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Hurricanes’ Gostisbehere to return to lineup against Mammoth

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to get a key contributor back into their lineup on Thursday night. After the morning skate earlier Thursday, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told the media, including team reporter Walt Ruff, that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will draw back in after missing each of the team’s past five games.

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Hurricanes Activate, Reassign Juha Jaaska

According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Juha Jaaska from the non-roster injured reserve. As expected, the team quickly reassigned Jaaska to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.

Noah Philp News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Hurricanes place Noah Philp on waivers

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed forward Noah Philp on conditional waivers for the purpose of reassigning him to the American Hockey League. Philp is now available to be claimed by 29 other teams in the league over the course of the next 24 hours.

Noah Philp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Hurricanes Place Noah Philp On Waivers

The Hurricanes have placed center Noah Philp on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He had been on injured reserve with a concussion; now that he’s healthy, he won’t be back with Carolina.

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Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers Living up to Hype After Signing in Carolina

Heading into the 2025-26 season, Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers was seen as someone who could bring his dynamic skillset to Rod Brind’Amour’s team after 10 seasons in Winnipeg.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Brandon Bussi News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi Making the Case for Vezina & Contract Extension

What a story it’s been for Carolina Hurricanes netminder Brandon Bussi. After being claimed off waivers, mere days before the start of the 2025-26 season, he has been one of the biggest storylines not just in Raleigh, but around the hockey landscape.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Hurricanes’ Struggling Third Line Highlights Systemic Issues

For as long as Rod Brind’Amour has been the head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, they’ve been one of the best defensive teams in the NHL. His man-on-man system is unique among NHL deployments.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-1 Win Over Senators

For the first time during the 2025-26 season, the Carolina Hurricanes went up against the Ottawa Senators. Despite the weather being in the negative in Ontario, it was intense inside the Canadian Tire Centre.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / January 24

Brandon Bussi (35 saves) backstops Canes over Sens

Brandon Bussi made 35 saves for his 19th win in 23 starts to begin his NHL career as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Saturday.

Brandon Bussi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Hurricanes Working To Extend Brandon Bussi

Most of the smoke around first-year goalies this season has rightfully come against the youngest ones – Yaroslav Askarov, Arturs Silovs, and Jesper Wallstedt featuring at the top of the class.

Gavin Bayreuther News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 24

Sabres Acquire Gavin Bayreuther From Hurricanes

The Sabres and Hurricanes have made a small swap of AHL depth. Buffalo announced that it has acquired defenseman Gavin Bayreuther from Carolina in exchange for winger Viktor Neuchev. Bayreuther has subsequently been assigned to AHL Rochester while Neuchev will be sent to AHL Chicago.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 24

Hurricanes rumors: Carolina willing to trade key defenseman to acquire star

Carolina Hurricanes fans were already enthralled by Alexander Nikishin, but the rookie defenseman cemented himself as a fan favorite when he easily dropped Chicago Blackhawks center Oliver Moore in what he claimed was his first fight.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Eastern Team Prepared to Gamble Future Star in Blockbuster Chase

The Carolina Hurricanes are never shy about making bold, calculated moves, especially when they believe a core piece could push them closer to a Stanley Cup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

3 Players on Denmark’s Men’s Team to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics

On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Danish Ishockey Union announced its final roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Milan-Cortina in February. Denmark’s first game will be on Thursday, Feb.

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Eric Robinson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Hurricanes’ Eric Robinson Could Be Out Through Olympic Break

The Carolina Hurricanes could face an extended stretch without one impactful winger. Eric Robinson could be out until the team returns from the Winter Olympics break on February 26th, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Hurricanes Open To Moving Alexander Nikishin For Star

The Carolina Hurricanes have made a habit out of making big moves for impact veterans at the Trade Deadline. It appears they’re gearing up to repeat that trend this season.

Robert Thomas News / NHL Trade Talk / January 23

Hurricanes Prepared To Trade Former Top Prospect For Robert Thomas

The Carolina Hurricanes have to be wary of upsetting the makeup of their team too much. They sit six points ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins for first in the Metropolitan Division, and they are only getting stronger.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to Blackhawks

The Carolina Hurricanes carried a three-game winning streak into Thursday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks (Jan. 22). It was a tight back-and-forth contest between both teams, as the Hurricanes were able to tie the game on three separate occasions.

Brandon Bussi News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Hurricane's Brandon Bussi Off to Historic Start

Prior to October, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi hadn’t played a second in an NHL game. Fast forward just four months, and the former undrafted goalie out of Western Michigan is off to a historic start to his career at hockey’s highest level.

Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / January 21

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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.