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Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

The Carolina Hurricanes Lock Up One of their More Recent Acquisitions

The Carolina Hurricanes are making a refinement or two to their roster, on this, July 1st, or better known as, free agency day 2025. In a smaller deal, they already acquired goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens.

Logan Stankoven News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Logan Stankoven Signs Eight-Year Extension in Carolina

There will be eight more years of Logan Stankoven in Carolina. The 22-year-old centre was entering the final year of his entry-level contract and was set to be a restricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 1

NHL Rumors: Latest On Evgeny Kuznetsov And Tanner Jeannot

Daria Tuboltseva of RG.com: The interesting part is that someone would take a swing on Kuznetsov at this point of his career. He played a total of 63 games in 2023-24 and only racked up 24 points.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Hurricanes 'Really Want' Best Remaining Free Agent, Claims Elliotte Friedman

With Brad Marchand, Mitch Marner, and Sam Bennett off the board, the focus of the NHL free agent market has shifted to the new best-available player in the market, Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Last Word On Sports / June 30

25-Year Old Goaltender Traded to the Carolina Hurricanes

On Monday evening, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired goaltender Cayden Primeau from the Montreal Canadiens. In exchange for the 25-year old goaltender, the Habs have acquired a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Hurricanes acquire goaltender in trade with Canadiens

The Hurricanes have added some extra goaltending depth heading into next season, acquiring Cayden Primeau from the Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

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Evgeny Kuznetsov News / Breakaway on SI / June 30

Multiple Teams Interested in Former Stanley Cup Champion

Former Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov is seeking a return to the NHL for the 2025-2026 season. The former Stanley Cup winner last played in the NHL during the 2023-2024 season, but he’s eying a fresh start.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Carolina Hurricanes’ 2025 NHL Draft Recap

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft has finally ended after a long four-and-a-half-hour first round on Friday night (June 27). Over the two-day event from June 27-28 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, 224 players from around the world heard their names get called on the NHL’s biggest stage.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Hurricanes select Kurban Limatov No. 67 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

One of the top Russian blueliners available at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles found his new team when the Carolina Hurricanes selected Kurban Limatov with the 67th pick on Saturday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Hurricanes select Ivan Ryabkin No. 62 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Carolina Hurricanes selected Russian forward Ivan Ryabkin with the 62nd overall pick on Saturday at The Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Ryabkin began the year in Russia, playing for MHK Dynamo Moskva in the MHL, where he tallied 12 points in 15 games, including 11 assists.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Blade of Steel / June 28

Carolina Hurricanes Trade 34th Overall Pick to Canadian Team

The Carolina Hurricanes are known for trading down, and they've now done it again as the Canadiens officially acquired pick No. 34 and a young Russian star in Alexander Zharovsky, who could be a genuine piece for this team in the future.

Carolina Hurricanes News / House of Hockey / June 27

Carolina Hurricanes Trade 29th Overall Pick as Night One of the Draft Comes to an End

Eric Tulsky of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kyle Davidson of the Chicago Blackhawks just completed one last trade right at the end of the first round of the 2025 NHL draft.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Hurricanes’ Jääskä Inks Two-Year Extension After North American Debut

Almost a week after announcing the Eric Robinson four-year extension, the Carolina Hurricanes extended another player in their system. On Thursday, June 26, the Hurricanes announced that they extended Finnish forward Juha Jääskä to a two-year, $1.55 million deal.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Former Stanley Cup champion eyeing NHL comeback

He has 743 career NHL appearances, notching 173 goals and 402 assists over that span. Will a team bite?

Avalanche reportedly have already made decision on star Martin Necas

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Several Canadiens players to leave the organization by Tuesday

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Hurricanes sign Juha Jaaska to two-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten some early work done with one of their depth forwards from the 2024-25 season. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes have re-signed forward Juha Jääskä to a two-year contract worth $1.55MM.

Evgeny Kuznetsov News / House of Hockey / June 26

$70 Million Stanley Cup Champion Confirmed to Be Returning to the NHL Next Season by Agent

$70 million Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov will be returning to the NHL, which was confirmed by his agent just days before free agency opens. Evgeny Kuznetsov will be back in the NHL next year after taking a one-year break from the league.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Carolina Hurricanes’ 2025 RFAs: Who Stays & Who Goes?

The Carolina Hurricanes are heading into a pivotal offseason in their Stanley Cup window with a grand total of zero restricted free agents (RFAs) on their main roster.

Juha Jaaska News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Hurricanes sign Juha Jaaska to two-year contract extension

Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced on Thursday that the team has agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with forward Juha Jaaska.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Breakaway on SI / June 23

Hurricanes Perfect Fit for Nikolaj Ehlers

The Carolina Hurricanes are in position to be an aggressive spender when the free agency window opens on July 1. The Hurricanes were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the eventual Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers.

Eric Robinson News / Field Level Media / June 20

Hurricanes sign F Eric Robinson to 4-year, $6.8M extension

The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Eric Robinson to a four-year, $6.8 million contract extension on Friday. The deal runs through the 2028-29 season for Robinson.

Mitch Marner News / Full Press Hockey / June 16

Will the Carolina Hurricanes Actually Spend Big on Mitch Marner?

As the Stanley Cup Final starts to wind down, the silly season starts to ramp up. Once again, Full Press Hockey will list its top 10 Free Agents for the 2025 offseason.

Jesper Fast 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.

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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.

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