Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Erik Karlsson 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.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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

David Cotton News / Inside The Rink / July 29

ECHL: David Cotton Re-Signs with the Kansas City Mavericks

The Kansas City Mavericks have announced that they have re-signed 6’3″ forward David Cotton for the 2025-26 season. David Cotton started his junior career in the 2015-16 season where he played in the USHL with the Waterloo Black Hawks.

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

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 29

ECHL: Dean Loukus Returns to Stingrays for Second Pro Season

The South Carolina Stingrays have re-signed forward Dean Loukus for the 2025–26 ECHL season, bringing back a young, skilled winger with high offensive potential.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

GM Says Hurricanes Stiffed by Norris Trophy-Winning Defenseman

Don Waddell, who is now the current general manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, but was the former GM for the Carolina Hurricanes, confirmed in an interview this week that his Hurricanes’ team was shunned by Adam Fox.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Hurricanes’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

For the second time in three seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes were one of the final four teams standing in the National Hockey League in 2024-25. But as has been the case far too often, the Canes were defeated easily in the Eastern Conference Final, losing in five games to the eventual champion Florida Panthers.

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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Breakaway on SI / July 25

Hurricanes Sign Rising Forward to Massive Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes locked up another piece of their core as the 2025-2026 regular season approaches. The offseason was hitting a standstill, but the Hurricanes took care of an important business by signing rising forward Jackson Blake to a new, eight-year contract.

Jackson Blake News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

Carolina Hurricanes Sign Jackson Blake to an 8-Year Extension

Once again, the Carolina Hurricanes stay busy as they lock up another young core player to the roster long-term. Late Thursday night (July 24), the Hurricanes announced that they gave forward Jackson Blake an eight-year, $45 million extension.

Jackson Blake News / NHL Trade Talk / July 25

Jackson Blake Tops Dad’s Career Earnings with Hurricanes Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up promising young forward Jackson Blake, signing him to an eight-year, $45 million extension that begins in the 2026-27 season.

Jackson Blake News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Hurricanes sign Jackson Blake to eight-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $45 million contract extension. Blake still had one year remaining on his three-year, entry-level contract with a $905,833 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season.

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Carolina Hurricanes 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

Brent Pedersen News / Inside The Rink / July 24

ECHL: Brent Pedersen Returns to Swamp Rabbits in 2025-26

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have officially re-signed veteran forward Brent Pedersen for the 2025–26 ECHL season, marking his second campaign with the club.

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.

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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.

Sean Walker News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

Hurricanes’ Sean Walker Poised for an Impactful Second Season in Carolina

As we draw another day closer to opening night for the NHL, there has been a ton of talk surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes. The talk is rightfully warranted, especially after the additions of Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller, along with the extension of Logan Stankoven.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 21

Hurricanes sign pair of players to two-way deals

The Carolina Hurricanes announced Monday that they have signed forward Ryan Suzuki and defenseman Ronan Seeley to one-year, two-way contracts.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Hurricanes promote Daniel Bochner among multiple staff changes

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced multiple staff and structure changes across their hockey operations and management departments. Most notably, they’ve hired Daniel Bochner as a full-time development coach, after he spent the last two seasons in a part-time coaching role with the Hurricanes and the KHL’s SKA St.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 17

Carolina Hurricanes 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Carolina Hurricanes finally won a game in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025. However, they were limited to just the one win in the penultimate round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 16