Will Alexander Nikishin’s New Agent Help Speed Up the Process on a Trade and Signing?
The Carolina Hurricanes haven't been able to find a deal that works to move Alexander Nikishin, as well as him finding the right number on a new contract.
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Is Alex Ovechkin playing today, Oct. 2, for Capitals vs Hurricanes?
The Washington Capitals face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a must-watch game, but is their star Alex Ovechkin suiting up? The NHL season is just getting started but a huge game comes through our slate and that’s the Washington Capitals facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes . However, Alex Ochevkin has been dealing with an injury, which begs the question of his status for tonight’s game. Per NHL.com , Alex Ovechkin is expected to play tonight , Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:...
Carolina Hurricanes Game 2: Lines, Notes, Goalies, and How to Watch vs. Capitals
Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes will open a weekend back-to-back series, beginning with the Washington Capitals in Raleigh before taking a […]
Hurricanes host Capitals—Preview, How to Watch, Game Thread
In a weird way it feels like the season actually begins tonight. You almost want to write off the first game as with all of the ceremony around it plus the fact that it was the only game in the league for the first two periods. Honestly with the way both teams played you’d be […]
How to Work a Kings-Hurricanes Trade for Alexander Nikishin
If the Kings are to be considered serious contenders in the postseason, the two most obvious pieces they need to add would be a legit second-line center and a puck-moving defenseman on the left side. Given his pick of the litter, GM Ken Holland would most likely opt for that center to be a right […]
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and Carolina Hurricanes Waiting for the Right Trade Package
The Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin are keeping things quiet in the media as they work toward a resolution.
NHL Rumors: Alexander Nikishin and Carolina Hurricanes Waiting for the Right Trade Package
The Carolina Hurricanes and Alexander Nikishin are keeping things quiet in the media as they work toward a resolution.
Report: Hurricanes Eyeing Offer Sheet for Simon Edvinsson
Carolina has a path to Simon Edvinsson, and Detroit would get only days to answer. #RedWings
Matt Roy and Dylan Strome officially named Capitals alternate captains for 2026-27 season, joining Tom Wilson
The Washington Capitals‘ leadership committee for the 2026-27 season was finalized on Thursday, a day before the team hits the road for its season-opening game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin will serve as the Capitals’ captain for an 18th season, making him the third-longest-tenured captain in NHL history, behind only Sidney Crosby and Steve
Storm Advisory: Newsy Thursday with Primeau and Hurricanes TV coverage
Hurricanes fans had a couple of bigger news items drop on Thursday, and neither had to do with practice before they meet the Washington Capitals on Friday. First up, the third goalie situation is no longer a situation. As suspected, Carolina was looking to avoid a team trying to snap up Cayden Primeau off waivers […]
Gameday 2: Florida Panthers at San Jose Sharks
The undefeated Florida Panthers kick off a three-game jaunt through the Golden State when they take on the San Jose Sharks in their season-opener at SAP Center. Florida opened its 33rd season of play with a highly-satisfying 1-0 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Gustav Forsling struck the decisive blow with 4.3 seconds left in overtime when he drove a one-timer past Brandon Bussi with the lone assist going to Carter Verhaeghe. Jacob Markström’s first game with the Cats since 2014...
Morning Cup Of Joe
Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction. Distraction of the Day Mr. Clean said Cam Ward suffers from […] The post Morning Cup Of Joe appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut
Alex Ovechkin is healthy enough for Friday, and that was the part he cared about. Speaking after Wednesday’s practice, the Capitals captain addressed missing the preseason with a lower-body injury and framed it as the right call ahead of his 22nd NHL season. “I feel okay, but it sucks that I miss games,” Ovechkin told […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sounds off on facing Hurricanes for his Year 22 debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL season’s first fight leads to spicy hot-mic exchange: ‘Want me to put you on your a** again?’
