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Hurricane Milton has hit land in Florida and has already ravaged Tropicana Field, the home of the Tampa Bay Rays. Milton also caused the USF-Memphis game to be rescheduled. The NBA preseason contest between the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans was also rescheduled due to Milton. Now, it has forced the NHL clash between […]

Over the last half-decade, the Carolina Hurricanes have established themselves as a contender in the East. Building through the draft and seeing improved results under Rod Brind’Amour, the Hurricanes have at times looked like a legitimate Stanley Cup favorite. But after an offseason highlighted by key departures, Carolina may be looking at a bit of […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were involved in trade rumors all summer long. Reports indicated the Hurricanes tried for Nikolaj Ehlers, among other names. And there were the ever-present Martin Necas trade rumors, as well. Necas signed a new contract with Carolina, though, squashing those rumors for the time being. The Hurricanes likely wanted to bolster their […]

Tony DeAngelo has been a controversial figure since he stepped into the NHL. Teams did not want him this offseason following a rough year with the Hurricanes. The former Rangers and Flyers defenseman has signed with the KHL’s SKA St Petersburg, per the team. Tony DeAngelo is a SKA player! ⚡️ The experienced defenseman has […]

The Carolina Hurricanes had a chance to win the Stanley Cup in 2024. However, the team couldn’t even reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hurricanes lost to the New York Rangers in the second round of the postseason. With Carolina’s offseason now complete, the team is hoping for better days in 2024-25. The Hurricanes made […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have more playoff wins than all but four National Hockey League teams over the past six seasons (38), but they’ve yet to reach a Stanley Cup Final in that span. Each of the clubs ahead of them have either played in a championship series or won hockey’s ultimate prize — the Tampa […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were part of the NHL’s push into non-traditional markets, following teams like the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Dallas Stars and preceding the Nashville Predators. However, like Dallas, the Hurricanes originated in another city before relocating to their current home. Originally known as the Hartford Whalers when they joined the NHL […]

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short of the Stanley Cup in 2024. Their second-round loss to the New York Rangers certainly hurts even with the 2024-25 season drawing near. This week, Carolina’s NHL Free Agency haul grew through the professional tryout market. Carolina is taking a look at former Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner. Gagner has […]

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, […]

On Saturday morning, the Carolina Hurricanes and ascending center Seth Jarvis finally agreed to a new contract extension. An eight-year pact valued at $63.2 million overall, it seems in line with someone in Jarvis’ standing at the moment. The center is entering his fourth year at the NHL level, and he’s improved each season so […]

The Carolina Hurricanes locked up a big piece of their future on Saturday morning. Restricted free agent Seth Jarvis inked a new eight-year, $63.2 million contract with the club, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff on X, formerly Twitter. “Sources: #Canes and Seth Jarvis have agreed to terms on an eight-year, $63.2 million contract,” reported […]

The Carolina Hurricanes added talent in NHL Free Agency to make a playoff push in 2024-25. Carolina lost a fair amount of players, but they hope the moves they made can help them make the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again. However, if they are to make the playoffs, they must do so without veteran forward […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off another disappointment in the playoffs and an eventful offseason. With Jake Guentzel no longer with the team, Seth Jarvis has become the next target for an extension. The 22-year-old is coming off a career year and, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, is close to signing an […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to remain Stanley Cup contenders despite suffering a mass exodus this summer. Although Jake Guentzel was the heartbreaking departure after all signs pointed to him re-signing on July 1, the Canes also watched as Brett Pesce, Brady Skjei, Teuvo Teravainen and Stefan Noesen chose new homes during the offseason. New […]

At one point this offseason, Martin Necas was a trade candidate for the Carolina Hurricanes. The 25-year-old forward entered restricted NHL Free Agency back on July 1. And reports indicated that he would welcome a change of scenery this summer. In the end, Necas signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes to remain in Carolina. […]

After once again coming up short in their quest for a first Stanley Cup championship since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes suffered a mass exodus this offseason. The departure of Jake Guentzel was especially painful, but the club will also have to reckon with the absences of Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei —who formed maybe the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short of the Stanley Cup once again in 2024. After that lost, they faced their first major decision of the offseason. Do they keep Rod Brind’Amour as head coach or do they let him walk in free agency? This question was resolved quickly as the Hurricanes signed Brind’Amour to an extension. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference in recent years, but have not been able to get over the hump and get to the Stanley Cup Final. This offseason, there were some significant departures, as well as some savvy additions to try to extend this championship window. This […]

Seth Jarvis broke out in his third full season with the Carolina Hurricanes, fitting like a glove on the top line alongside Sebastian Aho and enjoying career bests across the board. The 22-year-old amassed 33 goals and 67 points over 81 regular-season games, adding another five goals and nine points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen some players leave town over the years. In NHL Free Agency this year, Jake Guentzel signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Brett Pesce joined the New Jersey Devils, for example. However, they will see a former player return to Carolina during the 2024-25 season. The Hurricanes are retiring the […]

