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Brandon Bussi’s First Game as Hurricanes’ 1A Starter Is a Good Sign

While opening night didn’t go the way the Carolina Hurricanes wanted, netminder Brandon Bussi gave some positives after the first game of the 2026-27 season.

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After a tough season-opening loss, the Hurricanes head towards their first Metro test

We watched the banner fly to the rafters on Tuesday night as the Carolina Hurricanes opened their season against the Florida Panthers. After 60 minutes failed to yield a goal, the Panthers struck with less than five seconds left in overtime, dealing the Canes a stunning loss.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Rumors / October 1

NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and Carolina Hurricanes Waiting for the Right Trade Package

The Carolina Hurricanes opened their season by falling to the Florida Panthers 1-0 with 4.3 seconds left in overtime. Carolina did so without restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 1

Leafs Rumor: Interest in Carolina Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a pair of roster moves Wednesday. Moves that, under normal circumstances, would barely raise an eyebrow. But the timing of those moves matters.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Rumors / October 1

Alexander Nikishin Rumors – The Rangers Talk May Have been at the Draft, But There Has Been Recent Talk With Someone Else

The failed Carolina Hurricanes – New York Rangers trade may have been around the draft, but there has been recent Alexander Nikishin trade talk involving someone Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta notes that the failed Alexander Nikishin trade to the New York Rangers happened around the 2026 NHL draft, and not recently.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Cayden Primeau News / Daily Faceoff / September 30

Hurricanes place Cayden Primeau on waivers

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers for the purposes of assignment to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Cayden Primeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Hurricanes Place Cayden Primeau On Waivers

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goaltender Cayden Primeau on waivers for the purpose of assignment to their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Both of yesterday’s waiver placements – New York Rangers defenseman Vincent Iorio and Buffalo Sabres forward Conor Sheary – cleared waivers and can be sent to the AHL.

Brandon Bussi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 29

Rod Brind’Amour gets real about Brandon Bussi after tough Hurricanes loss to Panthers

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of Lenovo Center on Tuesday evening before their first regular-season matchup of the new season against the Florida Panthers, who had won back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Hurricanes Raise a Banner & Secure a Point in Game 1 of 2026-27

The night everyone was waiting for was finally here: opening night of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes began their title defense as the defending Stanley Cup champions.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / September 29

The Panthers beat the overtime buzzer, ruining a banner night for the Hurricanes

The 2026-27 NHL season began in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night, with all eyes on the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers. It was about as big a matchup as we could've gotten to start the campaign, with the sides combining to win the last three Stanley Cups.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Jacob Markstrom impresses in season-opening win vs. Hurricanes

Panthers' Jacob Markstrom impresses in season opener, emerging as Sergei Bobrovsky replacement early

Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 29

The Hurricanes are the team to beat in the Metro, but there will be stiff competition

As important as it is to know everything we can about the Carolina Hurricanes, there is equal value in knowing the enemies around you, especially within your division.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 29

NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and the Hurricanes … Will Smith and the Sharks

Shawn P. Roarke of NHL.com: The Carolina Hurricanes and RFA defenseman Alexander Nikikin continue to try and find a resolution. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky yesterday: “We’re trying to find a resolution.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

3 Storylines for the Carolina Hurricanes’ Home & Season Opener

After 107 days, the Carolina Hurricanes play meaningful hockey once again. The Hurricanes’ opening-night roster is set, and they enter the 2026-27 season as the defending Stanley Cup Champions, looking to defend their title for the first time in 20 years.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 29

A banner heads to the rafters as the Hurricanes begin their Stanley Cup defense

There isn't a more fitting opponent for the Carolina Hurricanes to raise their Stanley Cup banner and open the new season against than the Florida Panthers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 28

Everything you need to know about the first month of the Carolina Hurricanes' season

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2026-27 season beginning as the Carolina Hurricanes try to defend their crown. You might've heard once or twice that the Canes won the Stanley Cup in June, claiming the team's second championship and their first since 2006.

Alexander Nikishin News / Field Level Media / September 28

Canes hope Alexander Nikishin's holdout near conclusion

As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28

Carolina’s Hellebuyck Pursuit Just Got a Lot More Complicated

Speaking on the FAN Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman weighed in on Carolina’s ongoing discussions involving Alexander Nikishin. And, more importantly, the team’s reported interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Hurricanes Assigning Bradly Nadeau to AHL Wastes a Unique Opportunity

On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced their opening-night roster, and there was no room for Bradly Nadeau. The highly-touted Hurricanes prospect has been returned to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Hurricanes, Nikishin still ‘trying to find a resolution’ to defenseman’s NHL future

The Carolina Hurricanes are just over 24 hours away from starting their defense of the Stanley Cup with a showdown against the Florida Panthers, and they will play without defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 28

5 predictions for the 2026-27 season as the Carolina Hurricanes look to repeat

Trying to guess what will happen during an NHL season is a fruitless activity. No matter how hard you try, you're destined to be wrong more than you're right.

Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Hurricanes Designate Seth Jarvis To Injured Non-Roster List

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without a core player for the start of the 2026-27 season. Winger Seth Jarvis has been placed on the injured non-roster list per NHL.com’s Walt Ruff.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday the team signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $3.95 million.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Hurricanes Sign Pyotr Kochetkov To Two-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has signed a two-year, $3.95MM AAV contract extension. According to the team, Kochetkov will be paid a $2.4MM salary and $1.5MM signing bonus for 2027-28, and a $3MM salary with a $1MM signing bonus for 2028-29.