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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Hurricanes Raise a Banner & Secure a Point in Game 1 of 2026-27
The night everyone was waiting for was finally here: opening night of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes began their title defense as the defending Stanley Cup champions.
NHL News / Cardiac Cane / September 29
The Panthers beat the overtime buzzer, ruining a banner night for the Hurricanes
The 2026-27 NHL season began in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night, with all eyes on the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. It was about as big a matchup as we could've gotten to start the campaign, with the sides combining to win the last three Stanley Cups.
Hurricanes raise banner, Panthers raise sticks after OT win 
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.
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?"
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29
Panthers' Jacob Markstrom impresses in season opener, emerging as Sergei Bobrovsky replacement early
Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.
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 / Cardiac Cane / September 29
The Hurricanes are the team to beat in the Metro, but there will be stiff competition
As important as it is to know everything we can about the Carolina Hurricanes, there is equal value in knowing the enemies around you, especially within your division.
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 29
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and the Hurricanes … Will Smith and the Sharks
Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com: The Carolina Hurricanes and RFA defenseman Alexander Nikikin continue to try and find a resolution. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky yesterday: “We’re trying to find a resolution.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
3 Storylines for the Carolina Hurricanes’ Home & Season Opener
After 107 days, the Carolina Hurricanes play meaningful hockey once again. The Hurricanes’ opening-night roster is set, and they enter the 2026-27 season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, looking to defend their title for the first time in 20 years.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 29
A banner heads to the rafters as the Hurricanes begin their Stanley Cup defense
There isn't a more fitting opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes to raise their Stanley Cup banner and open the new season against than the Florida Panthers.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 28
Everything you need to know about the first month of the Carolina Hurricanes' season
We are less than 24 hours away from the 2026-27 season beginning as the Carolina Hurricanes try to defend their crown. You might've heard once or twice that the Canes won the Stanley Cup in June, claiming the team's second championship and their first since 2006.
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 / Field Level Media / September 28
Canes hope Alexander Nikishin's holdout near conclusion
As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Carolina’s Hellebuyck Pursuit Just Got a Lot More Complicated
Speaking on the FAN Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman weighed in on Carolina’s ongoing discussions involving Alexander Nikishin. And, more importantly, the team’s reported interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 28
Hurricanes Assigning Bradly Nadeau to AHL Wastes a Unique Opportunity
On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced their opening-night roster, and there was no room for Bradly Nadeau. The highly-touted Hurricanes prospect has been returned to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Hurricanes, Nikishin still ‘trying to find a resolution’ to defenseman’s NHL future
The Carolina Hurricanes are just over 24 hours away from starting their defense of the Stanley Cup with a showdown against the Florida Panthers, and they will play without defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent.
Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 28
Is Alexander Nikishin’s contract ask too much?
As the Carolina Hurricanes get ready to defend their Stanley Cup championship, one member of their group is asking for a trade out. Restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin did not take part in training camp and reportedly asked for a trade following the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28
Big Nikishin Trade to Rangers Fell Apart, But Carolina Still Wants Hellebuyck
The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers had the framework of an Alexander Nikishin trade in place earlier this offseason, according to Elliotte Friedman.
Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28
Update on Alexander Nikishin
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin has a few potential teams looking to acquire his services. According to Elliotte Friedman via the 32
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 28
5 predictions for the 2026-27 season as the Carolina Hurricanes look to repeat
Trying to guess what will happen during an NHL season is a fruitless activity. No matter how hard you try, you're destined to be wrong more than you're right.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27
Hurricanes Designate Seth Jarvis To Injured Non-Roster List
The Carolina Hurricanes will be without a core player for the start of the 2026-27 season. Winger Seth Jarvis has been placed on the injured non-roster list per NHL.com’s Walt Ruff.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / September 27
Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year extension
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday the team signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $3.95 million.
Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / September 27
Hurricanes Have Reason for Concern After Pyotr Kochetkov’s Preseason Struggles
Through the first three preseason games, the Carolina Hurricanes have one lingering worry: Pyotr Kochetkov. In his two games, he’s given up 11 goals. He allowed six on 34 shots against the Florida Panthers and five on 28 shots against the Nashville Predators in Greensboro.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 27
Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Roster Projection 2.0
Well, it’s official: the preseason is over for the Carolina Hurricanes as they defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 26. Now that the tune-up is complete, it’s on to Tuesday night (Sept.
Noel Fransen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26
Hurricanes Reassign Noel Fransen
Defense prospect Noel Fransen is headed to AHL Chicago to begin his North American career, the Hurricanes announced. The 2024 third-round pick had impressed in camp to date but, after playing his first two post-draft seasons in his native Sweden, will now head to the minors for an adjustment period.
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.
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