Carolina Hurricanes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Carolina Hurricanes Set to Hand Canadiens a Generous Gift Tomorrow With Latest Changes

Ahead of their last game of the year in which they can clinch a postseason spot, the Canadiens are getting a major gift from the host Carolina Hurricanes.

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Carolina Hurricanes’ dream, nightmare scenarios for 2025 NHL Playoffs

Eric Tulsky hasn’t had an easy first season as the Carolina Hurricanes’ general manager. The analytically minded front office guru might not be the typical “hockey guy” we see in some front offices.

Seth Jarvis News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis is a Cornerstone Franchise Player

While terms like “superstar” and “elite” get thrown around a lot, some players are undeniably stars for their team. The Carolina Hurricanes have Sebastian Aho and Jaccob Slavin, but there is another player who has become a star for the franchise in just four seasons: Seth Jarvis.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Buium, Hutson and more: Scouting reports on your team’s newest prospects

With more and more teams ending their season in recent days – joyously or otherwise – we’ve seen an abundance of players signing their first NHL contracts.

Taylor Hall News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Martin’s Musings: Hurricanes’ Playoff Berth & the Need to Extend Hall

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a wild ride for their 2024-25 season. From going 16-5-1 to start the season to having a .500 run between November and December to seeing a resurging January and March, this team has seen it all.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Field Level Media / April 13

Against Leafs, Hurricanes look to set franchise home wins record

The Carolina Hurricanes will aim to set a team record for home wins on Sunday in their clash against the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs at Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Hurricanes Complete Season Sweep of Rangers Winning 7-3

The Carolina Hurricanes came into the final weekend of the regular season looking to snap a four-game skid against the New York Rangers. After going 0-3-1 on their road trip, the hope was that home cooking could be the cure they needed.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Rangers eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis scored a goal and collected two assists Saturday afternoon in Raleigh N.C. in a 7-3 victory for the Carolina Hurricanes over the New York Rangers, who were eliminated from postseason contention.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 12

Zeev Buium expected to sign with Minnesota Wild soon

Michael Russo: Could see the Minnesota Wild signing defenseman Zeev Buium to his entry-level contract this weekend, practicing on Monday and then making his NHL debut on Tuesday.

Carolina Hurricanes News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 12

Hurricanes ink top prospect from KHL to entry-level contract

Less than 48 hours after the Montreal Canadiens announced that Ivan Demidov was coming over from the KHL, his teammate — and former captain — will be heading to Raleigh.

Alexander Nikishin News / Inside The Rink / April 12

Alexander Nikishin Signs with the Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, North Carolina: The words Carolina Hurricanes fans have waited nearly five years for became official yesterday morning. “Alexander Nikishin is a Carolina Hurricane.” Nikishin, 23, was drafted by the Hurricanes in 2020 at sixty-ninth overall.

Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Hurricanes' Top Prospect Called 'Russian Cale Makar' Before NHL Debut

The Carolina Hurricanes officially signed top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a two-year entry-level contract on Friday, setting the stage for the 23-year-old defenseman to join the team just in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Carolina Hurricanes News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Carolina Hurricanes Geo-Restricting Playoff Ticket Sales

If you’re a New Jersey Devils fan from the Garden State hoping to travel and see your team play a Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoff game in Carolina, there’s now a wrench in your plans.

Alexander Nikishin News / Field Level Media / April 11

Canes sign D Alexander Nikishin to two-year contract

The Carolina Hurricanes signed Russian defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a two-year contract Friday. The entry-level deal will pay him $832,500 for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, plus a $185,000 signing bonus.

Alexander Nikishin News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Hurricanes Sign KHL D-Man Alexander Nikishin to Entry-Level Deal

The Carolina Hurricanes have officially signed standout defenseman Alexander Nikishin to a two-year entry-level contract following the mutual termination of his deal with SKA St.

Alexander Nikishin News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Hurricanes Sign Impact Prospect Alexander Nikishin to 2-Year ELC

The news that all Carolina Hurricanes fans have been waiting for has been confirmed: Alexander Nikishin has terminated his contract with SKA of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Why Alexander Nikishin could be the missing piece for Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup push

When the Carolina Hurricanes drafted Alexander Nikishin 69th overall in 2020, most people considered him another big, run-of-the-mill defensive defender.

Alexander Nikishin News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Alexander Nikishin set to sign with Hurricanes after leaving KHL

Another top star from Russia is set to come to North America. On Friday, SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League announced that the team and defenseman Alexander Nikishin have mutually agreed to terminate Nikishin’s contract.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

3 Takeaways From the Hurricanes’ 5-4 Shootout Loss to the Capitals

The stage was set for this to be a spirited battle, as the long-standing rivalry between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals was renewed in the Canes’ 5-1 thrashing of them in Raleigh last week.

Alexander Nikishin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Top Hurricanes defense prospect will finish season in Carolina

Top Hurricanes defense prospect Alexander Nikishin will be finishing the season in Carolina. SKA St. Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League announced this morning they’ve mutually terminated their contract with Nikishin, set to expire May 31, and will allow him to sign an NHL contract with the Hurricanes beginning this season.

Carolina Hurricanes News / TV Insider / April 11

‘Elsbeth’ Debuts Kaya’s Replacement & Sets up Michael Emerson’s Final Return (Recap)

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 17, “Four Body Problem.” The new cop assigned to work with Carrie Preston‘s Elsbeth Tascioni made his debut in the Thursday, April 10 episode of Elsbeth, and he’s played by Wicked‘s Ethan Slater.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Former Stanley Cup champion suddenly parts ways with Russian team

At just 32, he may still have more left in the tank.

Hurricanes’ Jesperi Kotkaniemi out ‘at least a week’ with undisclosed injury

Hurricanes’ Rod Brind’Amour calls media ‘morons’ for causing drama over Jalen Chatfield incident

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Brendan Lemieux News / Blade of Steel / April 9

Former NHLer Given a Major Suspension for Hitting a Referee

Former NHL player Brendan Lemieux has just received a suspension for the next four games after he inexplicably hit a referee during his most recent game.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Hurricanes Coach Blasts 'Morons' in Media for Stirring Drama

During last Wednesday's clash between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals, Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield and Capitals forward Connor

Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Hurricanes Notes: Svechnikov, Staal, Carrier, Kotkaniemi, Robidas

The Hurricanes are getting closer to full health at the right time.

Taylor Hall News / Breakaway on SI / April 4

Hurricanes' Taylor Hall Reaching New Heights with Team

It turns out the big NHL Trade Deadline acquisition for the Carolina Hurricanes was veteran winger Taylor Hall. Even though the organization swung for the fences and acquired Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche, the experiment ended with the Canes shipping him to the Dallas Stars for a return centered around Logan Stankoven.