Martin Necas’ name popped up wherever you looked in trade rumors this offseason, but the Carolina Hurricanes decided to sign him to a two-year contract extension. The deal will pay Necas $6.5 million per season, which could be seen as an overpay for a player with one breakout season over the last five. The extension […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and restricted free agent Martin Necas have agreed on a new contract that is for two years and worth $6.5 million per season, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. There was a lot of drama and trade speculation surrounding Martin Necas and the Hurricanes this offseason, and it was viewed that the winger […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen a lot of roster turnover this offseason. Players such as Brady Skjei and Brett Pesce found new homes in NHL Free Agency. And they brought in names like Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere to replace them. It’ll certainly be interesting to see how this turnover affects Carolina in 2024-25. But […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the midst of a mass exodus this offseason after watching a plethora of talent depart Raleigh, including forwards Jake Guentzel, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Teuvo Teravainen. And those might not be the only players on the move as youngsters Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis remain without a contract heading into 2024-25. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have been Stanley Cup contenders for the better part of the last half-decade, but the franchise has been unable to get over the hump when it matters most. After getting swept by the Florida Panthers in the 2023 Eastern Conference Final, the Canes’ roster was even better in 2024, especially with the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes had an admirable run during the 2023-24 NHL season. Carolina had multiple stout contributors; however, one veteran will not be returning to the team or the NHL. Carolina is losing former Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov to the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League) after a contract termination, The Hockey News (h/t championat.com). Before […]

The Anaheim Ducks and John Gibson have looked at possible trade destinations for years. Whenever it seems like there is a suitor, the Ducks get cold feet, or Gibson decides he wants to stay in Orange County. The problem now is that Gibson is 30 years old, and it’s hard to find a team in […]

Patrik Laine’s situation is sad as he is looking for another trade destination after some time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The young sniper needed a fresh start in Winnipeg, leading to the Jets trading him to the Blue Jackets. He had a poor first season with the Blue Jackets and couldn’t return to his […]

The Carolina Hurricanes kept head coach Rod Brind’Amour around after their disappointing second-round playoff exit. However, the roster he will coach in 2024-25 will look a lot different. Carolina lost a number of key players to NHL Free Agency. Defenseman Brett Pesce signed in New Jersey with the Devils while Teuvo Teravainen returned to the […]

Despite a resurgent 2023-24 campaign — or perhaps because of it — Nikolaj Ehlers is reportedly unwilling to sign a contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets when the seven-year, $42 million pact he inked back in October of 2017 expires. Ehlers has played his entire career in Manitoba, being selected No. 9 overall in the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen a ton of change this summer. NHL Free Agency saw them lose forward Teuvo Teravainen as well as forward Stefan Noesen. Carolina’s biggest loss was forward Jake Guentzel. They traded Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning before NHL Free Agency. And he signed a seven-year contract with the Lightning. As […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have made some moves in NHL Free Agency. Carolina lost Brett Pesce on the open market as part of a slew of players who found new homes. The Hurricanes did sign Sean Walker and Shayne Gostisbehere to make up for it. However, Carolina’s forward depth took a major hit. On Wednesday night, […]

Sean Walker has inked a five-year, $18 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, strengthening their blue line as per Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic. Carolina signs Sean Walker to a five-year deal worth $18 million ($3.6 M AAV per season) — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2024 A day that began with the Carolina Hurricanes […]

NHL free agent frenzy is earning its name this July 1, with over 85 signings since the official period opened at 12 pm ET. And the Carolina Hurricanes are in the thick of things, locking up franchise defenseman Jaccob Slavin on an eight-year, $51 million contract extension. The 30-year-old will play out the final season […]

With free agency right around the corner in the NHL, one of the biggest names who was set to hit the open market was Carolina Hurricanes star forward Jake Guentzel. However, it looks like Guentzel might not hit the open market after all, as the Tampa Bay Lightning have swung a big trade with the […]

Although mere weeks ago it looked like the Carolina Hurricanes were ready to offer Jake Guentzel’s signing rights for a mid-round draft pick, it now looks like the two sides might be able to come to a long-term solution that will keep the star forward in Raleigh for the foreseeable future. “There seems to be […]

The Carolina Hurricanes didn’t win the Stanley Cup this past season. They have been in offseason mode since the month of May after their loss to the New York Rangers. However, despite the Hurricanes’ efforts to keep Jake Guentzel, no contract extension has been worked out just yet. New general manager Eric Tulsky knows time is […]

Carolina Hurricanes restricted free agent Martin Necas is one of the hottest names this offseason as he reportedly wants a change of scenery, but time is ticking for general manager Eric Tulsky to net a first-round pick in this year’s draft, which starts on Friday. The Hurricanes have received a lot of interest, with the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators haven’t been trade partners since back in July of 2021, when the Canes sent two second-round picks to the Preds in exchange for a first-rounder. Before that (besides another minor draft pick swap), there hadn’t been a trade between the two franchises involving an actual player since June of […]