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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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With the scenery no longer new, K'Andre Miller should thrive in his second season

When the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers came together for a sign-and-trade on July 1, 2025, some Rangers fans seemed very happy about what had transpired.

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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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

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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.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Report: Hurricanes’ Alexander Nikishin requested trade following 2025-26 season; request remains in place

With just over two weeks remaining until the puck will drop for the start of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, several notable restricted free agents are still without new contracts.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 15

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles at NHL Prospect Camp

Yesterday the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators kicked off their prospect tournament, which featured a handfull of players on contracts with the Greensboro Gargoyles.

Jalen Chatfield News / Cardiac Cane / September 13

The Hurricanes and Jalen Chatfield could each benefit from a big contract season

The evolution of Jalen Chatfield's game continues to make him one of the Carolina Hurricanes' best finds ever. They took a low-risk, high-reward chance on him in 2021, and he's paid them back in spades as one of their most trusted shutdown guys.

Pierre-Olivier Joseph News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

P.O. Joseph Could Be Ideal Extra Defenseman for Hurricanes

Pierre-Olivier Joseph’s contract with the Carolina Hurricanes raised some eyebrows within the fanbase. Many of those questions stem from the looming uncertainty around restricted free agent (RFA) defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Hurricanes RFA Alex Nikishin linked to Western Conference team

The Carolina Hurricanes get ready for the 2026-27 season with a problem on their hands. Carolina has a restricted free agent in defenseman Alex Nikishin.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

The Metropolitan Division Is the Hurricanes’ to Lose in 2026-27

As we head into the last weekend without hockey, the 2026-27 season is right around the corner. The Carolina Hurricanes seek to defend their first Stanley Cup title in 20 years.

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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.

William Carrier News / Cardiac Cane / September 12

Big hits, occasional offense are exactly what the Canes need from William Carrier

Not everyone on the Carolina Hurricanes is here to score goals, play lockdown defense, or stop pucks between the pipes. Some of them are here to run over people when the moment calls for it and provide a spark when the team needs it the most.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 11

Rookies take the ice, injured Hurricane gets some work in on a busy Friday in Raleigh

With each passing day, we grow closer and closer to Opening Night, but there's still plenty of business to attend to before the Carolina Hurricanes officially drop the puck for the 2026-27 season.