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No Tricks, All Treats for Hurricanes in 3-2 Win Over Blue Jackets

No Tricks, All Treats for Hurricanes in 3-2 Win Over Blue Jackets

While it may not have been exactly Halloween night, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Caniacs were in full spirits Thursday, Oct. 29, as they hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets in the last game of October.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 30
With a busy schedule despite a short summer, the Canes started the year with purpose

With a busy schedule despite a short summer, the Canes started the year with purpose

When you're the last team standing at the end of the season, the target on your back can't get much bigger. Everyone wants to be at the top. The Carolina Hurricanes knew all too well what chasing a championship and coming up short felt like.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / October 29
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets

Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes shut down struggling Blue Jackets

Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves and set the Carolina Hurricanes franchise record for goaltender victories to begin a season by winning for the ninth time this season in Thursday night's 3-2 triumph against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Raleigh, N.C.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall Out Day-To-Day

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.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / October 29
Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake is Approaching Star Status

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake is Approaching Star Status

It’s time to talk about Carolina Hurricanes winger Jackson Blake. When does he officially become a superstar? We’re getting to the point where this conversation needs to be had.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 29
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall to miss time with upper-body injury

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall to miss time with upper-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without one of their key contributors for at least a few more games. Forward Taylor Hall will miss the next few games with an upper-body injury after he tweaked something in practice on Tuesday, Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour told reporters Thursday.

Nick Shore News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Nick Shore Signs Through End Of Season In Switzerland

Nick Shore Signs Through End Of Season In Switzerland

Former Los Angeles Kings centerman Nick Shore has extended his tenure in Switzerland’s National League. The 34 year old originally signed a short-term contract with HC Lugano that was set to expire at the end of October.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28
League-leading Hurricanes welcome warming Blue Jackets

League-leading Hurricanes welcome warming Blue Jackets

The Carolina Hurricanes are keeping goalies fresh and relatively protected in terms of shot volume. It's a formula that has translated well for the reigning Stanley Cup champions in recent seasons and it's appearing again a month into the season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Kochetkov, & Slavin Share Thoughts After 2-1 Win Over Bruins

Hurricanes’ Brind’Amour, Kochetkov, & Slavin Share Thoughts After 2-1 Win Over Bruins

The Carolina Hurricanes picked up their 10th win of the season on Tuesday night (Oct. 27) after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1. After giving up an early goal less than two minutes into the game, the Hurricanes battled back, thanks to goals from Jackson Blake and Sebastian Aho.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes Win 10th Game of 2026-27 In A Tight Battle Against Bruins

Hurricanes Win 10th Game of 2026-27 In A Tight Battle Against Bruins

Whenever the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins meet, regular season or playoffs, it’s always a tight contest, and tempers usually flare. Tuesday night was no different as the top two teams in the Eastern Conference met at the Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Hurricanes expecting key injury reinforcement vs. Bruins

Hurricanes expecting key injury reinforcement vs. Bruins

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the top teams in the NHL once again. At 9-2-2, they lead the Metropolitan Division early in the season. Still, the team has been dealing with plenty of injuries.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 27
Hurricanes’ Juuso Välimäki Discusses Road Trip, NHL Return & More

Hurricanes’ Juuso Välimäki Discusses Road Trip, NHL Return & More

The Carolina Hurricanes returned home after a five-game road trip, going 3-1-1 and taking seven out of a possible 10 points. They’re set to host the Boston Bruins Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Mike Maniscalco Is the Best Play-by-Play Announcer in Hockey. Yes, We’re Serious.

Mike Maniscalco Is the Best Play-by-Play Announcer in Hockey. Yes, We’re Serious.

There are great hockey teams, great hockey analysts and great hockey broadcasts. Then there is the Carolina Hurricanes’ broadcast, where Mike Maniscalco, Tripp Tracy and Hanna Yates make watching hockey feel like an event.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Is Tripp Tracy the Greatest Color Commentator in Hockey? HHN, Canes Vision and Raleigh’s Beloved Hockey Lunatic Say YES.

Is Tripp Tracy the Greatest Color Commentator in Hockey? HHN, Canes Vision and Raleigh’s Beloved Hockey Lunatic Say YES.

There are great hockey broadcasters. There are legendary hockey broadcasters. And then there is Tripp Tracy, a man who can turn a routine Tuesday night against Columbus into a religious experience for 20,000 Caniacs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Rod Brind’Amour Invented Hockey, Saved the Hurricanes Twice and Now the Canes Death Star Is BACK, BABY.

Rod Brind’Amour Invented Hockey, Saved the Hurricanes Twice and Now the Canes Death Star Is BACK, BABY.

Somewhere in Raleigh, a statue of Rod Brind’Amour is probably lifting weights. It should be. The man has won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes as both a player and a head coach.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26
Rangers Had a Trade in Place for Nikishin; Does His New Deal Help or Hurt Them?

Rangers Had a Trade in Place for Nikishin; Does His New Deal Help or Hurt Them?

Elliotte Friedman on the most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the New York Rangers were extremely close on a trade that would have seen them land Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour

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.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / The Hockey Writers / October 26
Hurricanes Face Difficult Roster Decisions With Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Return to Form

Hurricanes Face Difficult Roster Decisions With Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Return to Form

Since returning to the lineup at center against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has looked rejuvenated. On the five-game road trip that took place while the North Carolina State Fair was on outside the Lenovo Center, the Finn recorded three goals and an assist.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga

Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga

The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have finally agreed on a new contract, and after such a drawn-out process, the ending felt a bit anticlimactic.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky talks about why Alexander Nikishin’s contract extension took so long

Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky talks about why Alexander Nikishin’s contract extension took so long

Looming contract and trade situations have been getting resolved en masse throughout the NHL in the past couple of weeks, including one involving the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25
Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to a 1-Year Extension

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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25
The Forward Carolina Wouldn’t Trade in the Connor Hellebuyck Chase

The Forward Carolina Wouldn’t Trade in the Connor Hellebuyck Chase

The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly went to unusual lengths to get Connor Hellebuyck, and it still wasn’t enough. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Carolina couldn’t find a forward on its own roster that Winnipeg wanted badly enough to make a deal happen.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 24
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes blank Blues to finish road trip

Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes blank Blues to finish road trip

Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 road victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

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

The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show. 

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Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

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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