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NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes May Deal Depth Forward

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into 2026 and that means the hot stove talk is going to heat up. Trade talks usually intensify after the turn of the new year.

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Hurricanes Activate Jaccob Slavin Off Injured Reserve

The Hurricanes will be welcoming back a critical piece of their back end for tonight’s game against Seattle. The team announced that defenseman Jaccob Slavin has been activated off injured reserve.

Jaccob Slavin News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin activated from IR, returns after missing 10 games

The Carolina Hurricanes activated defenseman Jaccob Slavin from injured reserve on Saturday after missing 10 games with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Slavin has only played in five games in 2025-26, missing a total of 39 due to injury.

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Hurricanes D Jaccob Slavin off IR, to return vs. Kraken

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was activated from injured reserve and will return to the lineup versus the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Early Jesperi Kotkaniemi destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL at this time. However, this does not mean that the team is unwilling to make a subtraction or two from their roster.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 9

Hurricanes ride balanced attack, aim for 4th straight win vs. Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes sense they're gradually getting back into a winning groove following a rough stretch. They're aiming for their fourth consecutive victory when the Seattle Kraken visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.

Joel Nystrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Hurricanes Reassign Joel Nystrom

The Hurricanes announced they’ve reassigned defenseman Joel Nystrom to AHL Chicago. While there’s no corresponding transaction yet, the open roster spot could indicate that top shutdown man Jaccob Slavin will come off injured reserve on Saturday before their clash with the Kraken.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Daily Faceoff / January 9

Report: Hurricanes fielding trade offers for Jesperi Kotkaniemi

An already-active winter for NHL roster movement could get even more busy in short order. According to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Carolina Hurricanes are actively weighing trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Carolina Hurricanes 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.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Carolina Hurricanes Reportedly Shopping Jesperi Kotkaniemi

The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly considering trade offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported this morning. According to Friedman, the Hurricanes “recognize [Kotkaniemi] needs a fresh start” and are considering trade offers for the 25-year-old pivot at this time.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Hurricanes Defeat the Ducks 5-2 to Complete Regular Season Sweep

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night (Jan. 8) in their final meeting of the 2025-26 season. Rod Brind’Amour’s team was looking to complete the regular-season sweep after defeating the Ducks 4-1 on Oct.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Hurricanes pull away, deliver Ducks' eighth straight loss

Defenseman Jalen Chatfield scored a goal to snap a tie late in the second period, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 victory over the reeling Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

Amir Miftakhov News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Hurricanes’ Goalie Miftakhov Discusses Return to North America, AHL Adjustment, and NHL Aspirations

After his first stint in North America with the Syracuse Crunch and the Orlando Solar Bears, Russian netminder Amir Miftakhov returned this summer, inking a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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NHL Prediction: January 8th Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 7

Emerging from slump, Hurricanes face wobbly Ducks

The Carolina Hurricanes appear to have reversed course following a dizzying stretch in which they lost six of eight games (2-5-1). Winners of two in a row, the Hurricanes look to build off a season high-tying scoring output when they host the reeling Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Hurricanes Defeat Stars 6-3 to Split Regular Season Series

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Dallas Stars in their final matchup for the 2025-26 regular season. The Stars defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 the last time these two teams met on Oct.

Brandon Bussi News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi tosses puck into own net

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / January 6

K’Andre Miller scores twice, adds assist in Hurricanes' rout of Stars

K'Andre Miller scored two goals and added an assist while Seth Jarvis, in his first game back from an injury, provided a goal and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes blew past the Dallas Stars for a 6-3 victory Tuesday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Seth Jarvis News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Seth Jarvis’ goal in injury return sends Hurricanes fans wild

There was no shortage of storylines heading into the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars matchup on Tuesday night. The teams will always have a storyline built in now, after the Mikko Rantanen drama last season, and they are also two of the top Stanley Cup contenders this season.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Living Up to Expectations in Sophomore Season

Before the start of the season, The Hockey Writers met with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake to discuss his new eight-year extension and expectations for the year ahead.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Hurricanes need to take a big swing as East remains wide open

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a very strong start in the first half of 2025-26, going 25-14-3 with 53 points through their first 42 games, good for first in the Metropolitan Division and second in the Eastern Conference.

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