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Hurricanes Need to Stop Looking for 'Easy Wins' in Today’s Parity-Driven NHL

There are no “easy games” in today’s NHL. Back in the 1980s and up until the early 2000s, before the 2004-25 lockout, some games could declare a winner before puck drop.

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NHL Predictions: January 13th Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues

Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, where we provide analysis, insights, and predictions for upcoming NHL games. Tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes make their lone regular season trip to St.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Hurricanes’ Dominant Top Line Opens the Door to Jarvis at Center

The Carolina Hurricanes have long had an issue at the second-line center slot. Interest in players like Elias Pettersson has been widely reported, but the Hurricanes may have found a more viable solution.

Jaccob Slavin News / Field Level Media / January 11

Jaccob Slavin makes impact in return as Hurricanes edge Kraken

Jaccob Slavin returned to the lineup after another extended injury absence and assisted William Carrier's go-ahead goal with 6:10 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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Jaccob Slavin News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Jaccob Slavin’s 300th Point Propels Hurricanes to 3-2 Win Over Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Seattle Kraken in their first meeting of the 2025-26 season. The Hurricanes were looking for their fourth straight win, while the Kraken were looking to get back in the win column.

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Jaccob Slavin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Hurricanes getting huge Jaccob Slavin boost ahead of Kraken clash

The Carolina Hurricanes are the top team in the Metropolitan Division as they take the ice Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The Hurricanes have split their last 10 games, going 5-5-0, but they still lead the second-place New York Islanders by 4 points.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes May Deal Depth Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into 2026 and that means the hot stove talk is going to heat up. Trade talks usually intensify after the turn of the new year.

Jaccob Slavin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 10

Hurricanes Activate Jaccob Slavin Off Injured Reserve

The Hurricanes will be welcoming back a critical piece of their back end for tonight’s game against Seattle. The team announced that defenseman Jaccob Slavin has been activated off injured reserve.

Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin activated from IR, returns after missing 10 games

The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Jaccob Slavin from injured reserve on Saturday after missing 10 games with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Slavin has only played in five games in 2025-26, missing a total of 39 due to injury.

Jaccob Slavin News / Field Level Media / January 10

Hurricanes D Jaccob Slavin off IR, to return vs. Kraken

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup versus the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Early Jesperi Kotkaniemi destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. However, this does not mean that the team is unwilling to make a subtraction or two from their roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Hurricanes ride balanced attack, aim for 4th straight win vs. Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes sense they're gradually getting back into a winning groove following a rough stretch. They're aiming for their fourth consecutive victory when the Seattle Kraken visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

Joel Nystrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Hurricanes Reassign Joel Nystrom

The Hurricanes announced they’ve reassigned defenseman Joel Nystrom to AHL Chicago. While there’s no corresponding transaction yet, the open roster spot could indicate that top shutdown man Jaccob Slavin will come off injured reserve on Saturday before their clash with the Kraken.

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Report: Hurricanes fielding trade offers for Jesperi Kotkaniemi

An already-active winter for NHL roster movement could get even more busy in short order. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are actively weighing trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Something Is Shifting Trade-Wise for Jesperi Kotkaniemi in Carolina

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, one name to keep a close eye on is Carolina’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Already the subject of trade rumors in connection to a failed Phillip Danault trade, and the Hurricanes’ chase to land Quinn Hughes out of Vancouver.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Carolina Hurricanes Reportedly Shopping Jesperi Kotkaniemi

The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly considering trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported this morning. According to Friedman, the Hurricanes “recognize [Kotkaniemi] needs a fresh start” and are considering trade offers for the 25-year-old pivot at this time.

Amir Miftakhov News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Hurricanes’ Goalie Miftakhov Discusses Return to North America, AHL Adjustment, and NHL Aspirations

After his first stint in North America with the Syracuse Crunch and the Orlando Solar Bears, Russian netminder Amir Miftakhov returned this summer, inking a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 8

NHL Prediction: January 8th Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes.

Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Seth Jarvis’ goal in injury return sends Hurricanes fans wild

There was no shortage of storylines heading into the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars matchup on Tuesday night. The teams will always have a storyline built in now, after the Mikko Rantanen drama last season, and they are also two of the top Stanley Cup contenders this season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Hurricanes need to take a big swing as East remains wide open

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a very strong start in the first half of 2025-26, going 25-14-3 with 53 points through their first 42 games, good for first in the Metropolitan Division and second in the Eastern Conference.

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Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis set to return to play far sooner than expected

The Hurricanes felt Jarvis’ absence acutely. They’re 3-5-0 in those eight without him.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Hurricanes Acquire Valimaki From the Mammoth in Late Night Trade

The Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth have completed a late-night trade. The Hurricanes acquired defenseman Juuso Välimäki from the Mammoth in exchange for future considerations and assigned him to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 6

Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Juuso Välimäki from Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes made a quiet trade tonight as they acquired defenseman Juuso Välimäki from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for future considerations.