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Pyotr Kochetkov 'Probably' Done For Season

Today, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters that goalie Pyotr Kochetkov will miss the rest of the season. Kochetkov is undergoing surgery on a lower-body injury he’s been dealing with all season.

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Carolina Hurricanes Get the Injury News They Did Not Want to Hear

The Carolina Hurricanes got some devastating injury news on Monday afternoon. The club placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Placed On IR, Could Miss Second Half

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve. Kochetkov has been battling an injury since the start of the season.

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Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Hurricanes place Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that they have placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve. Kochetkov, a 26-year-old from Russia, missed the start of the season with an injury.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Hurricanes Claim Noah Philp Off Waivers, Reassign Bradly Nadeau

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes claimed center Noah Philp off waivers from the Edmonton Oilers. The Hurricanes shared that they’ve reassigned forward Bradly Nadeau in a corresponding roster move.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

NHL Predictions: December 29th New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 13

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28

Hurricanes keep getting better, look to dispatch Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes got well in a big way. Now it's a matter if they can build on that. They'll have a chance to do so against the New York Rangers on Monday night in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Hurricanes Sit Alone Atop of Eastern Conference with 5-2 Win Over Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Detroit Red Wings in the first game back from the Winter Break for both teams. They were both sitting atop of the Eastern Conference with 47 points.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / December 27

Hurricanes snap skid with 3-goal 2nd period vs. Wings

Shayne Gostisbehere's goal and first of two assists came in a three-goal second period for the Carolina Hurricanes in their 5-2 victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / December 27

Hurricanes’ Depth Needs to Pick up the Slack Following Seth Jarvis’ Injury

The 2025-26 season has been an interesting one for the Carolina Hurricanes. While they sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with 47 points, tied with the Detroit Red Wings, they’ve also been dealing with the injury bug.

Phillip Danault News / Inside The Rink / December 26

Carolina Hurricanes Were in on Danault; Ready to Take a Big Swing

The Los Angeles Kings traded forward Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens for a 2026 second-round pick before the roster freeze. Reports indicate the Carolina Hurricanes were in on Danault and had reportedly offered Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

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Jeremy Bracco News / NHL Trade Talk / December 25

Whatever Happened to ex-Maple Leafs’ Prospect Jeremy Bracco?

Jeremy Bracco has always stuck with me. Not because he failed, exactly — but because he never quite fit the easy boxes we like to put prospects in. When I first wrote about him, he felt like one of those players you quietly root for.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

Hurricanes Nearly Pulled Off Surprise Center Trade Before Roster Freeze

The Carolina Hurricanes were closer than expected to landing a major upgrade down the middle earlier this season — and it came at the expense of a familiar name.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 24

Hurricanes Reportedly Tried To Swap Kotkaniemi For Danault

In a recent episode of Oilersnation Everyday, The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reported on a recent trade that didn’t go through. Pagnotta suggested that before ultimately dealing him to the Montreal Canadiens, the Los Angeles Kings had conversations regarding Phillip Danault with the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Panthers Complete Comeback Again Against Hurricanes, Winning 5-2

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night (Dec. 23) for one last game before the Winter Break. These two teams met on Dec. 19, when the Panthers came back to win in a shootout.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / December 22

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis, Jaccob Slavin out week-to-week

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that forward Seth Jarvis and defenseman Jaccob Slavin are considered week-to-week, both with upper-body injuries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

The Carolina Hurricanes Lead the Metro but Aren’t Without Injury Troubles

With the holidays, we would like to bring good news, but maybe it is a chance to for those players, although they would rather be playing, to spend some extra time with family.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 22

Hurricanes Jarvis, Slavin both week-to-week with upper-body injuries

The Carolina Hurricanes shared an update on Monday regarding two injured star players, Jaccob Slavin and Seth Jarvis. According to the team, both players will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis with upper-body injuries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 22

Jaccob Slavin, Seth Jarvis Out Week-To-Week

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that two key players are out week-to-week with respective upper-body injuries: Jaccob Slavin and Seth Jarvis. The announcement of Jarvis’ injury does not come as any great surprise.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Hurricanes’ Bradly Nadeau Again Making a Case for Top-Six Role

Despite the Carolina Hurricanes blowing two three-goal leads in their recent back-to-back, there were some silver linings to look upon. The power play has scored nine goals in its last nine games, in addition to three in the previous two.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Hurricanes Could Clear Goalie Logjam, 2 Canadian Teams Make Sense

The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in an unusual but enviable position: they have too much goaltending. With rookie Brandon Bussi bursting onto the scene and Pyotr Kochetkov continuing to solidify his role, Carolina is currently carrying three NHL-caliber goalies.

Brandon Bussi News / EasySportz / December 15

Brandon Bussi is Saving The Brind’Amour Blueprint in Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. — If the Carolina Hurricanes’ season needed a reminder that hockey still rewards persistence, patience and a little stubborn belief, it arrived wearing goalie pads and an unassuming grin.