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Hurricanes’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

By and large, it’s smooth sailing for the Carolina Hurricanes, who are the reigning Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games earlier this June. It marked the first time in exactly 20 years that Carolina, who last won the Stanley Cup in 2006, had reached the mountaintop. The title run […] The post Hurricanes’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Carolina Hurricanes shopping Jesperi Kotkaniemi on trade market

The Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly involved in several trade discussions heading into training camps next week, and one player they've been trying to move all summer long - Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky is rumored to be involved with the Winnipeg Jets at the moment, working on a deal to land goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and Tulsky would love to include Kotkaniemi in the deal. No word yet on where the Jets stand, however, if there's a deal that transpires, expect to see som...

3 Teams Make Significant Trade Offers for Connor Hellebuyck

Connor Hellebuyck is waiting to be traded by the Winnipeg Jets, and with training camps opening in the coming weeks, expectations are, a deal gets done very soon. The Jets have been discussing trade specifics with a number of teams, and according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun , there's three teams heavily involved as potential suitors. According to LeBrun, the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Utah Mammoth continue to be heavily involved in trade discussions. The Hurricanes seem to be offering...

Senators Receive Concerning Injury News On Defenseman Ahead Of Camp

Artem Zub's recovery is trending in the right direction, but the Ottawa Senators aren't treating it as a formality heading into training camp. Per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , Zub is continuing to rehab the lower-body injury he suffered all the way back during Ottawa's first-round playoff series against Carolina, and he's reportedly expected to be ready for the start of camp.  Garrioch's reporting includes a real caveat, though: if Zub isn't fully healthy by then, the Senators c...

Predators Bring Back Former First-Round Pick On Tryout

The Nashville Predators are giving forward Tyson Jost another chance to earn his way back onto the roster, this time without a guaranteed contract attached. The Predators have signed Jost to a professional tryout agreement for their 2026-27 training camp.  Jost spent all of last season in Nashville after the Predators claimed him off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes in October, but his one-year, two-way deal expired this summer, leaving him to search for a new opportunity as an unrest...

Senators’ Artem Zub Still Recovering From Postseason Injury

By Gabriel Foley | at September 8, 2026 5:08 pm The Ottawa Senators are monitoring a few injuries headed into training camp. Most notably, defenseman Artem Zub is still recovering from an injury sustained during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He is expected to be ready for training camp, though Ottawa could look towards professional try-outs if he is not healthy, per Bruce Garrioch of Ottawa Citizen. Zub left early in game one of Ottawa’s first-round matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes due...

Hurricanes sign former 1st-round pick to bolster blue line

The Carolina Hurricanes are hoping to defend their Stanley Cup title during the 2026-27 NHL season. Carolina is making a move on Tuesday to help do just that. The Hurricanes are signing defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year deal, the team announced. Joseph spent this past NHL season with the Vancouver Canucks. While he saw […] The post Hurricanes sign former 1st-round pick to bolster blue line appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Carolina Hurricanes Sign UFA Pierre-Olivier Joseph

The Carolina Hurricanes have added some depth for their blueline with the signing of unrestricted free agent defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph.  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 8, 2026 It's a one-year deal with an  $850,000 cap hit.   It's a bit of a raise for POJ, who signed last summer with the Vancouver Canucks on a minimum-sal...

Ex-Canuck PO Joseph signs one-year deal with Hurricanes

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…

Roster Released for Upcoming Prospect Showcase

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 […]

The Stanley Cup visits UNC

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 […]