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The Hurricanes made the correct move in placing a Stanley Cup defenseman on waivers

Hockey is a business, but there's a human side to things that makes some of the toughest decisions that much harder. On Saturday, the team was excited to get their captain, Jordan Staal, back into the lineup after missing a month with a partially torn calf.

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3 locations I want to see the Carolina Hurricanes play after a superb Finland trip

It took 16 years and a Stanley Cup win for the NHL to finally give the Carolina Hurricanes another trip abroad. I'd say that they made the most of it. The Canes swept their two-game set with the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki, Finland, stomping them on both occasions.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Hurricanes Sweep Global Series with 5-1 Win Over Kraken

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: the Carolina Hurricanes won another game. After defeating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 Thursday night, they swept the Global Series Saturday night, winning 5-1.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 14

Hurricanes thrash Kraken in Helsinki again

Andrei Svechnikov and Mark Jankowski each scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-1 win over the Seattle Kraken in the second game of the NHL Global Series on Saturday in Helsinki, Finland.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Nov. 14

A couple of players with significant pro experience look to be heading back to the minors. On Saturday, the Carolina Hurricanes placed defenseman Mike Reilly on waivers, as did the New York Islanders with forward Kyle MacLean, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Jordan Staal News / Field Level Media / November 14

Canes activate captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes activated captain Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki, Finland. Staal, 38, has not played since Oct.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Hurricanes Activate Jordan Staal, Place Mike Reilly On Waivers

The Hurricanes will have their captain back for the second game of their Global Series set in Helsinki. Carolina announced it has activated Jordan Staal from injured reserve ahead of today’s game against the Kraken.

Jordan Staal News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Hurricanes activate Jordan Staal from IR, will return vs. Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes will soon get their captain back. The team announced Saturday that forward Jordan Staal has been activated off injured reserve and he will be available to play against the Seattle Kraken Saturday in Finland.

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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.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Nikolaj Ehlers’ Unique Dynamic Aids Hurricanes Secondary Scoring

There has been a lot to love about the Carolina Hurricanes’ offensive explosion to start this season. Sebastian Aho has been a genuine superstar, and the emergence of Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake as secondary scorers has stolen the Hurricanes’ narrative.

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Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Sebastian Aho’s Global Series Debut Builds Ever-Growing Hurricanes Legacy

As we near the final game of the 2026 Global Series in Helsinki, Finland, Carolina Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho unlocked a core memory not only for him but for family, friends, and fans Thursday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 14

The Hurricanes wrap the Global Series on Saturday, looking for the Finland sweep

It feels like only yesterday that the Carolina Hurricanes arrived in Finland. Sadly, their trip ends on Saturday as they wrap up their season series and the Global Series against the Seattle Kraken.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / November 13

Sebastian Aho, Canes seek strong finish vs. Kraken in Helsinki

Sebastian Aho hopes to continue his happy homecoming on Saturday when his Carolina Hurricanes face the Seattle Kraken in the second game of this year's NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland.

Sebastian Aho News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Hurricanes’ Sebastian Aho & Jusso Välimäki Shine in First Global Series Game

After days of build-up, the 2026 NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland, has finally arrived. For the first time in 16 years, the Carolina Hurricanes played an NHL game overseas.

Sebastian Aho News / Field Level Media / November 12

Sebastian Aho scores twice, leads Hurricanes past Kraken in native Finland

Finland native Sebastian Aho scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday in Helsinki as part of the NHL Global Series.

Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall plays 1,000th NHL game

The Carolina Hurricanes are squaring off against the Seattle Kraken in the first of two NHL Global Series games in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday afternoon, and it represents a major career milestone for one of their veteran players.

Sebastian Aho News / Cardiac Cane / November 12

Aho, Hurricanes bring the storm to Helsinki for the start of the NHL Global Series

For the first time since 2010, the Carolina Hurricanes are taking their show overseas, facing the Seattle Kraken as part of the NHL Global Series in Helsinki, Finland.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / November 11

Building a roster of the best Finns to ever play for the Carolina Hurricanes

When the league announced that the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken would represent the NHL at the Global Series in Finland, I immediately knew that I needed to dedicate something to the best Finns to ever play for the franchise by putting together an all-Finnish team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 11