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Although the Carolina Hurricanes were considered the frontrunners to sign free agent forward Michael McLeod following his reinstatement into the National Hockey League, that no longer seems to be the case. As The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reported late on Thursday night, the Canes are not interested in any of the former players recently exonerated in […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have lost in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years. The Canes made big moves towards winning the Cup in 2025-26, including the Hurricanes signing Nikolaj Ehlers and adding K’Andre Miller. Regardless, the face of the franchise in recent years has been Sebastian Aho. He has been the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Hartford Whalers have had great players in their joint history despite just one championship. From Ron Francis to Sebastian Aho, the team’s top ten list is full of players who dominated in Connecticut and North Carolina. Will any Whalers end up on our list? And which players from the current team, […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are always looking to get better, and with the season starting in no time, there is one player who they’ve been rumored to be interested in. After being acquitted in the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, Carter Hart is trying to get back on a team after being reinstated. The Hurricanes […]

Former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is looking to chart his way back to the NHL after being acquitted in the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal back in July. The NHL reinstated Hart and four other former Canadian World Juniors players involved in the case on September 11, which means they are eligible to […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to get some help on their team, as Michael McLeod is set to sign with the team, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. “Per sources, there is an expectation free agent forward Michael McLeod will be joining the Hurricanes this season. Carolina also checked on Carter Hart, as […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made multiple massive moves in the offseason to try and get over the postseason hump. Nikolaj Ehlers is the prized free-agent pickup, as he immediately became their top-line winger. But a trade they made represents the best battle to watch this fall. The training camp battle to watch for the Hurricanes is […]

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to make moves in the offseason. After the Hurricanes signed two veterans to professional tryouts, the front office has added another. Kevin Labanc has been signed to a professional tryout, according to Elliotte Friedman. Labanc is a former sixth-round pick, selected No. 171 overall in 2014 by the San Jose Sharks. […]

After falling to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final for a second time in three years, the Carolina Hurricanes made some major moves this offseason. The Hurricanes added both K’Andre Miller and Nikolaj Ehlers to improve the roster.  Expectations are high in Raleigh, and we have some bold predictions for the Canes’ 2025-26 […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made huge moves throughout the 2025 NHL offseason. Carolina has positioned itself as a potential Stanley Cup contender this upcoming season. And the Hurricanes cannot wait to get the 2025-26 season underway. Ahead of the new campaign, though, they have unveiled new threads for their road games. The Hurricanes have unveiled new […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025. More than this, they finally broke their losing streak in the East Final. Unfortunately, this did not mean they won the series. Carolina avoided a sweep, but they lost to the Florida Panthers in five games. The Hurricanes have done well to make the East […]

As they prepare for next season’s training camp, the Carolina Hurricanes have signed Oliver Kylington and Givani Smith on professional tryout contracts. The Hurricanes announced Wednesday that the Swedish defenseman, along with forward Givani Smith, will compete for roster spots when camp opens. Both players bring NHL experience, giving the club added depth and competition […]

NHL Free Agency opened on July 1, and some quality free agents remain. The Buffalo Sabres chose to re-sign Devon Levi while also bringing in Alex Lyon, meaning James Reimer is looking for a new home. While only two goaltenders stay on the NHL roster, teams often need three netminders in a season. The 37-year-old […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason, as the Canes signed Nikolaj Ehlers in NHL Free Agency. While Ehlers is an established player in the NHL, the team also has players ready to breakout in 2025-26 as they look to get over the hump and make a run at […]

The Carolina Hurricanes took a chance on Evgeny Kuznetsov at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. The veteran forward was looking for a fresh start away from the Washington Capitals. And Carolina believed he could help their playoff push. He left Carolina following the 2024 postseason, and after a year away, he is seeking a potential […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have officially been sold away from Paul Allen’s estate, according to a recent report. The Allen estate had been attempting to sell both the Blazers and the Seattle Seahawks in accordance with his will after the team owner passed away in 2018, per media reports. The party purchasing the Blazers will […]

The 2025-26 NHL season is nearly upon us. 2025 NHL Free Agency is largely over and done with. And teams are preparing for the season ahead. However, there are always players on the market who many believe should have been signed a long time ago, yet remain unsigned. Former Carolina Hurricanes forward Jack Roslovic is […]

Coming off another Eastern Conference Final loss to the Florida Panthers, the Carolina Hurricanes were active this offseason. The team signed free agent winger Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year contract worth $8.5 million per year. They also paid a big price in a trade with the New York Rangers in order to acquire defenseman K’Andre […]

For the second time in three seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes were one of the final four teams standing in the National Hockey League in 2024-25. But as has been the case far too often, the Canes were defeated easily in the Eastern Conference Final, losing in five games to the eventual champion Florida Panthers. Carolina […]

