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5 destinations for Alexander Nikishin to end the ongoing saga before Opening Night

Training camp has begun, the first preseason games have been played, and Alexander Nikishin is still not with the team. The Canes made it crystal clear that he wouldn't be with them, since he isn't under contract, so this isn't like Connor Hellebuyck not showing up while seeking a trade.

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Hurricanes’ Nadeau & Robidas Continue Hot Start to the Preseason

Through two preseason games, Carolina Hurricanes prospects Bradly Nadeau and Justin Robidas continue to impress on the ice. After the two games with the Florida Panthers, they’ve combined for four goals and five points.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 22

Nadeau shines, Primeau shuts down the Cats to help the Hurricanes earn a shootout win

For the second time in three nights, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers came together to square off. Of course, it's the preseason, so the results don't matter, but the Canes had a tiny chip on their shoulders after dropping their opener, 6-3, in Sunrise.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Agent Says Hurricanes Refusing Nikishin Trade: Big Decision Coming?

Alexander Nikishin’s agent publicly stated this week that NHL teams are actively trying to acquire him in a trade, but the Carolina Hurricanes are refusing to talk a deal.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Charles-Alexis Legault News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Hurricanes’ Charles Alexis Legault Making Early Impressions in Camp & Preseason

Some Carolina Hurricanes have already made an impression this early in training camp. Defenseman Charles Alexis Legault caught everyone’s attention after his performance heading into Sunday night’s 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 22

Insider reveals two teams Oilers beat out for Alex Formenton

The Edmonton Oilers’ signing of Alex Formenton has drawn, and continues to draw, plenty of scrutiny around the hockey world and from their own fanbase.

Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / September 21

Canadiens should pursue the Hurricanes’ young defenceman Alexander Nikishin

The Montreal Canadiens already have one of the most talented young blue lines in the NHL, but that should not stop Kent Hughes from looking for opportunities to make it even better.

NHL News / Cardiac Cane / September 20

The Hurricanes drop their preseason opener to the Panthers after a rough middle frame

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Florida Panthers met to begin their preseason duties on Sunday night in Sunrise, getting the home-and-home started just over a week before the real thing.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 20

The Hurricanes head to Sunrise with a younger group to begin their preseason slate

For the first time in over three months, the Carolina Hurricanes are playing hockey, though the stakes are significantly lower than they were on that night in Las Vegas.

Eric Robinson News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Eric Robinson Deserves a Chance on the Hurricanes’ Top Line

The Carolina Hurricanes got back on the ice for training camp on Saturday, and the fanbase immediately started complaining about the line combinations.

Brandon Bussi News / Cardiac Cane / September 19

Brandon Bussi is under the most pressure this season as the Hurricanes look to repeat

Over a year ago, if you said you knew who Brandon Bussi was, I would assume you were either a fan of the Boston Bruins and knew everything about their farm system, or you were a liar.

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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.

Cayden Primeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Exclusive: Hurricanes’ Cayden Primeau on Return & Mindset for 2026-27

The 2025-26 season was a wild one for Cayden Primeau. After finishing training camp last year with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Toronto Maple Leafs claimed him off waivers.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Exclusive: Hurricanes’ Bradly Nadeau Using Past Experiences to Build Pro Career

Heading into the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Training Camp, attention has been on Bradly Nadeau as the third-year pro seeks to take the next step in his career.

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Pyotr Kochetkov News / Cardiac Cane / September 18

Struggling with his health last season, Pyotr Kochetkov is primed for major comeback

It has been a whirlwind NHL career for Pyotr Kochetkov. Entering his sixth season with the Carolina Hurricanes, long gone are the days of Kochetkov winning in his first three appearances in four days to help the team win the division in 2022, or the time he got in Brady Tkachuk's face after a diving poke check on a penalty shot.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour on Brandon Bussi & Eric Robinson

Following the Carolina Hurricanes’ 9 a.m. practice featuring the NHL group, head coach Rod Brind’Amour spoke with the media on a range of topics. During the media availability, The Hockey Writers asked him some questions about Brandon Bussi and Eric Robinson.

Mike Reilly News / The Hockey Writers / September 18