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ECHL: Blake Murray Heads Overseas

Fort Wayne Komets forward Blake Murray is heading overseas to join Pioneers Voralberg (ICEHL) after spending the last five seasons in North America. Murray, 24, had 22 goals and 28 assists for 50 points in 69 games last season.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 28

Hurricanes Make Surprising Kotkaniemi Decision Amidst Buyout Window Closing

The clock is ticking on the NHL’s first buyout window — and the Carolina Hurricanes have seemingly decided to let it run out on Jesperi Kotkaniemi. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Carolina is not expected to buy out the Finnish center despite this being the last opportunity to do so at the favorable one-third rate.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Carolina Hurricanes Draft 6 at 2026 NHL Entry Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has officially come and gone. Once again, the Carolina Hurricanes were able to obtain draft capital throughout the two-day event.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring Carlson's rights

Hurricanes looking to add major piece after acquiring John Carlson's free-agent rights

The Carolina Hurricanes already have the NHL's best team and they are trying to make it even better for the 2026-27 season.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

John Carlson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Hurricanes Acquire Rights To John Carlson

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired the rights to defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The Ducks have received defense prospect Kyle Masters and pick #162 in Saturday’s sixth-round in return.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Hurricanes Draft William Håkansson 51st Overall

With the 51st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes have selected William Håkansson from Luleå HF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Hurricanes select William Hakansson No. 51 overall at the 2026 NHL Draft

The Carolina Hurricanes have selected defenseman William Hakansson with the No. 51 overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Calgary Flames held the pick heading into the day, but traded it, along with the No.

Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Seth Jarvis Out 4 To 6 Months After Shoulder Surgery

Carolina Hurricanes star forward Seth Jarvis will miss anywhere between four to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the team announced last night.

Seth Jarvis News / Field Level Media / June 27

Hurricanes standout Seth Jarvis (shoulder) expected to miss start of next season

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has undergone shoulder surgery and will likely miss the start of next season for the defending Stanley Cup champions, general manager Eric Tulsky said late Friday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis, Eric Robinson undergo successful surgeries

The Carolina Hurricanes are paying the price for winning the Stanley Cup, as general manager Eric Tulsky announced to the media on Friday night that wingers Seth Jarvis and Eric Robinson underwent successful surgeries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Seth Jarvis’ Injury Creates Perfect Opportunity for Hurricanes to Audition Bradly Nadeau

As the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes turn their attention to next season, many are discussing what might happen this offseason. The biggest question mark is Seth Jarvis‘ lingering injury.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Hurricanes Announce Preseason & Prospect Development Schedules

It seems like the other day that the Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup, but the NHL machine doesn’t stop, even in the offseason. Ahead of the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Hurricanes announced their preseason and Prospect Development Camp schedules.

Carolina Hurricanes News / BoxingNews.com / June 26

Jon Jones offers support to Dustin Poirier after arrest

Jon Jones sent a public message of support to Dustin Poirier following the retired lightweight's arrest at an airport earlier this week on suspicion of public intoxication.

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Carolina Hurricanes Put Together Big Trade Offer for Connor Hellebuyck

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Carolina Hurricanes have made a pitch for Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. On his site Hockey 24/7, Servalli reports that the offer is believed to include a first-round pick and pending RFA defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman

There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / June 25

Alexander Nikishin Trade Market Heating Up as Carolina Weighs Multiple Offers

The Alexander Nikishin situation in Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most compelling subplots of the NHL offseason. A budding defenseman who doesn’t seem to be on the same page as the team he just won the Stanley Cup with, the Hurricanes might move on from a player who is gathering a ton of interest around the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

2026 NHL Draft: Top five boom or bust prospects

Turns out, scouting teenagers isn’t easy. Even the brightest minds in hockey can be swayed by a certain skillset and archetype only to be burned one way or another.

Juuso Valimaki News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Hurricanes sign Juuso Valimaki to one-year contract extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Juuso Valimaki, the club announced Wednesday evening.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Hurricanes Including Alexander Nikishin In Trade Talks

Even after winning the Stanley Cup, the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t being complacent. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Hurricanes have included rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin in trade negotiations.

Noel Gunler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Hurricanes’ Noel Gunler Signs Two-Year Deal With Djugarden

The Carolina Hurricanes have lost grip on one of their developing winger prospects. Chicago Wolves forward Noel Gunler has signed a two-year deal with Djugardens IF of Sweden’s SHL per Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21

Hurricanes re-sign Nicolas Deslauriers mid-championship parade celebration

The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year contract during their Stanley Cup championship parade in Raleigh on Saturday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 20

Canes' raucous Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans

Celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years, an estimated record-breaking crowd of 150,000 fans packed downtown Raleigh on Saturday for the team's victory parade, according to The News & Observer.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Field Level Media / June 20

Hurricanes' Nicolas Deslauriers signs contract during parade

Rugged forward Nicolas Deslauriers picked a fine time to sign a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Deslauriers put pen to paper during the team's Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Hurricanes should be set up for long-term run of dominance in NHL

Even though it has consistently ended in near-misses and playoff frustration, the Carolina Hurricanes have objectively been one of the NHL's most successful franchises since the start of the 2018-19 season.

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