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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.

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.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / October 29
The Hurricanes welcome the Blue Jackets as each team looks for its third win in a row

The Hurricanes welcome the Blue Jackets as each team looks for its third win in a row

The title defense has been, apart from a few bumps and bruises, pretty smooth for the Carolina Hurricanes. They were the first team to reach 20 points after finishing their trip with a shutout victory.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Hanna Yates Is the Hurricanes’ Sweetheart — And HHN Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Her

Hanna Yates Is the Hurricanes’ Sweetheart — And HHN Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Her

There are plenty of reasons to love Carolina Hurricanes hockey. The relentless forecheck, the Storm Surge, the noise inside Lenovo Center and, of course, the absolute chaos that follows a big Canes win.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker
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 / 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.

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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.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence

The Carolina Hurricanes have held on to the top spot in the NHL standings despite a rash of injuries to some of their top forwards, but help is on the way.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract

Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract

While Alexander Nikishin made it clear that he would like to move on from Carolina, no trade has materialized just yet, nor is he eligible to sign an offer

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 / Field Level Media / October 23
NHL-best Hurricanes close lengthy trip at energized Blues

NHL-best Hurricanes close lengthy trip at energized Blues

The league-leading Carolina Hurricanes are set to close the book on a reasonably successful five-game road swing when they face the surging 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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