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Two NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 14

A couple of players with significant pro experience look to be heading back to the minors. On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes placed defenseman Mike Reilly on waivers, as did the New York Islanders with forward Kyle MacLean, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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Canes activate captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes activated captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki, Finland. Staal, 38, has not played since Oct.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Hurricanes Activate Jordan Staal, Place Mike Reilly On Waivers

The Hurricanes will have their captain back for the second game of their Global Series set in Helsinki. Carolina announced it has activated Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of today’s game against the Kraken.

Jordan Staal News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Hurricanes activate Jordan Staal from IR, will return vs. Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes will soon get their captain back. The team announced Saturday that forward Jordan Staal has been activated off injured reserve and he will be available to play against the Seattle Kraken Saturday in Finland.

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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.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Nikolaj Ehlers’ Unique Dynamic Aids Hurricanes Secondary Scoring

There has been a lot to love about the Carolina Hurricanes’ offensive explosion to start this season. Sebastian Aho has been a genuine superstar, and the emergence of Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake as secondary scorers has stolen the Hurricanes’ narrative.

Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Sebastian Aho’s Global Series Debut Builds Ever-Growing Hurricanes Legacy

As we near the final game of the 2026 Global Series in Helsinki, Finland, Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho unlocked a core memory not only for him but for family, friends, and fans Thursday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 14

The Hurricanes wrap the Global Series on Saturday, looking for the Finland sweep

It feels like only yesterday that the Carolina Hurricanes arrived in Finland. Sadly, their trip ends on Saturday as they wrap up their season series and the Global Series against the Seattle Kraken.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / November 13

Sebastian Aho, Canes seek strong finish vs. Kraken in Helsinki

Sebastian Aho hopes to continue his happy homecoming on Saturday when his Carolina Hurricanes face the Seattle Kraken in the second game of this year's NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland.

Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho & Jusso Välimäki Shine in First Global Series Game

After days of build-up, the 2026 NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland, has finally arrived. For the first time in 16 years, the Carolina Hurricanes played an NHL game overseas.

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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.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / November 12

Sebastian Aho scores twice, leads Hurricanes past Kraken in native Finland

Finland native Sebastian Aho scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday in Helsinki as part of the NHL Global Series.

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Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall plays 1,000th NHL game

The Carolina Hurricanes are squaring off against the Seattle Kraken in the first of two NHL Global Series games in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday afternoon, and it represents a major career milestone for one of their veteran players.

Sebastian Aho News / Cardiac Cane / November 12

Aho, Hurricanes bring the storm to Helsinki for the start of the NHL Global Series

For the first time since 2010, the Carolina Hurricanes are taking their show overseas, facing the Seattle Kraken as part of the NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 11

Building a roster of the best Finns to ever play for the Carolina Hurricanes

When the league announced that the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken would represent the NHL at the Global Series in Finland, I immediately knew that I needed to dedicate something to the best Finns to ever play for the franchise by putting together an all-Finnish team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11

Hurricanes carry hot streak to Helsinki for clash with Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to take their red-hot start across the Atlantic Ocean when they play the first of two games against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday in Helsinki, Finland, in the NHL's Global Series.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Hurricanes Adjusting to the Global Series Excitement in Helsinki

Life in the NHL can be monotonous and predictable at times. Sometimes everything can happen all at once, then it takes a bit to settle down and find the time to calm down.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 10

As a face of Finnish hockey and the Canes, Sebastian Aho leads the champs to Helsinki

Some people in the hockey community might assert that the Carolina Hurricanes don't have a superstar. I disagree. For the better part of a decade, Sebastian Aho has been a superstar.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Cardiac Cane / November 9

Jesperi Kotkaniemi is playing inspired hockey at the right time as he returns home

In professional sports, you never know when your moment will come. Injuries, especially in a sport like hockey, can come at any time to any player. That's why we talk about the "next man up" so much.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Strong Start Is Reshaping His Role With Hurricanes

In the NHL, things can change on a dime for better or worse. One minute you’re scoring a hat trick, the next you’re in the middle of a 16-game goalless streak.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Hurricanes’ Blake & Stankoven Are Becoming a Dangerous Duo

The Carolina Hurricanes have relied heavily on their two emerging stars early this season to overcome an injury crisis, and they have repaid that faith.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Ball Exclusives / November 7

Hurricanes Beat Blackhawks 9-2 as Martinook Scores 2

Jordan Martinook scored 2 goals, and the Carolina Hurricanes rolled past the Chicago Blackhawks 9-2 on Saturday night at Lenovo Center. Seth Jarvis scored at 1:34 in the first period, set up by K'Andre Miller and Taylor Hall.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / November 6

Should Jaccob Slavin deserve more love as a future Hockey Hall of Famer?

On Saturday, the Hockey Hall of Fame will induct former NHLers Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, and Keith Tkachuk, executive Brian Burke, and former women’s player Cindy Curley as its class of 2026.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Out Day-To-Day

Taylor Hall has fallen back out of the Carolina Hurricanes lineup with a day-to-day injury. The 34 year old sustained a new injury in Tuesday’s practice, unrelated to his upper-body injury sustained on October 13th, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour

The Carolina Hurricanes are nearing a fully healthy roster. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated veteran winger Taylor Hall from the injured reserve.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to a 1-Year Extension

First broken NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes confirmed that they have signed defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year contract extension.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Connor McDavid joins rare club with latest 5-point game

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

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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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