioned a few times that the Carolina Hurricanes' change in fortunes can partially be tied to the night they moved up in the draft lottery in 2018.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin Still Hoping For Trade

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin became the focus of summer trade speculation after reportedly requesting a move at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Stanley Cup Champion Alexander Nikishin Wants Out After Trade Request Goes Public

Pierre Lebrun reported today that Alexander Nikishin has formally requested a trade, and the timing is what’s catching everyone off guard. The request came right at the start of the offseason, lining up with earlier rumblings that the Carolina Hurricanes were open to moving the young defenceman.