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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27

Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27

We’re a couple of weeks into the NHL season, and while we’re still several more from the point where we can really react to what has happened, we can still be proactive.

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Cardiac Cane / September 12
Big hits, occasional offense are exactly what the Canes need from William Carrier

Big hits, occasional offense are exactly what the Canes need from William Carrier

Not everyone on the Carolina Hurricanes is here to score goals, play lockdown defense, or stop pucks between the pipes. Some of them are here to run over people when the moment calls for it and provide a spark when the team needs it the most.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 8
Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour ‘hopeful’ William Carrier can play in Game 4

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour ‘hopeful’ William Carrier can play in Game 4

The Carolina Hurricanes are facing a pivotal Game 4 after falling into a 2-1 series deficit against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. In another wild chapter between the two clubs, Carolina erased a four-goal deficit in Game 3 and forced overtime before ultimately falling 5-4 in double overtime at T-Mobile Arena.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / June 6
Hurricanes’ William Carrier leaves game with upper-body injury

Hurricanes’ William Carrier leaves game with upper-body injury

The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that William Carrier has left Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights due to an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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 / Dose.ca / May 22
It’s easy to see why William Carrier’s family and friends would support the CH

It’s easy to see why William Carrier’s family and friends would support the CH

The Canadiens didn’t look much weaker than the Hurricanes in the first period. It's true that Carolina was rusty; they hadn't played in 12 days, but Montreal was just too strong.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8
Hurricanes to activate two off IR, recall Gavin Bayreuther from AHL

Hurricanes to activate two off IR, recall Gavin Bayreuther from AHL

There are plenty of injury updates from Carolina heading into their game Saturday against Buffalo.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Hurricanes recall inexperienced blueliner as injuries on defense start to stack up

Hurricanes recall inexperienced blueliner as injuries on defense start to stack up

This marks the second call-up of Legault’s young career.

Jack Eichel, Pavel Dorofeyev power Golden Knights past Hurricanes
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / October 24, 2025
Hurricanes forwards Robinson, Carrier to be out 'an extended period'

Hurricanes forwards Robinson, Carrier to be out 'an extended period'

The Carolina Hurricanes pulled out a gutsy 5-4 win in a shootout on the road against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, but it came at a cost. Two of the team’s bottom six forwards, Eric Robinson and William Carrier, left the game with injuries.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / January 24, 2025
Hurricanes’ William Carrier undergoes surgery, expected to be out 'at least a couple of months'

Hurricanes’ William Carrier undergoes surgery, expected to be out 'at least a couple of months'

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour announced on Friday that winger William Carrier underwent surgery on a lower-body injury and is expected to be out for “at least a couple of months”.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16, 2025
Hurricanes’ William Carrier Seeking Second Opinion On Lower-Body Injury

Hurricanes’ William Carrier Seeking Second Opinion On Lower-Body Injury

Hurricanes winger William Carrier is seeking a second opinion on how to proceed in his recovery from the lower-body injury that’s kept him out for nearly two weeks, head coach Rod Brind’Amour told Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.

NHL News / On The Forecheck / December 23, 2024

Nashville Predators 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2: Forsberg lifts team

Things are finally starting to come together for the struggling Preds. The game started with an early four-on-four as William Carrier and Nick Blankenburg took coincidental holding penalties.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
 The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
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 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / July 3, 2024
Canes sign F William Carrier to 6-year, $12M contract

Canes sign F William Carrier to 6-year, $12M contract

The Carolina Hurricanes signed free agent forward William Carrier to a six-year, $12 million contract Wednesday. The 2023 Stanley Cup champion is signed through the 2029-30 campaign.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes Sign William Carrier to 6-Year Deal

Carolina Hurricanes Sign William Carrier to 6-Year Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward William Carrier to a six-year contract worth $2 million annually. The winger had six goals and two assists in 39 games for the Vegas Golden Knights last season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Jordan Martinook, sign William Carrier, Tyson Jost

Carolina Hurricanes re-sign Jordan Martinook, sign William Carrier, Tyson Jost

The Carolina Hurricanes made a few depth signings on the first day of free agency, re-signing winger Jordan Martinook and signing winger William Carrier and center Tyson Jost.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2024
Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5

Will the Dallas Stars finally win on home ice for the first time this postseason or lose another tight matchup? 

Golden Knights switch goalies for Game 5 against Stars
Stars assigning top defenseman prospect to AHL
Who are the current captains of every NHL team?
The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz
Vegas Golden Knights News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9, 2024
Golden Knights place injured winger on LTIR

Golden Knights place injured winger on LTIR, get much-needed cap relief

The 29-year-old has missed the last two months with an upper-body injury that he underwent surgery for back in January.

Golden Knights continue to exploit salary-cap rules with another blockbuster trade
Seravalli: ‘Noah Hanifin completely and totally hijacked that trade process’
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Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26, 2024
Golden Knights Target 3 Forwards Prior to Trade Deadline

Golden Knights Target 3 Forwards Prior to Trade Deadline

With their captain Mark Stone injured, the Vegas Golden Knights intend to be players at this season’s NHL trade deadline. No doubt, they have scouted around the league for someone to fill the empty spots on the roster.

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