The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes opened the NHL regular season on Tuesday, with the Canes holding their banner-raising at Lenovo Center in front of a sold-out crowd of 19,250. While the game featured no goals in regulation — the Panthers ultimately won 1-0 after Gustav Forsling scored with 5 seconds left in overtime —
Will It Take a Three-Way Deal to Move Alexander Nikishin and Connor Hellebuyck?
The Carolina Hurricanes continue to talk to teams about Alexander Nikishin. Could they get a third team involved so they could acquire Connor Hellebuyck?
Hurricanes place Cayden Primeau on waivers
Primeau signed a new two-year contract with the Hurricanes on Sept. 9.
Report: Nikishin turned down this 8-year lowball offer from Hurricanes
Alexander Nikishin remains on the sidelines. A restricted free agent without a contract. He wants a massive new deal after a strong rookie season. Reports over the course of the offseason initially had the Russian blueliner looking for a new contract with an AAV of at least $8 million. But after the Zeev Buium signing in Vancouver at a $9.38 million AAV, it's thought that Nikishin's price went up. The Carolina Hurricanes , however, are not on the same page with regard to the value of the...
Alex Ovechkin to play in Capitals’ season opener vs. Hurricanes after missing preseason with lower-body injury
ARLINGTON, VA — Alex Ovechkin may not have played this preseason, but he’s ready to hit the ground running on Opening Night. After missing all four of the Capitals’ exhibition games with a lower-body injury, Ovechkin said Wednesday that he will be good to play against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. He also confirmed he
The Hockey News Morning Skate: Raddysh Struggles For Maple Leafs, Bouchard Makes History In Oilers Loss
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos give a quick recap of all the biggest news from opening night of the NHL season, including Darren Raddysh's debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jacob Markstrom's shutout against the Carolina Hurricanes, and more.
4 Takeaways From Canucks’ Thrilling 6-5 Overtime Win Over the Oilers
Hockey is back, and the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers provided plenty of fireworks and excitement in an opening night for the record books. After the Carolina Hurricanes opened their…
NHL Rumor Roundup: Updates on Connor Hellebuyck, Alexander Nikishin, And More
The San Jose Sharks were reportedly interested in Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, the Carolina Hurricanes are still trying to move defenseman Alexander Nikishin, while the Edmonton Oilers have been linked to Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach and Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright.
Lightning Morning Links: Face-Off!
NHL Opening Night The puck has finally dropped for the new season! The Carolina Hurricanes raised their new Stanley Cup banner to christen the new season in Raleigh against the Florida Panthers. It took a while before the first goal was scored as the game entered overtime scoreless and seemed destined for a shutout shootout before Gustav Forsling scored from distance on a slapshot with 4.3 seconds left. You probably won’t ever see a first goal of the game scored any later than that in the...
Jacob on the mark in Panthers 1-0 win over Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a very solid road effort to come away with a 1-0 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes, spoiling banner raising night at a sold-out Lenovo Center. Gustav Forsling one-timed Carter Verhaeghe’s pass past Brandon Bussi from just inside the blue line with 4.3 seconds left in the extra session for the game’s only goal, which came on Florida’s 20th shot. CARDIAC CATS 🚨 GUSTAV FORSLING OT WINNER WITH FOUR SECONDS LEFT TO GIVE FLO...
Rod Brind’Amour gets real about Brandon Bussi after tough Hurricanes loss to Panthers
The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of Lenovo Center on Tuesday evening before their first regular-season matchup of the new season against the Florida Panthers, who had won back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025. While it wasn’t a championship game, the Panthers got the last laugh at Carolina’s expense. […] The post Rod Brind’Amour gets real about Brandon Bussi after tough Hurricanes loss to Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hurricanes Raise a Banner & Secure a Point in Game 1 of 2026-27
The night everyone was waiting for was finally here: opening night of the 2026-27 NHL season. More importantly, the Carolina Hurricanes began their title defense as the defending Stanley Cup…
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