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The Carolina Hurricanes were founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association (WHA). They joined the NHL in 1979 and became known as the Hartford Whalers. In 1997, they relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, and changed their name to the Carolina Hurricanes. Prior to joining the NHL, the Hurricanes/Whalers won the 1973 Avco Cup as WHA champions, and have since won a Stanley Cup, which they captured in 2006. They also reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2002, which they lost to the Detroit Red Wings.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl spoke about McDavid’s contract, while several teams claim they are out on Carter Hart. The Toronto Maple Leafs talk trades and targets, including not chasing after a Hockey Canada player reportedly linked to the club. Finally, the Mason McTavish stalemate…
The wait is over; NHL training camps are here. More importantly, the 2025 Carolina Hurricanes Training Camp is officially underway as the team started its testing and meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Also, on-ice activities begin on Thursday, Sept. 18, after waiting for months to see the team back on…
The biggest news over the past few days has been about Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov. After reportedly turning down an eight-year, $128 million deal, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic and Frank Seravalli, what teams could be in pursuit of the Russian forward? A few teams have been…
Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…
*this archive was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Defense wins championships. It’s a saying as old as hockey itself, but there is truth to this wisdom. A stout defense can…
Heading into the 2025 Prospect Showcase in Wesley Chapel, FL, Carolina Hurricanes assistant general manager Darren Yorke made a point about what the team expects in tournaments like these. “Anytime…
The Carolina Hurricanes are back, sort of, as the prospects kicked off the four-day event in Wesley Chapel, FL, for the Prospect Showcase. The Hurricanes took on the Florida Panthers…
It was a relatively uninteresting NHL offseason. The free-agent class was one of the weakest in years, and the trade market was close to non-existent. That means there was a…
After having a career season in 2024-25, Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Martinook is closing in on a milestone. Furthermore, he has what it takes to take his game to another level…
Hockey season is about to be back in full swing, and the playoff conversations will soon follow. The Metropolitan Division will not be very strong this season, but who will…
Among Carolina Hurricanes fans, a debate has been ongoing for years. Does head coach Rod Brind’Amour’s system hold back the Hurricanes’ offensive firepower? The system Carolina practices is an exhibition…
The build-up to the start of the 2025-26 season is growing as we’re now 33 days away from Oct. 9, when the Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils. Heading…
The Carolina Hurricanes have six goalies signed to contracts heading into the season. While it is clear who will play in Raleigh in 2025-26, what does the Hurricanes’ depth chart…
Since 2018-19, the Carolina Hurricanes’ road jerseys had a diagonal “Canes” word mark on the front. Now six seasons later, the Hurricanes have changed it up and brought a twist…
The NHL will drop the puck next on Oct. 7, but the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) will start this week with a head-to-head clash between last year’s finalists, Lokomotiv and Traktor,…
Last season turned out to be mixed for Ak Bars goalie Amir Miftakhov. After a strong first half of the regular season in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), during which…
It’s officially September, meaning we can finally watch hockey games. While it will be preseason games and prospect showcases, hockey will still be played. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they will…
The Carolina Hurricanes are expected to be among the contenders for Lord Stanley at the end of the season. The Hurricanes boast one of the strongest rosters in the league,…
The Seattle Kraken‘s first general manager was Ron Francis, who guided the franchise from its start until April 2025, when he was “promoted” to president of hockey operations. The hall…
The Carolina Hurricanes were founded in 1971 as the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association (WHA).
The franchise (then known as the Hartford Whalers) played its first NHL game on Oct. 11, 1979. They faced the Minnesota North Stars and lost 4-1.
Rod Brind’Amour is the current head coach for the Carolina Hurricanes.