
Hurricanes Lock Down John Carlson as Free‑Agency Clock Ticks
The Hurricanes have traded a sixth‑round pick and prospect Kyle Masters to the Ducks for the rights to John Carlson, who will have a short window to negotiate before July 1.
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The Hurricanes have traded a sixth‑round pick and prospect Kyle Masters to the Ducks for the rights to John Carlson, who will have a short window to negotiate before July 1.

Following a historic Stanley Cup victory, the Carolina Hurricanes are already mapping the next steps to preserve their winning formula, balancing long‑term contracts, injury recoveries and the uncertain futures of key free agents.

With high‑profile offers on the table and veteran players eyeing new destinations, the NHL offseason trade market is poised for major shifts before the upcoming draft.

New York is exploring moves to reshape its roster, with a 32‑year‑old forward drawing attention from a handful of teams ahead of the deadline.

The Hurricanes' recent championship offers a roadmap for the Canucks, emphasizing aggressive drafting, savvy trades, and a skill‑first philosophy.

After nine consecutive years of voting for the NHL Awards, I explain the reasoning behind my choices, from the Hart Trophy to the Masterton, and highlight the players who earned my All‑Star and All‑Rookie nods.

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An 18‑year‑old defenseman’s unprecedented rookie campaign has secured the Calder Memorial Trophy in a unanimous vote, cementing his place among the franchise’s most celebrated newcomers.

With the trade deadline approaching, Dylan Larkin’s future is the subject of intense speculation, as clubs from Minnesota to Montreal evaluate a potential deal.

The Carolina Hurricanes trail the Vegas Golden Knights 2‑1 in the Stanley Cup Final after a stunning Game 3 defeat, forcing a pivotal Game 4 showdown

A clutch defensive play by Mitch Marner sparked a win that propelled the Golden Knights into a decisive Game 2 showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes.

The upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes reveals contrasting roster strategies that the Penguins can emulate as they seek to rebuild competitively.

The Flyers are shifting focus to restricted free agents whose teams face cap constraints, using offer‑sheet tactics to target players like Adam Fantilli, Simon Nemec, Pavel Mintyukov and Alexander Nikishin.

General manager Eric Tulsky’s pre‑game walks through the Lenovo Arena tailgate have become a beloved ritual, reflecting a career that bridges scientific rigor and community engagement.

After a dominant regular season that produced a franchise‑record 291 goals, the Carolina Hurricanes are poised to confront the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals, hoping to translate their depth and resilience into a long‑awaited championship run.