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6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman

There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals.

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Alexander Nikishin Trade Market Heating Up as Carolina Weighs Multiple Offers

The Alexander Nikishin situation in Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most compelling subplots of the NHL offseason. A budding defenseman who doesn’t seem to be on the same page as the team he just won the Stanley Cup with, the Hurricanes might move on from a player who is gathering a ton of interest around the league.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

2026 NHL Draft: Top five boom or bust prospects

Turns out, scouting teenagers isn’t easy. Even the brightest minds in hockey can be swayed by a certain skillset and archetype only to be burned one way or another.

Juuso Valimaki News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Hurricanes sign Juuso Valimaki to one-year contract extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Juuso Valimaki, the club announced Wednesday evening.

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Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Hurricanes Including Alexander Nikishin In Trade Talks

Even after winning the Stanley Cup, the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t being complacent. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Hurricanes have included rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin in trade negotiations.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Hurricanes rivals confirm trade possibility of 24-year-old Stanley Cup champion RFA

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a Stanley Cup championship. They also have almost every player from the Cup-winning team under contract, after the Hurricanes re-signed Nicolas Deslauriers during the championship parade.

Noel Gunler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Hurricanes’ Noel Gunler Signs Two-Year Deal With Djugarden

The Carolina Hurricanes have lost grip on one of their developing winger prospects. Chicago Wolves forward Noel Gunler has signed a two-year deal with Djugardens IF of Sweden’s SHL per Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

3 Hurricanes’ Draft Targets With 31st Overall Pick

Now that the Carolina Hurricanes have had their Stanley Cup parade, it’s time to shift the focus to the upcoming 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo on Friday, June 26 (Round 1) and Saturday, June 27 (Rounds 2 through 7).

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour Misses Out on the Hockey Hall of Fame, Again

Welp, we’re back here once again when it comes to the Hockey Hall of Fame and another class announcement that has at least one, maybe two, headscratchers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Will the Hurricanes make any bold moves this summer?

The Carolina Hurricanes may be Stanley Cup champions, but with the way that general manager Eric Tulsky operates, he is not likely to rest on his laurels this offseason.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 22

Hurricanes social media makes Rod Brind’Amour Hall of Fame pitch after another snub

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced on Monday afternoon, and there were several notable names on it, including former forwards Patrice Bergeron and Keith Tkachuk, goaltenders Pekka Rinne and Carey Price, and executive Brian Burke.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes Announce 2-Year Extension for Deslauriers During Stanley Cup Parade

We’ve seen players get extensions at different times of the year, but has a player ever gotten one during a Stanley Cup Parade? While the city of Raleigh saw 150,000 Caniacs descend on the City Plaza in downtown, general manager Eric Tulsky pulled a move that shocked everyone but also got everyone hyped, too.

Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes’ Aho & Brind’Amour Discuss Stanley Cup Parade’s Electric Environment

If people thought the Lenovo Center was loud, that was nothing compared to the Stanley Cup Parade for the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, June 20. It also helps that an estimated 150,000 strong came out to celebrate the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 21

Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Parade Showcases Why Raleigh Is a Hockey City

Years from now, when someone asks a Carolina Hurricanes fan about June 20, 2026, they will go back to a day full of core memories. From Jordan Martinook

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Hurricanes re-sign Nicolas Deslauriers mid-championship parade celebration

The Carolina Hurricanes re-signed forward Nicolas Deslauriers to a two-year contract during their Stanley Cup championship parade in Raleigh on Saturday.

Seth Jarvis News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Jarvis on shirtless Miller: ‘He looks like a Greek God and I look like I’m homeless’

The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with a parade through downtown Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, with players standing on the roofs of buses, lifting the Hockey’s Holy Grail over their heads and spraying champagne on the fans in attendance.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 20

Canes' raucous Cup parade draws estimated 150,000 fans

Celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years, an estimated record-breaking crowd of 150,000 fans packed downtown Raleigh on Saturday for the team's victory parade, according to The News & Observer.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Does It Count?: Hurricanes Forward Signs New Deal in Middle of Boozy Stanley Cup Celebration

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Nic Deslauriers to a two-year contract extension. The deal was finalized in the middle of the team’s Stanley

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Field Level Media / June 20

Hurricanes' Nicolas Deslauriers signs contract during parade

Rugged forward Nicolas Deslauriers picked a fine time to sign a two-year, $1.75 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Deslauriers put pen to paper during the team's Stanley Cup victory parade on Saturday afternoon in Raleigh, N.C.

Nicolas Deslauriers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 20

Hurricanes Sign Nicolas Deslauriers To Two-Year Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes are holding their Stanley Cup victory parade today. During his remarks at the event, GM Eric Tulsky told those in attendance,

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.

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.

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.

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