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Nikolaj Ehlers is scratching the surface as he enters his second year with Carolina

The 2025 class of free agents was among the worst in recent memory. It wasn't going to be that way, but almost everyone was off the market before July 1st, either re-signing with their original teams or requesting and facilitating a trade.

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Hurricanes’ Defenseman Won’t Report to Camp Amid Contract Dispute

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that defenseman Alexander Nikishin won’t report to training camp as he is without a contract. Noting that they will not comment on the status of the player beyond the fact he won’t be in attendance, there is no news regarding the two sides getting any closer to an extension or a trade.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Unsigned RFA Alexander Nikishin to miss Hurricanes training camp

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are getting set to take the ice for training camp, but they’ll be doing so without a promising young player who remains under team control.

Jordan Staal News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Hurricanes Rightfully Extend Captain & Conn Smythe Winner Jordan Staal

The Carolina Hurricanes late Tuesday night (Sept. 15) announced the signing of Conn Smythe winner and Stanley Cup Champion Jordan Staal to a One-Year extension.

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Jordan Staal News / Field Level Media / September 16

Hurricanes extend captain Jordan Staal on 1-year deal

Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal signed a one-year contract worth up to $10 million. The deal announced late Tuesday is for the 2027-28 season.

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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.

Jordan Staal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Hurricanes Sign Jordan Staal To One-Year Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed their captain to what could very well be the last contract he’ll sign in his NHL career. Late last night, the Hurricanes announced they’ve signed captain Jordan Staal to a one-year, $10MM extension.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Hurricanes sign Jordan Staal to one-year extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with team captain Jordan Staal, the club announced Tuesday evening. Staal, 38, could earn up to $10 million on his new one-year deal, which covers the 2027-28 season.

Jordan Staal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal signs 1-year extension worth as much as $10 million

Jordan Staal is running it back for at least one more year with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that they have signed Staal to a one-year contract.

Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Maple Leafs Land Alexander Nikishin in Suggested Trade With Hurricanes

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a lot of changes this offseason, from their management down to their player personnel, and seem confident in their ability to get back into the playoff picture.

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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.

Andrei Svechnikov News / Cardiac Cane / September 14

On the heels of a career year, Andrei Svechnikov must find his offense consistently

I've mentioned a few times that the Carolina Hurricanes' change in fortunes can partially be tied to the night they moved up in the draft lottery in 2018.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 14

Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin Still Hoping For Trade

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin became the focus of summer trade speculation after reportedly requesting a move at the end of the 2025-26 season.

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Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / September 14

Stanley Cup Champion Alexander Nikishin Wants Out After Trade Request Goes Public

Pierre Lebrun reported today that Alexander Nikishin has formally requested a trade, and the timing is what’s catching everyone off guard. The request came right at the start of the offseason, lining up with earlier rumblings that the Carolina Hurricanes were open to moving the young defenceman.