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Hurricanes recall Justin Robidas, move Jesperi Kotkaniemi to IR

Since Kotkaniemi’s IR placement is retroactive to more than a week ago, he is eligible to be activated whenever he is ready to return to the ice.

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Hurricanes look for better effort to start homestand vs. Rangers

After putting forth an admittedly flat effort in their last outing, the Carolina Hurricanes look for a more well-rounded performance on Wednesday when they open a season-long seven-game homestand against the New York Rangers in Raleigh, N.C.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / November 25

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov to miss time with undisclosed injury

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour told media members including team reporter Walt Ruff on Tuesday that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is out with an undisclosed injury.

Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Carolina Hurricanes Need Jaccob Slavin’s Skillset as December Nears

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the week of American Thanksgiving with a 14-6-2 record, after grabbing five points on their recent four-game road trip. They’ve been finding ways to stay competitive, despite dealing with a slew of injuries through the first 22 games of the season.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Hurricanes Could Be Heading for Split From Star Forward

The Carolina Hurricanes are attempting to get over the postseason hump this season, something the team hasn't achieved since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2006.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Where have things gone wrong with Andrei Svechnikov and the Hurricanes?

While the Carolina Hurricanes remain as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, there’s a growing concern over the performance of one of the team’s top players.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

5 Teams That Should Watch Andrei Svechnikov Situation Closely

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman always provides fans with the biggest storylines from around the NHL during his Saturday Headlines segment on Hockey Night in Canada, and on Saturday, we got another major scoop.

Jordan Staal News / The Hockey Writers / November 23

Jordan Staal Showing His Value to the Hurricanes With Recent Scoring Run

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently 2-0-1 on their four-game road trip, with their last stop coming on Sunday night (Nov. 23) against the Buffalo Sabres.

Andrei Svechnikov News / NHL Trade Talk / November 22

Svechnikov Open to Trade, Teams Calling Hurricanes Need Monster Offer

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov had told the Hurricanes he would be open to a trade earlier this season, and word got out.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / November 21

Hometown Kid Jarvis Leads Hurricanes to 4-3 Win Over Jets

The Carolina Hurricanes traveled to Manitoba to take on the Winnipeg Jets in their first of two meetings within the next seven days. The Hurricanes were looking to carry their point streak to five games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Jordan Staal nets a pair to lift Hurricanes over Jets

Jordan Staal scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a hard-fought 4-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The Jets' day started sour when it was announced that goaltender Connor Hellebuyck would miss four to six weeks due to knee surgery, and things worsened once the puck dropped.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Hurricanes activate defenseman Jalen Chatfield

The Carolina Hurricanes are inching closer to a healthy defensive core.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 21

1 trade overreaction Hurricanes must make early in NHL season

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL this year. The Canes are 13-5-2 this season, which is the best record in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Hurricanes see plenty to build on as they head north to face Jets

Two of the NHL's perennial regular-season juggernauts are set to clash on Friday, and the Carolina Hurricanes will be searching for consistency when they head to Winnipeg to battle the Jets.