Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Why the Carolina Hurricanes can’t get over the hump

The Hurricanes have been near the top of the NHL standings for the bulk of the last decade. So why can't they get to the promised land?

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #4: Ryan Donato Rounding Out Summer Moves

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #3: Vladislav Gavrikov Joining Defensive Core

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

Ryan Donato News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #4: Ryan Donato Rounding Out Summer Moves

As we round out the “Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist” series, the Carolina Hurricanes have a few options to bolster their roster for next season. If they want to sign some big names to build around, i.e., Mitch Marner or Nikolaj Ehlers, they will need to add players who can make an impact while giving them cap flexibility.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 4

Hurricanes’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL Free Agency

For the second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes fell short in the Eastern Conference Final. The Canes have now made the playoffs in seven straight seasons, but have not advanced to the Stanley Cup Final since winning it all in 2006.

Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

Vladislav Gavrikov News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #3: Vladislav Gavrikov Joining Defensive Core

In the third installment of this “Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist” series, we will move on from forwards and look at a defenseman. The Carolina Hurricanes could have one or two roster spots open on defense if Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns don’t return next season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #2: Finding a Way to Acquire Marco Rossi

Just like part one of this series, the Carolina Hurricanes are in the biggest offseason in a while when it comes to roster construction. With the cap going up to $95.5 million this upcoming season from $88 million in 2024-25, they will have plenty of cap space to bolster this roster.

Brent Burns News / Blade of Steel / June 3

Brent Burns' NHL Future Revealed Following Devastating Playoff Exit

Brent Burns heads into 2025/26 at 40-years of age, but now, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour makes it clear that he wants him back for next season after another solid campaign for Carolina in 2024/25.

Paul Maurice News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour rebukes Paul Maurice’s new tradition

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short of the Stanley Cup Final once again, losing in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

Hurricanes GM’s free agency comments will fire up fans

The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers in five games in the Eastern Conference Final. In seven years with Rod Brind’amour behind the bench, Carolina has made the East Final three times.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Surprising NHL Team Expected to Be 'Major' Players in Free Agency

The NHL offseason is almost upon us, with the 2025 Stanley Cup Final getting set to start on Wednesday. This summer is expected to be very active for a lot of teams, with multiple sides looking to get close to winning a title.

Mitch Marner News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #1: Bringing Mitch Marner to Raleigh

With the NHL salary cap rising from $88 million to $95.5 million on July 1, many teams will be looking to bolster their roster with high-end unrestricted free agent (UFA) talent this summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 3

Hurricanes Should Target Cullen Potter From Arizona State with 29th Overall Pick

While most of the hockey world will be focused on the upcoming 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the other 30 teams have, or will have, their focus set on the upcoming NHL Draft that’s scheduled for June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles, CA.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / June 2

Hurricanes' Fast announces retirement from professional hockey

Hurricanes' Jesper Fast announces retirement from professional hockey

Eleven-year NHL veteran Jesper Fast announced his retirement from professional hockey earlier Monday.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Justin Poirier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 2

Hurricanes prospect commits to University of Maine

A high-scoring winger is headed to the NCAA’s Hockey East Conference.

Jesper Fast News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2

Jesper Fast Announces Retirement After 11 NHL Seasons

Veteran NHL forward Jesper Fast announced his retirement Monday at age 33, bringing an end to an 11-season career that spanned 703 regular-season games with the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes.

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The 'NHL Selke Trophy winners' quiz

Jesper Fast News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Jesper Fast announces retirement from NHL

A longtime two-way player is hanging up his skates. On Monday, Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast announced that he is retiring from the NHL. Fast thanked all the fans and teams he played with over his career.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Carolina Hurricanes’ 3 Stars of May

It’s not usual to have multiple “3 Stars” within a few days; however, with the Carolina Hurricanes’ season ending in the final week of May, it’s given us the rare opportunity to have three stars of a series and a month.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / May 31

Hurricanes Hit Conference Final Wall Again

Rod Brind'Amour has accomplished quite a lot during his seven years as head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes. Not only has he made the playoffs and won at least one series each year, but he's also made the Eastern Conference Final three times and won the Jack Adams Award.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Paul Maurice reveals what his message to Rod Brind’Amour was

Paul Maurice got into a small confrontation with Rod Brind’Amour after the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes ended on Wednesday night.

Seth Jarvis News / House of Hockey / May 30

Seth Jarvis Makes Controversial Personal Decision That May Have Long-Term Effects on His Career

Seth Jarvis got the taste of playing for Team Canada in 2025, and now he's made a massive sacrifice in order to represent them at the 2026 Olympic Games.

Dmitry Orlov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Dmitry Orlov provides update on contract negotiations

Orlov is coming off an impressive season.

Free agent focus for Carolina Hurricanes

Where do the Hurricanes go from here after another Eastern Conference final loss?

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Where do the Hurricanes go from here after another Eastern Conference final loss?

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night by the Florida Panthers. After yet another Conference Final loss, where do the Hurricanes go from here?

Rod Brind`Amour News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Reporter Jackie Redmond addresses interview with Rod Brind’Amour

Reporter Jackie Redmond on Wednesday addressed her interview with Rod Brind’Amour that took place during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Verhaeghe launches Panthers into third straight Stanley Cup Final

Carter Verhaeghe's key goal launches Panthers into third straight Stanley Cup Final

On Wednesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes showcased plenty of resilience in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, but the Florida Panthers proved they're the far better team.

Zach Hyman injury puts even more pressure on Oilers star Connor McDavid

Top lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

Mammoth stay busy, ink another former first-round pick to entry-level contract

Canadiens reportedly are favorites to land 40-goal scorer in offseason trade

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / May 29