Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Everything you need to know about the first month of the Carolina Hurricanes' season

We are less than 24 hours away from the 2026-27 season beginning as the Carolina Hurricanes try to defend their crown. You might've heard once or twice that the Canes won the Stanley Cup in June, claiming the team's second championship and their first since 2006.

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Canes hope Alexander Nikishin's holdout near conclusion

As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28

Carolina’s Hellebuyck Pursuit Just Got a Lot More Complicated

Speaking on the FAN Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman weighed in on Carolina’s ongoing discussions involving Alexander Nikishin. And, more importantly, the team’s reported interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 28

Hurricanes Assigning Bradly Nadeau to AHL Wastes a Unique Opportunity

On Sunday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced their opening-night roster, and there was no room for Bradly Nadeau. The highly-touted Hurricanes prospect has been returned to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL).

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Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Hurricanes, Nikishin still ‘trying to find a resolution’ to defenseman’s NHL future

The Carolina Hurricanes are just over 24 hours away from starting their defense of the Stanley Cup with a showdown against the Florida Panthers, and they will play without defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Is Alexander Nikishin’s contract ask too much?

As the Carolina Hurricanes get ready to defend their Stanley Cup championship, one member of their group is asking for a trade out. Restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin did not take part in training camp and reportedly asked for a trade following the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 28

Big Nikishin Trade to Rangers Fell Apart, But Carolina Still Wants Hellebuyck

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers had the framework of an Alexander Nikishin trade in place earlier this offseason, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

Update on Alexander Nikishin

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin has a few potential teams looking to acquire his services. According to Elliotte Friedman via the 32

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 28

5 predictions for the 2026-27 season as the Carolina Hurricanes look to repeat

Trying to guess what will happen during an NHL season is a fruitless activity. No matter how hard you try, you're destined to be wrong more than you're right.

Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Hurricanes Designate Seth Jarvis To Injured Non-Roster List

The Carolina Hurricanes will be without a core player for the start of the 2026-27 season. Winger Seth Jarvis has been placed on the injured non-roster list per NHL.com’s Walt Ruff.

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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.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Daily Faceoff / September 27

Hurricanes sign Pyotr Kochetkov to two-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Friday the team signed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to a two-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of $3.95 million.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Hurricanes Have Reason for Concern After Pyotr Kochetkov’s Preseason Struggles

Through the first three preseason games, the Carolina Hurricanes have one lingering worry: Pyotr Kochetkov. In his two games, he’s given up 11 goals. He allowed six on 34 shots against the Florida Panthers and five on 28 shots against the Nashville Predators in Greensboro.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 27

Carolina Hurricanes 2026-27 Roster Projection 2.0

Well, it’s official: the preseason is over for the Carolina Hurricanes as they defeated the Nashville Predators 6-0 on Saturday, Sept. 26. Now that the tune-up is complete, it’s on to Tuesday night (Sept.

Noel Fransen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26

Hurricanes Reassign Noel Fransen

Defense prospect Noel Fransen is headed to AHL Chicago to begin his North American career, the Hurricanes announced. The 2024 third-round pick had impressed in camp to date but, after playing his first two post-draft seasons in his native Sweden, will now head to the minors for an adjustment period.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 26

Big games all around help the Hurricanes close the preseason with a dominant victory

Most of the NHL guys sat back and watched the first three preseason games play out. On Saturday in Nashville, the Carolina Hurricanes iced a lineup that could be right back out there when the season begins on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 26

With roster decisions remaining, the Hurricanes close their preseason in Nashville

Honestly, I'm not sure that the Carolina Hurricanes can top what we saw on Thursday night in Greensboro, and, frankly, I don't want them to try. Another

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

Hurricanes News & Rumors: Kochetkov Extension, Roster Cuts, & More Nikishin Rumors

The wait for the regular season is almost over as we’re three days away from the start of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes begin their Stanley Cup title defense.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 25

Hurricanes Extend Pyotr Kocehtkov Through the 2028-29 Season

After an electric night in Greensboro, seeing the Carolina Hurricanes storm back from a four-goal deficit to win, they keep making news as we head into the last weekend without regular-season hockey.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / Field Level Media / September 25

Canes sign G Pyotr Kochetkov to 2-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes announced a two-year contract extension with goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on Friday. The deal will pay Kochetkov $2.4 million with a $1.5 million signing bonus in 2027-28 and $3 million with a $1 million signing bonus in 2028-29.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 25