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1 move Carolina Hurricanes should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

Coming off another Eastern Conference Final loss to the Florida Panthers, the Carolina Hurricanes were active this offseason. The team signed free agent winger Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year contract worth $8.5 million per year.

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Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis & Sebastian Aho Duo Is Underrated

When it comes to NHL duos, the ones that are usually thought of are Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl, Sidney Crosby/Evgeni Malkin, and Nathan MacKinnon/Cale Makar.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 7

3 Hurricanes Prospects to Keep a Close Eye On In the 2025-26 Season

Over the past few years, the Carolina Hurricanes have assembled a prospect group that ranks amongst the largest and most talented in the NHL. Every year in the draft, they continuously trade back and add more picks, stockpiling more darts to throw at the board.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / August 6

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Reflects on Past Season, Career & Life Changes

Pyotr Kochetkov burst into the NHL with full force, and fans instantly fell in love with him—he made his debut just a few weeks after arriving in North America, immediately broke rookie records for the Carolina Hurricanes, and a couple years ago was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 5

Top Remaining Free Agent Still Weighing Options

We're now over a month into the offseason, and most of the top free agents already signed with their teams long ago. However, there are still some quality players available.

Bradly Nadeau News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Hurricanes’ Bradly Nadeau Eyeing the Opportunity to Make the NHL Jump

Alexander Nikishin, one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ top prospects, made his NHL debut last season, and people are excited to see what he can do in his first full professional season in North America in 2025-26.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Hurricanes’ Defense Being Unnecessarily Questioned by NHL World

It seems the NHL world is once again questioning the Carolina Hurricanes’ approach going into a season, one offseason removed from being asked to make the playoffs.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / August 4

Jack Roslovic Latest: Maple Leafs Among 6 Teams in the Mix

Over a month into free agency, forward Jack Roslovic remains unsigned, but interest in the two-time 20-goal scorer hasn’t exactly dried up. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Roslovic has “five or six” teams still interested in potentially signing him.

Jack Roslovic News / House of Hockey / August 3

New Canadian Team Linked to Top Available Free Agent Jack Roslovic

The Toronto Maple Leafs have become the latest team linked to UFA center Jack Roslovic, who remains unsigned after over a month of free agency, per analyst Elliotte Friedman.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Veteran free-agent forward is still undecided on his next team

Though the forward remains unsigned more than a month into free agency, it’s not for a lack of interest.

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / August 2

Hurricanes New Defender Due for Major Improvement

The NHL is littered with talented defensemen. It's a golden era of sorts for the defender, as their roles and importance on both ends of the ice have increased.

Jack Roslovic News / Last Word On Sports / August 1

NHL Rumours: One of Top Remaining Free Agent Not Seeking Big Money

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today’s edition brings a surprising holdout from this year’s list of free agents.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Potential Karlsson-to-Hurricanes Trade Hits Snag, Per NHL Insider

A speculated trade fit that would send elite offensive defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Carolina Hurricanes may be losing steam, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli.

Pyotr Kochetkov News / The Hockey Writers / July 30

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov in Make-or-Break Season to Prove He’s the No. 1

The Carolina Hurricanes have 71 days to go before they kick off the 2025-26 campaign on Oct. 9 against the New Jersey Devils. After coming within three wins of the Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes went out and added Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller this summer to make another playoff run.

Jack Roslovic News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

Unexpected Teams in Play for Jack Roslovic as UFA Waits for Deal

Jack Roslovic remains one of the most notable unrestricted free agents yet to sign, but his patience in free agency appears to be part of the plan. According

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

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Carolina Hurricanes News / House of Hockey / July 29

Carolina Hurricanes Goalie Goes After Small Business on Social Media, Demands 'Immediate' Closure

Pyotr Kochetkov was looking to have a quiet off-season, but now the Hurricanes goaltender has shockingly called out a small business on social media. The

Jackson Blake News / Field Level Media / July 25

Hurricanes F Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45M extension

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake has signed an eight-year, $45 million contract extension with the team. The deal, announced late Thursday night, will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Jackson Blake News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Hurricanes sign star winger to huge extension

Hurricanes take care of business, sign star winger to lucrative eight-year extension

His stock has been on the rise since immediately after Carolina selected him in the fourth round in 2021.

Capitals players hoping that 2025-26 season isn't Alex Ovechkin's last

Top tade destinations for Erik Karlsson

NHL insider reveals which team almost landed Matthew Tkachuk in 2022

Could reunion be in the cards for veteran defenseman, Rangers HC?

Jack Roslovic and Canucks continue talks, but his ask poses problems

Matthew Tkachuk News / Yardbarker / July 23

NHL insider reveals Hurricanes almost landed Matthew Tkachuk in 2022

It’s crazy to wonder how differently things would have played out in recent years if Matthew Tkachuk were a Hurricane.

Did 2022 blockbuster trade cost Oilers back-to-back Stanley Cups?

Nathan Beaulieu retires after 11-year NHL career

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker poised for impactful second season in Carolina

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

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nathan Beaulieu News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

Nathan Beaulieu retires after 11-year NHL career

Nathan Beaulieu announced his retirement from professional hockey on Wednesday, completing an NHL career that spanned 11 seasons. “Congratulations to Nathan Beaulieu, who has officially announced his retirement from pro hockey,” the NHLPA wrote in a social media post.