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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28
Hurricanes Win 10th Game of 2026-27 In A Tight Battle Against Bruins
Whenever the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins meet, regular season or playoffs, it’s always a tight contest, and tempers usually flare. Tuesday night was no different as the top two teams in the Eastern Conference met at the Lenovo Center.
Alexander Nikishin News / Cardiac Cane / October 28
What role should Alexander Nikishin play once he returns to the Carolina Hurricanes?
Alexander Nikishin is still a Carolina Hurricane. That didn't feel like a possible outcome for most of the summer, but the longer the standoff between Nikishin's camp and the front office went on, the muddier the water became.
Sebastian Aho News / Cardiac Cane / October 27
Aho breaks the deadlock late to back the Hurricanes' tough victory over the Bruins
Exactly two weeks after last dropping the puck at the Lenovo Center, the Carolina Hurricanes welcomed the Boston Bruins to town for the first time as the best in the Metro met the best in the Atlantic.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Hurricanes expecting key injury reinforcement vs. Bruins
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the top teams in the NHL once again. At 9-2-2, they lead the Metropolitan Division early in the season. Still, the team has been dealing with plenty of injuries.
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.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 27
Hurricanes’ Juuso Välimäki Discusses Road Trip, NHL Return & More
The Carolina Hurricanes returned home after a five-game road trip, going 3-1-1 and taking seven out of a possible 10 points. They’re set to host the Boston Bruins Tuesday night at the Lenovo Center.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / October 27
At home for the first time in 2 weeks, the top teams in the East collide in Raleigh
Hockey returns to Raleigh on Tuesday night. With the State Fair abandoning the fairgrounds, the Carolina Hurricanes can get a little home cooking as they begin a quick three-game homestand against the Boston Bruins.
Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Mike Maniscalco Is the Best Play-by-Play Announcer in Hockey. Yes, We’re Serious.
There are great hockey teams, great hockey analysts and great hockey broadcasts. Then there is the Carolina Hurricanes’ broadcast, where Mike Maniscalco, Tripp Tracy and Hanna Yates make watching hockey feel like an event.
Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Is Tripp Tracy the Greatest Color Commentator in Hockey? HHN, Canes Vision and Raleigh’s Beloved Hockey Lunatic Say YES.
There are great hockey broadcasters. There are legendary hockey broadcasters. And then there is Tripp Tracy, a man who can turn a routine Tuesday night against Columbus into a religious experience for 20,000 Caniacs.
Carolina Hurricanes News / EasySportz / October 27
Rod Brind’Amour Invented Hockey, Saved the Hurricanes Twice and Now the Canes Death Star Is BACK, BABY.
Somewhere in Raleigh, a statue of Rod Brind’Amour is probably lifting weights. It should be. The man has won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes as both a player and a head coach.
Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26
Rangers Had a Trade in Place for Nikishin; Does His New Deal Help or Hurt Them?
Elliotte Friedman on the most recent episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast that the New York Rangers were extremely close on a trade that would have seen them land Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin.
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.
Taylor Hall News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Hurricanes Activate Taylor Hall; Reassign Skyler Brind’Amour
The Carolina Hurricanes are nearing a fully healthy roster. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated veteran winger Taylor Hall from the injured reserve.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi News / The Hockey Writers / October 26
Hurricanes Face Difficult Roster Decisions With Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s Return to Form
Since returning to the lineup at center against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jesperi Kotkaniemi has looked rejuvenated. On the five-game road trip that took place while the North Carolina State Fair was on outside the Lenovo Center, the Finn recorded three goals and an assist.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga
The Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have finally agreed on a new contract, and after such a drawn-out process, the ending felt a bit anticlimactic.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky talks about why Alexander Nikishin’s contract extension took so long
Looming contract and trade situations have been getting resolved en masse throughout the NHL in the past couple of weeks, including one involving the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes.
Taylor Hall News / Daily Faceoff / October 26
Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence
The Carolina Hurricanes have held on to the top spot in the NHL standings despite a rash of injuries to some of their top forwards, but help is on the way.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 26
Hurricanes’ 3-1-1 State Fair Road Trip Proves Culture Overcomes Adversity
The reigning Stanley Cup champions had an interesting five-game road trip during the North Carolina State Fair; on top of injuries, they dealt with a late case of the flu bug ahead of their last game in St.
Alexander Nikishin News / The Forkball / October 26
Hurricanes Sign Alexander Nikishin to One-Year Deal
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a one-year, $3 million deal, ending a months-long standoff that kept him out of training camp and the start of the regular season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / October 25
Hurricanes End Nikishin Contract Stalemate With 1-Year Deal
After what felt like an eternity, the Carolina Hurricanes and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have come to a contract agreement. The Hurricanes Sunday afternoon announced the 25-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal, keeping him in Raleigh through the 2026-27 season.
Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Hurricanes Re-Sign Alexander Nikishin To A One-Year Contract
While Alexander Nikishin made it clear that he would like to move on from Carolina, no trade has materialized just yet, nor is he eligible to sign an offer
Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25
The Forward Carolina Wouldn’t Trade in the Connor Hellebuyck Chase
The Carolina Hurricanes reportedly went to unusual lengths to get Connor Hellebuyck, and it still wasn’t enough. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Carolina couldn’t find a forward on its own roster that Winnipeg wanted badly enough to make a deal happen.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 24
Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes blank Blues to finish road trip
Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to lead the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-0 road victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23
NHL-best Hurricanes close lengthy trip at energized Blues
The league-leading Carolina Hurricanes are set to close the book on a reasonably successful five-game road swing when they face the surging St. Louis Blues on Saturday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season
The first three weeks of the 2026-27 NHL season have been the Connor McDavid show.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners
Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.
Seth Jarvis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 21
Carolina Hurricanes Activate Seth Jarvis
The defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes will return their best goal-scorer from the past two years tomorrow night. According to a team announcement, the Hurricanes activated forward Seth Jarvis from the injured reserve.
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