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Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Continues to Be Underrated on a Stellar Blueline

When looking at the Carolina Hurricanes blueline, the names that stand out right away are Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere. It makes sense when you’re discussing the best defensive defenseman in the NHL, along with two guys who can bring it offensively.

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Ex-Oiler Causes Stir for Swedish Team HV71 with Sudden Retirement

Noah Philp is retiring from hockey. The former Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes forward is quitting after signing a two-year deal with HV71 of the Swedish Elite League.

Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 7

Noah Philp Retires From Professional Hockey

Undrafted center Noah Philp, who reached the NHL as a member of both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, has retired from professional hockey.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / August 7

Former NHLer Noah Philp announces retirement

Former NHL forward Noah Philp has officially retired from professional hockey, according to an announcement from the Swedish Hockey League club HV71, where he had signed to play the upcoming season.

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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

Andrei Svechnikov News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Hurricanes’ Svechnikov Poised for Consistency After Career Season

The 2025-26 season was, in a word, cathartic for Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov. Following an ACL injury during the 2022-23 season, it took him two years to return to the forward the Hurricanes drafted second overall in 2018.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Hurricanes’ Second Line’s Playoff Dominance Raises Sustainability Questions

The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup on the back of one line. Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, and Taylor Hall propelled the Hurricanes to the most dominant championship run, in terms of record, of the salary cap era.

Amir Miftakhov News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Hurricanes’ Goalie Amir Miftakhov Returns to the KHL

Russian goalie Amir Miftakhov has left the Carolina Hurricanes organization as he signed a two-year deal with the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 5

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

For the past few years, the Philadelphia Flyers could point to the rebuild whenever things went sideways. The roster was young. Bad contracts had to come off the books. Prospects needed time. That explanation will not carry nearly as much weight next season.

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Penguins face uncomfortable reason stars don't want to play in Pittsburgh

Connor Hellebuyck trade would force Jets to admit uncomfortable truth

The top five remaining NHL goalies in free agency

NHL 2030: Projecting the top 30 players of the future

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Rumors / August 4

There is no rush for the Carolina Hurricanes to re-sign Alexander Nikishin

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Cory Lavalette, the Carolina Hurricanes running it back, minus Frederik Andersen, and there is no rush to get RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin re-signed.

Brandon Bussi News / Yardbarker / August 4

Hurricanes are taking a dangerous gamble after winning Stanley Cup

Brandon Bussi played four times during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. All four appearances came in the Final. Now, he may enter next season as the Hurricanes’ top goaltender.

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Heading Into a Pivotal 2026-27 Season

Heading into the upcoming 2026-27 season, Carolina Hurricanes’ netminder Pyotr Kochetkov is in an interesting place. After missing most of the 2025-26 season, he enters the final year of his four-year, $8 million deal, which pays him $2 million annually.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / August 1

Hurricanes & Alexander Nikishin In Contract Stalemate

When it comes to the curious case of the Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin, it’s been interesting to say the least. Just over a month since winning the Stanley Cup, the Hurricanes are still in limbo with their young Russian defenseman.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Hurricanes Have a Clear Choice When it Comes to Kotkaniemi vs. Nadeau

We are 60 days from opening night. As the days tick away, fans are still wondering if the Carolina Hurricanes will make any moves before the 2026-27 season begins.

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The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Joel Nystrom News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Hurricanes’ Joel Nystrom Has Earned an NHL Roster Spot After Breakthrough Season

There are very few defensive outfits in the NHL that are better than the Carolina Hurricanes. They are built from the blueline to protect their goaltender.

Jordan Staal News / Daily Faceoff / July 29

Why Jordan Staal was always a believer in the Hurricanes

In today’s age of sports, loyalty seems to be an afterthought. Players seem to always be looking for their next big paycheck or a better chance to win a championship.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

3 Hurricanes Looking to Take the Next Step Following Stanley Cup Win

Heading into the 2026-27 season, the Carolina Hurricanes are seeking to defend their Stanley Cup title. After scoring the most goals in franchise history (291), the Hurricanes, if fully healthy, could achieve 300 goals.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 29

Hurricanes Winning the Stanley Cup Changes All the Narratives

It’s been a unique summer for the Carolina Hurricanes. As the reigning Stanley Cup Champions, celebrations are being enjoyed by everyone on the roster that captured the Cup just six weeks ago.

Nick Shore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28

Nick Shore Signs With NL’s HC Lugano

A former NHL veteran is headed back to Switzerland to continue his professional career. According to a team announcement, forward Nick Shore has signed with the NL’s HC Lugano for the 2026-27 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / July 24

Hurricanes could turn Alexander Nikishin into the NHL's next blockbuster trade

The Carolina Hurricanes may have to decide whether their promising young defenseman is more valuable on the roster or at the center of a much larger trade.

Hurricanes sign Ronan Seeley to one-year contract

Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year deal

Ryan Reaves eyeing another NHL season

2027 NHL trade deadline date set

John Tortorella: 'I want to coach'

The five biggest unresolved storylines of the 2026 NHL offseason

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Claude Lemieux allegedly relapsed into sex addiction before his death

NHL legend Claude Lemieux relapsed into sex addiction prior to his suicide, according to statements his son gave to police officers following his death.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

'It Was Weird': Jordan Staal on Rantanen’s Run with the Hurricanes

Some trades just don’t work out. The Carolina Hurricanes found that out when they acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche, but the fit was never quite right.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 20

Jordan Staal Opens Up on Mikko Rantanen’s 'Weird' Time in Carolina

Jordan Staal opens up about Mikko Rantanen’s 'weird' time in Carolina

The 2025-26 season went so well for the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes that it almost makes you forget about the Mikko Rantanen saga from just over a year ago.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Hurricanes owner facing harsh criticism for Stanley Cup decision

Being a billionaire affords you the opportunity to do a lot of things. They're just not always the right things.

Hurricanes Owner Roasted Over Who He Put on the Stanley Cup

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / July 9

Hurricanes Owner Roasted Over Who He Put on the Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon is facing backlash after having his wife and all five of his children — including a seven-year-old — engraved on the Stanley Cup, with none of them holding an official role with the organization.