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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17
Three chaotic Metropolitan Division storylines for 2026-27 season
The Washington Capitals catching the Carolina Hurricanes might be the least chaotic outcome in the NHL's Metropolitan Division next season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 4
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Heading Into a Pivotal 2026-27 Season
Heading into the upcoming 2026-27 season, Carolina Hurricanes’ netminder Pyotr Kochetkov is in an interesting place. After missing most of the 2025-26 season, he enters the final year of his four-year, $8 million deal, which pays him $2 million annually.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 4
Hurricanes Sticking With Bussi & Kochetkov as the Tandem Makes Sense
When it comes to the goaltending with the Carolina Hurricanes, it’s always a topic of discussion every offseason. Even after winning the Stanley Cup, rumors are circulating about the crease in Raleigh.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov to make first start in 46 games
He’s back. Ahead of the team’s final game of the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour revealed that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will be between the pipes against the New York Islanders.
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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
Hurricanes Recall Pyotr Kochetkov, Felix Unger Sorum
The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that netminder Pyotr Kochetkov and winger Felix Unger Sorum were recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
Hurricanes Assign Pyotr Kochetkov On Conditioning Stint
Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov might be an option in the playoffs after all. The team announced today that they’ve assigned the netminder to AHL Chicago for a conditioning stint.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Hurricanes assign Pyotr Kochetkov to AHL for conditioning stint
Some surprising news for one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this close to the postseason. On Friday, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky announced that the team has assigned goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov to the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Chicago Wolves, on a conditioning stint.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 6
Hurricanes need to take a big swing as East remains wide open
The Carolina Hurricanes have gotten off to a very strong start in the first half of 2025-26, going 25-14-3 with 53 points through their first 42 games, good for first in the Metropolitan Division and second in the Eastern Conference.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Will Pyotr Kochetkov's injury impact the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup chances?
The Carolina Hurricanes are likely going to be without goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov for the season.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Placed On IR, Could Miss Second Half
The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve. Kochetkov has been battling an injury since the start of the season.
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.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Hurricanes place Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve
The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Monday that they have placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve. Kochetkov, a 26-year-old from Russia, missed the start of the season with an injury.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 18
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes could have a goaltender to move
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers back on October 5th, and he’s been on a roll ever since.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / November 25
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov to miss time with undisclosed injury
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour told media members including team reporter Walt Ruff on Tuesday that goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is out with an undisclosed injury.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 19
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Making Case to Be Team’s 1A Goaltender
After missing the first 11 games of the 2025-26 season, Carolina Hurricanes’ netminder Pyotr Kochetkov has been lights out since returning from injury.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / November 5
Hurricanes Getting Kochetkov Back Raises Questions About 3-Goalie System
The Carolina Hurricanes have to make a decision. Pyotr Kochetkov was activated from injured reserve at the end of October, but the two goaltenders who started the season on the roster have performed spectacularly.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / November 4
Pyotr Kochetkov posts shutout in season debut as Hurricanes blank Rangers at MSG
Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves in an impressive season debut Tuesday night and the Carolina Hurricanes earned a 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers, who remained winless on home ice.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11
Hurricanes goaltender suffers lower-body injury, will miss more time than team was 'hoping for'
Carolina is one of the rare teams choosing to carry three goaltenders this season, and that depth is going to come in handy early on.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / October 9
Hurricanes G Pyotr Kochetkov injured, out for season opener vs. Devils
Carolina reserve goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will miss the Hurricanes' season opener against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in Raleigh, N.C., because of an undisclosed injury.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / August 6, 2025
Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov Reflects on Past Season, Career & Life Changes
Pyotr Kochetkov burst into the NHL with full force, and fans instantly fell in love with him—he made his debut just a few weeks after arriving in North America, immediately broke rookie records for the Carolina Hurricanes, and a couple years ago was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / July 30, 2025
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.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / January 30, 2025
Hurricanes goaltenders join short list with rare accomplishment
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the hottest teams in the NHL of late, winning six of their last seven games and securing 13 of a possible 14 standings points in that span.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / November 24, 2024
Scary Incident in Columbus: Hurricanes Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov Collapses on Ice After Apparent Blackout
A terrifying scene occurred during the Blue Jackets/Hurricanes on Saturday as goalie Pyotr Kochetkov suffered a blackout during overtime. In a game that is so fast-paced, the NHL often sees its fair share of injuries.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
NHL betting: Are the Hurricanes a good bet to top the Eastern Conference?
Right when it matters the most, the Carolina Hurricanes are becoming popular at sportsbooks to make a run at the Stanley Cup. So should you consider them when you place your next wager?
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19, 2024
Hurricanes place young goaltender on IR
The 24-year-old Kochetkov has appeared in 23 games this season — more than any other Hurricanes goaltender.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12, 2024
Hurricanes lose another goaltender to injury
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has entered the concussion protocol. With Frederik Andersen already out of action, the team has become precariously thin at netminder.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 11, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov leaves Thursday’s game due to injury
Another day, another injury to a Carolina Hurricanes goaltender. On Thursday night, during a game against the Anaheim Ducks, Pyotr Kochetkov had to leave after a collision with Ducks’ forward Isac Lundestrom.
Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / March 4, 2023
Watch: Minor league goalie scores goal then has incredible celebration
There was another goalie goal in professional hockey on Friday night when Pyotr Kochetkov of the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves scored a goal at the end of his team's 4-1 win over the Manitoba Moose.
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