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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.

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Pyotr Kochetkov Is Finding Success Behind Challenging Hurricanes System

Pyotr Kochetkov has started the season red hot. The netminder’s 6-0-0 record has helped the Carolina Hurricanes stay near the top of the standings despite the chaos happening elsewhere on the roster.

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.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 22

The Hurricanes stare down their toughest test to date as they try to slow the Oilers

Thursday night will be a battle of ideological differences in Edmonton. The Carolina Hurricanes, even with the current state of their roster, are one of the deepest teams in the league, and they rely on it to win games.

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Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Hurricanes Activate Seth Jarvis From Injured Reserve

In June, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that forward Seth Jarvis had surgery on his right shoulder, with a recovery time of four to six months. The timeline for a return was between late October and December.

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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.

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.

Dylan Larkin News / Cardiac Cane / October 21

The Hurricanes made the cut for Dylan Larkin, and injuries make it an interesting fit

At this point in the season, the ongoing trade requests of Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin are old hat. Everyone talks them to death until a new report comes out, and it leads to even more speculation.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Hurricanes activate Seth Jarvis off injured reserve

In the midst of a five-game road trip, the Carolina Hurricanes are getting back one of their top forwards. On Wednesday, the team announced that winger Seth Jarvis has been activated off injured reserve.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Alexander Nikishin, Hurricanes ready to part ways

The Carolina Hurricanes are off to an excellent start in their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. They currently boast an 8-2-1 record and the most points in the league, and they’re doing it without one of their key players from last year’s team.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / October 21

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Having an Underrated Start to 2026-27

The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the win column after their 6-3 win on Tuesday night (Oct. 20) against the Vancouver Canucks. They’re 8-2-0 in the 2026-27 season and are overcoming early-season injuries for the second year in a row.

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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.

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.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Juuso Välimäki Returns to NHL With the Hurricanes After 632-Day Absence

They ask, how can you not be romantic about hockey, or any sport, for that matter? Some stories show the perseverance of not giving up on a dream, whether you’ve played one game or 1,000.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 20

The Hurricanes venture to Vancouver with the goal of starting a new winning streak

With their road trip now split after two games, it's time for the Carolina Hurricanes to start anew. The injuries are starting to pile up, but there are no excuses in the NHL.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Long losing streak front of mind for Canucks as Hurricanes visit

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their five-game road trip, looking to pick up a second win over the Vancouver Canucks in as many weeks when the two teams hit the ice 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 / Cardiac Cane / October 19

Another injury up front means a tougher road to travel for the Carolina Hurricanes

There's something about the Carolina Hurricanes and the State Fair trip that brings the injury bug out at the worst possible time. Last season, the defensemen and the bottom of the forward group dealt with a laundry list of ailments, beginning before they'd even hit the road when Jaccob Slavin got hurt.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Hurricanes Relying On Depth Once Again With Early-Season Injury Bug

The injury bug seems it won’t leave the Carolina Hurricanes alone again for the second consecutive season. In 2025-26, they had most of the blue line out with injuries through the first couple of months of the season.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Hurricanes place Taylor Hall on injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday morning that they have placed veteran left winger Taylor Hall on injured reserve. Hall, who put up five points in eight games to start the season, is out on a week-to-week basis after he sustained an upper-body injury that forced him out of a key divisional showdown against the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Hurricanes’ 7-Game Winning Streak Snapped in 3-2 Loss to Flames

As they say, all good things must come to an end. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, their seven-game winning streak was snapped Sunday night (Oct. 18) in a 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames.

Mark Jankowski News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Mark Jankowski To Evaluate Lower-Body Injury

Mark Jankowski is heading home to get something looked at. According to the Hurricanes, Jankowski suffered a lower-body injury and missed their game against the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Hurricanes riding high but not looking past league-worst Flames

The Carolina Hurricanes are riding a seven-game winning streak and sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings. Even so, the defending Stanley Cup champions are not patting themselves on the back as they head to Calgary to face the struggling Flames.

Jordan Staal News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Jordan Staal Suffers 'Freak Injury' In Pre-Game Skate, Out 1-2 Months

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without captain Jordan Staal for a significant stretch after the veteran center suffered a torn calf muscle before Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 9

Alexander Nikishin May Have to Go Back to the Hurricanes: The Trade Request Mess

Alexander Nikishin wants out of Carolina. The Hurricanes aren’t in a hurry to oblige. And, unfortunately for Nikishin, the Hurricanes have the leverage here, something that got clearer with a couple of recent insider reports.