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Hurricanes hit with disappointing Taylor Hall injury timeline, but there’s a Seth Jarvis silver lining

The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t suffering from any kind of Stanley Cup hangover, opening their 2026-27 season with a 6-1-1 record while outscoring their opposition 31-19 in that span.

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Hurricanes Roster Update After Hall News & Unger Sörum Call-Up

The Carolina Hurricanes have had an eventful couple of weeks. They dropped the first two games of the season, then went on a six-game winning streak. Then, all of a sudden, they are without Jordan Staal (partially torn calf) for a month or two, and now Taylor Hall is officially out week to week with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Defending champion Hurricanes finding groove, face Jets next

The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes look to continue an early-season hot streak when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday afternoon.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall out week-to-week; Seth Jarvis could return on road trip

The Carolina Hurricanes are off to a great start in their bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, having rattled off six straight wins to jump out to an early lead in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 6-1-1.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 16

1 story to watch during each game of the Carolina Hurricanes' State Fair road trip

The Carolina Hurricanes have been perfect on the road to begin the 2026-27 season, and they'll look to continue that with the State Fair in town. The next five games will take the Canes on their annual visit to Western Canada, meeting Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton, before closing things out in St.

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Hurricanes Recall Felix Unger Sorum; Place Jordan Staal On IR

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled forward Felix Unger Sorum from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. In a corresponding roster move, Carolina placed captain Jordan Staal on the injured reserve.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Hurricanes’ Depth Will Be Tested Without Staal, Jarvis & Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders after winning their last six games. They are 6-1-1 this season and about to begin a six-game road trip during the North Carolina State Fair.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 14

3 players who must step up as the Carolina Hurricanes embark on their State Fair trip

The State Fair road trip is one of my least favorite times of the year, mostly because of the start times for the games. This year's trip actually isn't that bad, with only two starts at 9 pm or later.

Bradly Nadeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Hurricanes To Recall Bradly Nadeau

According to the AHL transactions log, the Carolina Hurricanes are expected to recall forward Bradly Nadeau from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. The Hurricanes haven’t confirmed the recall yet.

Taylor Hall News / ESPN / October 14

Depleted Hurricanes lose Hall to upper-body injury in win over Capitals

Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2

The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Field Level Media / October 13

Andrei Svechnikov (2 goals, 1 assist), Hurricanes pull past Capitals

Andrei Svechnikov's second goal of the game lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to their sixth consecutive victory by beating the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Tuesday night in Raleigh, N.C.

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Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall exits game with upper-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes are already without two key forwards in captain Jordan Staal and star winger Seth Jarvis, and the reigning Stanley Cup champions suffered another blow up front on Tuesday night.

Jordan Staal News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Jordan Staal Suffers 'Freak Injury' In Pre-Game Skate, Out 1-2 Months

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without captain Jordan Staal for a significant stretch after the veteran center suffered a torn calf muscle before Sunday’s game in Philadelphia.

Jordan Staal News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Out 1 to 2 Months Following Lower-Body Injury

While the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media following morning skate.

Jordan Staal News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal out at least a month with calf tear

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without their captain for the next little while. On Tuesday, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that center Jordan Staal will miss the next one to two months with a tear in his calf.

Jordan Staal News / Field Level Media / October 13

Hurricanes F Jordan Staal (calf) out at least one month

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal will be sidelined "anywhere from a month to two months" due to a tear in his calf, head coach Rod Brind'Amour announced on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

According to Joe Smith, in speaking to Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Jordan Staal will be out for a little while with a partially torn calf.

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