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Hurricanes rumors: Carolina’s hypothetical Connor Hellebuyck trade to start Stanley Cup repeat

The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 2006 thanks in part to an unexpected postseason hero. After replacing Frederik Andersen midway through Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Brandon Bussi won three straight games to help Carolina secure the championship.

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NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes Lead Early Favorites

The early outlook for the 2026-27 NHL season is already taking shape, with several contenders separating themselves as Stanley Cup favorites. Fresh off their championship run, the Carolina Hurricanes sit at the top of the board, while perennial contenders like the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning remain firmly in the mix.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Will three-goalie tandems become normal in the NHL?

Now that the Carolina Hurricanes have been crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions, it’s time for other teams around the NHL to figure out what they can steal from them to replicate their success.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Who will be the next Brandon Bussi?

The Carolina Hurricanes just won the Stanley Cup, in large part thanks to the contributions of Brandon Bussi, a 27-year-old goalie with no prior NHL experience.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Eric Tulsky News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

How Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky thought outside the box to build Stanley Cup champion

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, and it’s in large part due to the unique approach that general manager Eric Tulsky brings to the team’s front office.

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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.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Golden Knights announce new head coach just days after Stanley Cup loss

The Vegas Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Finals to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, and they moved on from head coach John Tortorella shortly after.

Jordan Staal News / The Lead / June 17

How Did Jordan Staal and the Canes Steal the Vegas Chip?

The Carolina Hurricanes took home their first Stanley Cup since 2006, taking down the Las Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Jordan Staal had a phenomenal postseason run, scoring eight goals and adding four assists to lead the team. The 37-year-old veteran became the oldest Conn Symthe winner.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Golden Knights reveal injury updates for four players following Stanley Cup Final loss

The Stanley Cup runners-up apparently had a few significant injuries during their long postseason run. When speaking to the media on Wednesday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon revealed that forward William Karlsson suffered a broken wrist in Game 5 of the final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

The Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup champion that will likely be bought out

The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup. It was their first Cup win in 20 seasons, and now they will look to make it back-to-back in 2026-27. As the team looks to accomplish that feat, the Hurricanes will be making some changes to the roster.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Is Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win the start of a dynasty?

After years of postseason disappointment, the Carolina Hurricanes are finally Stanley Cup champions. Now, as we do with every champion, it’s time to take stock of where this team is in its long-term build and pontificate about whether or not they have what it takes to build a sustained winner that can hoist the Cup more than once.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

3 Hurricanes trade targets after winning 2026 Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes had a magical 2025-26 campaign. After a 3-0 win in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final over the Vegas Golden Knights, the Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions for the first time in 20-years.

NHL News / Stadium Rant / June 15

Brilliant Bussi Leads Hurricanes To Stanley Cup; How He Transformed The Series

A year ago, Brandon Bussi had no idea where he would play and if it would even be in the NHL. Last night, he stifled the Vegas Golden Knights and guided the Carolina Hurricanes to a much-anticipated Stanley Cup clinching victory, 3-0.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

The Hurricanes’ patience finally paid off

The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions, an achievement that had been eight years in the making under head coach Rod Brind’Amour. The Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Hurricanes coach Brind’Amour tricked players into unknowingly practicing Stanley Cup lifts during workouts

After the Carolina Hurricanes captured their second Stanley Cup championship in franchise history with a 3-0 Game 6 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday night, a suddenly unburdened group of players was finally free to share the full details of the preparation that went in to making this run.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Hurricanes Win the Cup in Ways that Aren’t Obvious

They made it look easy, but it wasn’t. The Carolina Hurricanes’ 16-3 playoff run and 3-0 Game 6 clincher over the Vegas Golden Knights felt dominant, and Elliotte Friedman and David Amber laid out why.

Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 15

Reviewing Taylor Hall’s 16-Year Journey To A Stanley-Cup

Winning a Stanley Cup is hard, especially if you’re a highly touted draft pick. Having this immense pressure of coming out on top is the pedigree that Taylor Hall has carried right next to his name wherever he has gone in his lengthy career.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 15

Oilers, Tortorella, and an interesting rumor that 'hasn’t gone away'

The Stanley Cup has been awarded to the Carolina Hurricanes, and for the Vegas Golden Knights, it was a solid run on the heels of a controversial coaching change that helped get them to the Finals.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15

Rod Brind’Amour had amazing shirtless celebration after Hurricanes won Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour earned the nickname “Rod the Bod” for a reason, folks. Brind’Amour ditched his shirt à la Johnny Bravo as his Canes celebrated winning the Stanley Cup over the Vegas Golden Knights following a championship-clinching 3-0 win in Game 6.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Carolina Hurricanes Are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions!!

At long last, the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions again. Twenty years after winning their first one in 2006, the Hurricanes claim their second-ever Stanley Cup in 2026.

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.

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / June 15

Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe win solidifies uniqueness of his postseason

At the advanced age of 37, Jordan Staal enjoyed a magical postseason that solidified his place in NHL history.

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

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final: Hurricanes clinch title with dominant performance

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 15

Golden Knights got the full John Tortorella experience

With eight games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided they needed a new voice behind their bench.

Oilers first overall pick Taylor Hall wins Stanley Cup with Hurricanes

Winners, losers from Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Carolina Hurricanes Win 2026 Stanley Cup

After nearly two months of playoff hockey, a winner has been crowned. On the back of a shutout effort in goal from Brandon Bussi (who made his NHL debut

Brandon Bussi News / NHL Trade Talk / June 14

One Waiver Claim Is Starting to Pay Off for Hurricanes

When the Carolina Hurricanes claimed Brandon Bussi in October last season from the Florida Panthers, it didn’t exactly land like a headline grabber. No fireworks, no big announcement energy.