The Carolina Hurricanes signed Logan Stankoven to a huge contract extension in NHL Free Agency. However, he is not the only young star Carolina has rewarded. Trade pickup K’Andre Miller also received a huge eight-year contract from the Hurricanes. And on Thursday, it was forward Jackson Blake receiving his big payday. Blake signed an eight-year […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made big splashes in NHL Free Agency this summer. And they’ve made sure to reward their own young stars, as well. Carolina is gearing up for a Stanley Cup run in 2026. On Thursday night, Carolina paid another key piece to the team. Forward Jackson Blake is sticking around for quite some […]

Coming off yet another disappointing Eastern Conference Final loss in 2024-25, things need to change for the Carolina Hurricanes. General manager Eric Tulsky and head coach Rod Brind’Amour know this. There are areas on the team that need to be improved upon, most notably on the roster’s blue line. Although the Canes have already replaced […]

The Carolina Hurricanes finally won a game in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2025. However, they were limited to just the one win in the penultimate round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina were dominated by the Florida Panthers for most of the series. And they fell in five games as a result. The […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made it back to the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in the last three seasons, but were once again dispatched by the Florida Panthers. In an effort to get them over the hump moving forward, the Hurricanes have made a handful of notable additions to their roster, including the acquisitions […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been working to upgrade their roster since being eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final for a second time in three years. While the Canes have already made some big moves, they may not be done yet and could still swing another big trade this summer. Carolina started […]

It was a bit of a lackluster day on July 1 when 2025 NHL Free Agency opened. However, the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers did provide some notable fireworks. The Hurricanes traded for defenseman K’Andre Miller in a sign-and-trade agreement with New York. This followed the Rangers’ signing of Vladislav Gavrikov earlier in the […]

The Winnipeg Jets lost star winger Nikolaj Ehlers in NHL Free Agency. Ehlers signed on with the Carolina Hurricanes, agreeing to a six-year contract with the Metropolitan Division club. Carolina was heavily rumored to be a landing spot for the veteran winger. And he brings a goal scoring element to this team they have lacked […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have made major moves in the 2025 NHL offseason. They traded for K’Andre Miller in a deal with the New York Rangers. And the Hurricanes recently signed winger Nikolaj Ehlers, the top player available in 2025 NHL Free Agency. However, the team also added talent at the 2025 NHL Draft. Carolina entered […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have landed their next star. The Hurricanes have signed Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year contract worth $51 million. This was the last big-time free agent domino to fall, and the Canes may have hit the jackpot with their new signing. The Hurricanes last won the Stanley Cup in 2006, but have been […]

The Carolina Hurricanes had a massive offseason once July 1 rolled around. They traded for K’Andre Miller with an eight-year extension in place and, after a few days, signed Nikolaj Ehlers. But before both of those moves, they extended a key trade acquisition after a solid second half. How did the Hurricanes and Logan Stankoven […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been very active in NHL free agency. On July 1, they picked up defenseman K’Andre Miller in a trade with the New York Rangers. That helped solve their problem on defense, but they still needed to add scoring. On Thursday, ESPN insider Kevin Weekes reported that the Hurricanes are expected to […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have not made a big signing yet, but they made one of the biggest trades of the offseason on July 1. K’Andre Miller went from the New York Rangers to the Hurricanes in a sign-and-trade with an eight-year extension in place. Carolina GM Eric Tulsky spoke about how Miller will fit with […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired a major upgrade on the blue line, trading for defenseman K’Andre Miller from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Scott Morrow, a conditional first-round draft pick and Carolina’s 2026 second-round draft pick. Not only this, but the Hurricanes also locked Miller up with an eight-year contract that carries […]

The New York Rangers are making massive changes to their blue line as free agency opens. They started by giving Vladislav Gavrikov a seven-year deal worth $7 million per season. Minutes later, the Rangers sent 25-year-old defenseman K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in a trade. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was among the insiders to break […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Final again this season. It ended a wild season, which saw them trade for Mikko Rantanen and then trade him away after contract negotiations fell through. The big piece that came back was Logan Stankoven, who was a perfect fit with Rod Brind’Amour. The Hurricanes have re-signed […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made it to the playoffs for an eighth straight season. Still, for the second time in three years, the Hurricanes lost to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. They need to make moves to return to Stanley Cup contention for the first time since 2006. The Canes have multiple trade […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are looking to trade Erik Karlsson during the 2025 NHL offseason. Karlsson joined the team in the summer of 2023 through a trade with the San Jose Sharks. He was meant to be the final piece of a Stanley Cup puzzle. However, this has not worked out, as Pittsburgh hasn’t even made […]

After seven straight seasons of missing the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks are poised to be active this offseason. However, one name that could be moved off the roster ahead of the 2025-26 season is goaltender John Gibson. Selected 39th overall in 2011, Gibson has spent his entire NHL career with the Ducks to this point. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Eric Robinson, a few weeks after the Hurricanes lost to the eventual champion Florida Panthers in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. Robinson officially committed to a four-year $6.8 million contract extension, per the Hurricanes’ official website. In addition, General Manager Eric Tulsky will pay Robinson an Average Annual Value […]