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The Carolina Hurricanes are in high spirits with 11 days before puck drop on opening night. On Friday (Sept. 18), they took to the ice 96 days after winning it all to begin preparing to defend their Stanley Cup title.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / September 11

Hurricanes News & Rumors: Mike Reilly Re-Signs and Friedman on Hellebuyck & Nikishin Rumors

Throughout most of the offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes had some news here and there, but not frequently. However, that has changed over the last couple of weeks.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Hurricanes Sign Mike Reilly

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that veteran defenseman Mike Reilly has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will be worth the league minimum of $850K at the NHL level, and will carry a salary of $450K in the AHL.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 10

Hurricanes sign Mike Reilly to one-year contract

The reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are notable for the amount of continuity they are set to bring back to the ice next season, and they retained yet another depth piece on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Mike Reilly Could Add Veteran Depth to the Penguins Defense

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some work to do on defense this offseason. They are more than likely not re-signing Ryan Shea, and that is going to leave a hole.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / June 15

Mike Reilly Extends Gophers' Stanley Cup Champion Streak to Five Years

The Carolina Hurricanes won the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Sunday night against the Golden Knights, which means former Gophers standout Mike Reilly reached the mountaintop of the sport.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Hurricanes activate defenseman Jalen Chatfield

The Carolina Hurricanes are inching closer to a healthy defensive core.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025

Report: Carolina Hurricanes sign Mike Reilly to one-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes added some veteran insurance to their blue line on Monday by inking free agent puckmover Mike Reilly to a one-year deal. Reilly

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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.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16, 2025

Islanders Notes: Reilly, Pelech, Boqvist

Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will return to the lineup Sunday vs. Florida after undergoing heart surgery in November, per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 16, 2025

Islanders’ Mike Reilly set to return following heart procedure

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will make his return to the lineup Sunday versus the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers after being sidelined for the past 54 games, reports Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8, 2025

Islanders make two roster moves ahead of Sharks matchup

The Islanders made a pair of roster moves leading into Saturday's game against San Jose. Stefan Rosner of The Hockey News relays that defenseman Mike Reilly was activated off LTIR while winger Matt Martin was activated off injured reserve.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27, 2025

Islanders acquire former second-round pick from Blues

He slots into the Islanders’ blue line after righty Ryan Pulock landed on injured reserve early Monday.

Islanders place Ryan Pulock, Marcus Hogberg on injured reserve with upper-body injuries

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 19, 2024

Islanders’ Mike Reilly needs heart procedure after surprise discovery

The New York Islanders have been without a couple of key players throughout 2024-25, and the team was dealt another disappointing blow on Monday. Veteran defenseman Mike Reilly, who hasn’t been in the lineup since a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on November 1, has a heart condition that needs surgery.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / November 18, 2024

Islanders D Mike Reilly to undergo heart procedure

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a heart procedure on Tuesday that will sideline him indefinitely, the team announced Monday. Reilly didn't know he had a heart condition until it was found during testing for a concussion that he sustained during a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Nov.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18, 2024

Islanders' Reilly out indefinitely after undergoing heart surgery

Islanders' Mike Reilly out indefinitely after undergoing heart surgery

Cory Wright of the New York Islanders issued several injury updates Monday afternoon including one unfortunate update for a member of the Islanders’ defense.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 18, 2024

Islanders’ Mike Reilly to undergo heart procedure, out indefinitely

As per Frank Seravalli, the New York Islanders have announced that defenseman Mike Reilly will undergo a heart procedure on Tuesday and is expected to be out for several months.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / November 13, 2024

Islanders Place Mike Reilly on IR; Recall Travis Mitchell

According to the team’s media site, the New York Islanders placed Mike Reilly on the Injured Reserve. The transaction comes after announcing Reilly is now out indefinitely.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 13, 2024

Islanders place Mike Reilly on long-term injured reserve with upper-body injury

The New York Islanders announced they have placed Mike Reily on long-term injured reserve with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old has appeared in 11 games this season, registering zero points.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / November 10, 2024

New York Islanders Get Unfortunate Update on Health of Injured Defenseman Mike Reilly

New York Islanders defenseman Mike Reilly's status has been upgraded after he sustained a very scary looking injury earlier this month. Reilly left a game early on November 1st after he took a hit from Wild forward Jordan Greenway that resulted in a head-first collision with the ice.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9, 2024