Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Stanislav Yarovoi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Hurricanes expected to sign Stanislav Yarovoi

The Hurricanes appear to be closing in on a contract with one of their 2023 draft picks. Championat’s Anton Nekrasov reports that Carolina is close to signing winger Stanislav Yarovoi to an entry-level deal.

Amir Miftakhov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Hurricanes linked to Amir Miftakhov

With veterans Dustin Tokarski and Spencer Martin set to be unrestricted free agents next month, the Hurricanes are expected to make a move to add some depth at the goaltending position.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

3 Hurricanes Draft Targets With Their First-Round Pick

With the Carolina Hurricanes’ offseason now fully in effect, over the next few months leading up to the 2025-26 NHL season, I will be covering the 2025 NHL Draft, free agency, and various prospect updates over the summer.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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Jesper Fast News / The Hockey Writers / June 12

Appreciating Former Ranger Jesper Fast

Jesper Fast announced his retirement after spending seven seasons with the New York Rangers and four seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. The winger was a sixth-round pick but developed into a key player and leader and he deserves appreciation for his time with the Blueshirts.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Hurricanes Could Use Nikolaj Ehlers’ Versatility for the Present & Future

As we’re officially under three weeks from the start of free agency in the NHL, rumors are in full force as teams are poised to make a ton of moves this offseason.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

3 Hurricanes Draft Targets if They Trade Back to the 2nd Round

We’re 17 days away from the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, which is scheduled for June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles, CA. The Carolina Hurricanes again have a pick in

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

3 Centers the Hurricanes Should Target at the 2025 NHL Draft

We’re approaching the 2025 NHL Draft. With no gathering of the 32 hockey clubs this year, things will be different. However, the scouting process remains the same.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 10

Golden Knights to trade fan favorite to make room for Mitch Marner?

The Vegas Golden Knights are one of the several teams linked to interest in Mitch Marner.

Ducks should pursue Mitch Marner this offseason

Stars will need to move out some players for salary-cap space

Every NHL player to score 500 goals

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Hurricanes Could Benefit from Drafting Cole McKinney at 29th Overall

We’re 18 days from Day 1 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, which is scheduled for June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles, CA. Despite being decentralized, the same anticipation for the draft is high.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

2 Centers the Hurricanes Should Pursue in Free Agency

As we’re 23 days from the free agency and re-signing phase for the NHL, July 1 will be here before anyone knows it. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they currently have $28.4 million in cap space going into the 2025 offseason, as they appear poised to be aggressive this summer for the 2025-26 season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Why the Carolina Hurricanes can’t get over the hump

The Hurricanes have been near the top of the NHL standings for the bulk of the last decade. So why can't they get to the promised land?

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #4: Ryan Donato Rounding Out Summer Moves

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #3: Vladislav Gavrikov Joining Defensive Core

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '500 NHL goals club' quiz

Ryan Donato News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #4: Ryan Donato Rounding Out Summer Moves

As we round out the “Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist” series, the Carolina Hurricanes have a few options to bolster their roster for next season. If they want to sign some big names to build around, i.e., Mitch Marner or Nikolaj Ehlers, they will need to add players who can make an impact while giving them cap flexibility.

Vladislav Gavrikov News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #3: Vladislav Gavrikov Joining Defensive Core

In the third installment of this “Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist” series, we will move on from forwards and look at a defenseman. The Carolina Hurricanes could have one or two roster spots open on defense if Dmitry Orlov and Brent Burns don’t return next season.

Marco Rossi News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Hurricanes Offseason Wishlist #2: Finding a Way to Acquire Marco Rossi

Just like part one of this series, the Carolina Hurricanes are in the biggest offseason in a while when it comes to roster construction. With the cap going up to $95.5 million this upcoming season from $88 million in 2024-25, they will have plenty of cap space to bolster this roster.

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Jesper Fast News / Field Level Media / June 2

Hurricanes' Fast announces retirement from professional hockey

Hurricanes' Jesper Fast announces retirement from professional hockey

Eleven-year NHL veteran Jesper Fast announced his retirement from professional hockey earlier Monday.

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Jesper Fast News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Jesper Fast announces retirement from NHL

A longtime two-way player is hanging up his skates. On Monday, Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast announced that he is retiring from the NHL. Fast thanked all the fans and teams he played with over his career.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31

Paul Maurice reveals what his message to Rod Brind’Amour was

Paul Maurice got into a small confrontation with Rod Brind’Amour after the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes ended on Wednesday night.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Where do the Hurricanes go from here after another Eastern Conference final loss?

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night by the Florida Panthers. After yet another Conference Final loss, where do the Hurricanes go from here?

Rod Brind`Amour News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Reporter Jackie Redmond addresses interview with Rod Brind’Amour

Reporter Jackie Redmond on Wednesday addressed her interview with Rod Brind’Amour that took place during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Verhaeghe launches Panthers into third straight Stanley Cup Final

Carter Verhaeghe's key goal launches Panthers into third straight Stanley Cup Final

On Wednesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes showcased plenty of resilience in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, but the Florida Panthers proved they're the far better team.

Zach Hyman injury puts even more pressure on Oilers star Connor McDavid

Top lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

Mammoth stay busy, ink another former first-round pick to entry-level contract

Canadiens reportedly are favorites to land 40-goal scorer in offseason trade

Mitch Marner News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner rumors take intriguing new turn

The biggest name heading to the open market is star Mitch Marner.

Montreal Canadiens reportedly favorites to land 40-goal scorer in offseason trade

Two-time Stanley Cup champion could be on the move after his team missed playoffs

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Nikita Quapp News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Hurricanes sign Nikita Quapp to entry-level contract

The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Tuesday that they have signed goaltender Nikita Quapp to a two-year, entry-level contract. The contract will pay Quapp $55,000 at the AHL level and $775,000 at the NHL level.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 26