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It took one season for Jackson Blake to secure a long-term contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, inking an eight-year deal last summer. He'd put up good numbers during his rookie season, and the team saw more than enough to give him an extension with one season left on his entry-level contract.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Taylor Hall becomes first player to get selected first overall, win Hart and Stanley Cup for three different teams

One of the league’s most well-known veterans finally reached the pinnacle of his sport, even though the path to get there was winding. On Sunday night, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to clinch the franchise’s second championship, and first in 20 years.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 14

Hurricanes topple Golden Knights for 2nd Stanley Cup in franchise history

The Carolina Hurricanes finally got over the hump in the Eastern Conference Finals this year. Now, they’ve obtained hockey’s ultimate prize. The Hurricanes have defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6, and they are now your 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 3

Hurricanes’ top line is getting chances, not results. What’s wrong?

Shellshock wouldn’t be the right word. It’s not as if the Carolina Hurricanes were blown out of their own barn 6-0 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Winners, losers from Game 1 of 2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights' Tomas Hertl plays hero

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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 2

Hurricanes Jackson Blake drops hilarious self-own on playoff beard

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years. Before they face the Vegas Golden Knights, both teams spoke with the media, donning their traditional playoff beards.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 1

Five things to watch in Stanley Cup Final: Outstanding goalkeeping, first line battle and more

Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is Tuesday. Before the puck drops on the best-of-seven series, here are five things we're keeping an eye on throughout the championship round.

John Tortorella hasn't been biggest factor in Golden Knights' turnaround

Hurricanes back in Stanley Cup Final after Canadiens rout

Mitch Marner, Taylor Hall make strong case for Stanley Cup MVP

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Fans triggered: Why Montreal’s GM took a shot at the Maple Leafs

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Hurricanes Pregame Presser: Blake & Brind’Amour Mindsets Ahead of Game 5

After their morning skate, some players, along with Rod Brind’Amour, met with a large contingent of media, from the U.S. and Canada, ahead of their Game 5 showdown with the Montreal Canadiens.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 29

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake gets brutally honest on Game 5 opportunity vs Canadiens

On Friday evening, the Carolina Hurricanes have the chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006, as they currently hold a three games to one lead over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Final.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes makes epic save on Jackson Blake breakaway in Game 4

The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals in overtime. Jakub Dobes stood on his head to help get his team to the extra period, but eventually, the Carolina Hurricanes broke through.

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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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 10

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Wild's stars get them on the board

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Saturday night, and we already saw one team advance to the conference finals as the Carolina Hurricanes improved their postseason winning streak to eight consecutive games.

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Flyers will have offseason of Matvei Michkov questions after another playoff healthy scratch

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

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Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Jackson Blake makes 21st century Hurricanes history with series-clinching goal

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4. It took overtime for the Hurricanes to get the victory, and it was Jackson Blake who came up with the shot to get them past the Flyers.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 9

Hurricanes become first team to sweep opening two best-of-seven rounds after beating Flyers

The Carolina Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in their second-round series on Saturday. In doing so, they became the fifth team in the history of the NHL to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs with an 8-0 record, and the first to do so by sweeping two best-of-seven series since the change to the current playoff format.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Hurricanes make history with second straight sweep to open playoffs

Thanks to Jackson Blake's overtime goal on Saturday evening, the Carolina Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild handle Avalanche first postseason loss in dominant fashion

Flyers will have offseason full of Matvei Michkov questions

Winners, losers from Saturday's Stanley Cup playoffs

Things finally looking up for Maple Leafs ahead of next season

Auston Matthews expected to wait before deciding Maple Leafs future

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 6

Jackson Blake scores twice in 3rd as Hurricanes top Oilers

Jackson Blake scored two third-period goals and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Oilers 6-3 in Edmonton on Friday night. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his fifth goal in three games and added an assist for the Hurricanes, who have won seven of their last eight.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Living Up to Expectations in Sophomore Season

Before the start of the season, The Hockey Writers met with Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake to discuss his new eight-year extension and expectations for the year ahead.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 5

Ex-Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake reflects on son Jackson scoring vs. Toronto last season

The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up a six-game road trip on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s always extra special for former Maple Leafs forward Jason Blake, with his son, Jackson, playing for the Hurricanes.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake fined for slashing Ducks’ Jacob Trouba

A young and rising player is paying a few bucks for his actions. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Carolina Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake is being fined $2,358.94 for slashing Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 22, 2025

Hurricanes’ Blake on Second Year Mindset & Relief to Stay Long-Term

While there will be Carolina Hurricanes hockey on Monday, Sept. 22, we’re still 17 days away from the start of the 2025-26 season. There are many storylines already through the first few days of training camp.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 6, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jackson Blake Is Poised for a 50-Point 2025-26 Season

The build-up to the start of the 2025-26 season is growing as we’re now 33 days away from Oct. 9, when the Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Flamesnation / July 29, 2025

NHL Notebook: Hurricanes extend Jackson Blake for eight seasons

The summer keeps dragging along. Despite that, there has been news in recent times. The most notable of which is that the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Jackson Blake to an eight-year extension with a cap hit of $5.1 million, thanks to deferred money, as noted by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / July 25, 2025

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.