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A former Vancouver Canucks player has found a new home just before the 2026-27 season starts. On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced they have signed defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year, $850,000 contract. The #Canes have signed defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year contract ✍️ Details » https://t.co/835VQtcLp8 pic.twitter.com/3rkBi1Cfds — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) September…
Joseph had a goal and five assists in 31 games last season for the Vancouver Canucks.
For those of you who have craved some hockey action, your time is coming up soon. Starting on Sunday, September 13, the 2026 Prospect Showcase will begin featuring several of the top prospects from the Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, and Tampa Bay Lightning. All games will be played at the newly renamed Lane Arena, which […]
Throughout the “Historical Hurricanes” series, we’ve flipped through the Carolina Hurricanes’ history. From Rod Brind’Amour joining the team in 2000 and winning a Stanley Cup in 2006 to Cam Ward,…
Though it comes as little surprise to longtime fans of the franchise, EA Sports’ early access release of NHL 27 […]
As we continue the “Forgotten Hurricanes” series, we will turn our focus to former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Kevin Weekes. While his tenure was short in Raleigh, “Shady 80” showed he…
Back when the Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup, I pointed out the several connections that the Hurricanes had to UNC, and how there wasn’t a shortage of representation in the organization. This is despite the close ties the team seemingly has to the team they share the building with, including the head coach marrying […]
Travis Konecny led the Flyers last season with 68 point in 77 games. He had 14 power play points, two game-winning goals, a short-handed tally, and averaged just over 19 minutes per game. He just edged Trevor Zegras in points as Zegras had 67. But Konecny also had a far better plus/minus than the former Duck, ending the year at +14 while Zegras was even. In the playoffs, Konecny had a goal and four assists as the Flyers faltered to Carolina in round two. Despite the average playoff, it was cle...
When it comes to Carolina Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi, the 28-year-old netminder is a household name, not only in Raleigh but in the hockey world. After spending four years in the…
Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins finished third overall in the NHL with 293 goals for as a team, trailing second place Carolina Hurricanes by just three and first place Colorado Avalanche by nine. While the Avalanche had Nathan MacKinnon posting a league leading 53 goals along with Martin Necas and Brock Nelson topping the 30 […]
Throughout the “dark ages” of Carolina Hurricanes hockey from 2009-10 to 2017-18, many players fell short of expectations. Some could attribute it to terrible rosters, roster management, setting players up…
Connor Ingram is still sitting without a contract as the best free-agent goaltender available, and from word around the league, it feels like Connor Hellebuyck's trade could be holding up a few teams making offers. The Winnipeg Jets are working on a Hellebuyck trade and while talks are ongoing, to this point there's been several teams linked, but no deal that feels imminent. Hellebuyck's trade talks have been linked to the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks, Utah Mammoth, and...
As we head into the first weekend of September, the first installment of Hurricanes News & Rumors will begin with the Carolina Hurricanes making a plethora of announcements this past…
Friday morning, the Carolina Hurricanes announced a heap of role changes, additions, and departures (well, departure – as in singular) […]
The Connor Hellebuyck drama continues in Winnipeg, as there is no deal yet for the future Hall of Fame goaltender. But it isn't for lack of other teams trying. We've heard all about the Buffalo Sabres and their attempts to land Hellebuyck, and the Carolina Hurricanes and their potential offers. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman , speaking on NHL Tonight, the Florida Panthers were "hot" for Helly earlier this summer. But developments since then have made that possibility mu...
Dustin Tokarski has joined the Carolina Hurricanes organization as a goalie scout.
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin could be a trade target for the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, winger Zachary Bolduc could be close to a new contract with the Montreal Canadiens, but defenseman Arber Xhekaj seems no closer to a deal.
The Winnipeg Jets continue to navigate a trade request from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and while the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes seemed to be the heavy favorites out of the gates, turns out there's a wildcard team in the Western Conference to consider. Multiple reports have recently linked the Utah Mammoth with making a strong play for Hellebuyck, as it's very likely the Jets and Mammoth are engaged in advanced trade talks, working on the specifics of the deal. Will it be enough ...
The Carolina Hurricanes finally climbed the mountain in 2026. Carolina steamrolled their way through the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing only three games. At the end of the postseason, it was Jordan Staal raising the Stanley Cup for the Hurricanes. Carolina’s journey to the Stanley Cup will be studied by a lot of teams. Some will […] The post 3 burning Hurricanes questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Let’s be honest. In hockey, dentistry is a common trope. Whether pearlies are perishing due to an errant puck or […]
It was an excellent first season in the NHL for 24-year-old Russian blueliner Alexander Nikishin. Now, as a restricted free agent, he's looking to cash in big-time, leading to a stalemate between his camp and the Carolina Hurricanes . Nikishin has hinted that he's seeking an AAV north of $8 million. But the Stanley Cup champs are reluctant to commit long-term megabucks to a player with just one year of experience at the NHL level. Add to that the fact that his usage went down considerabl...
The Stanley Cup Champions lost a solid veteran goaltender in the summer and didn't replace him despite having a ton of cap space. How viable is that strategy?
The NHL will drop the puck next on Sept. 29, but the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will start this week, as usual right after August’s end. This year, the action will…
Introduction Every so often a prospect comes along whose stock climbs so fast you half-expect the scouts who passed on him to start updating their résumés. Alexander Zharovsky is that guy. When the Montreal Canadiens traded up in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft, sending picks 41 and 49 to the Carolina Hurricanes to grab pick 34, the move raised a few eyebrows. Trading up to take a Russian winger with a KHL contract through 2027 and a frame you could describe as “still under co...
Prime Video will be the exclusive local streaming home for six NHL teams next season. Prime Video and the NHL jointly announced Wednesday that the streamer is now the local rights holder for the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues, each within that team’s own regional…