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The risk and reward of signing Evgeny Kuznetsov

In each NHL offseason, certain players hit the free agent market, sparking debate about the risks and rewards of signing them. The potential rewards often outweigh the risks, and these players usually find opportunities in the NHL, but some do fall by the wayside.

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Hurricanes’ Standouts Despite 3-2 Loss in Game 2 of Prospect Showcase

Heading into the 2025 Prospect Showcase in Wesley Chapel, FL, Carolina Hurricanes assistant general manager Darren Yorke made a point about what the team expects in tournaments like these.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

2 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Shootout Loss in Game 1 of Prospect Showcase

The Carolina Hurricanes are back, sort of, as the prospects kicked off the four-day event in Wesley Chapel, FL, for the Prospect Showcase. The Hurricanes took on the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their three-game schedule over the weekend.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Carolina Hurricanes’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The Carolina Hurricanes made multiple massive moves in the offseason to try and get over the postseason hump. Nikolaj Ehlers is the prized free-agent pickup, as he immediately became their top-line winger.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12

K'Andre Miller's heir aims to earn spot with New York Rangers, and has real chance to achieve it

Scott Morrow arrived with the New York Rangers as the main piece of the trade that sent K'Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes, which generated high expectations.

Pros & Cons of Rangers Using Zibanejad at Right Wing to Start the Season

Kyle Connor, Kirill Kaprizov & Artemi Panarin: Who Signs, Who Walks & Who Gets Traded?

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 10

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts player on chopping block

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts one player on chopping block

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks to sign Jack Roslovic, who is currently a free agent after finishing his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs HC paints ominous picture for Nick Robertson despite new deal

‘He found something that worked better for him’: Leafs’ Knies on Marner’s departure

Four free agents Maple Leafs should considering signing to a PTO

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Jordan Martinook News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Hurricanes’ Martinook Eyeing Another Career Season as He Closes in on 100 Career Goals

After having a career season in 2024-25, Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook is closing in on a milestone. Furthermore, he has what it takes to take his game to another level for the Hurricanes in 2025-26.

Seth Jarvis News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis says injury rehab has gone great

One of the more important players on the Carolina Hurricanes is feeling good and a little loose heading into the new year. When speaking to the media during

Kevin Labanc News / Last Word On Sports / September 7

Carolina Hurricanes Bring In Veteran Forward on PTO

The Carolina Hurricanes are adding some depth as they prepare for training camp. The team has signed veteran forward Kevin Labanc to a professional tryout contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / House of Hockey / September 7

Hurricanes Sign 500-Game NHL Veteran Ahead of Training Camp

NHL veteran Kevin Lebanc, who played last year with the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been signed to a professional tryout agreement by the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Hurricanes’ Offensive Potential Continues to Be Held Back by Brind’Amour’s System

Among Carolina Hurricanes fans, a debate has been ongoing for years. Does head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s system hold back the Hurricanes’ offensive firepower?

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Evgeny Kuznetsov Narrows NHL Return to Two Teams

Free agent forward Evgeny Kuznetsov could be closing in on an NHL return. After weeks of speculation, his agent Shumi Babaev confirmed to Sports Daily’s Mikhail Nyukhin that the veteran center has narrowed his options down to two teams.

Kevin Labanc News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Hurricanes sign Kevin Labanc to professional tryout

The Hurricanes signed winger Kevin Labanc to a professional tryout ahead of training camp kicking off in the next several days, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Sunday.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Is Poised for a 50-Point 2025-26 Season

The build-up to the start of the 2025-26 season is growing as we’re now 33 days away from Oct. 9, when the Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils.