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The Canes could not get their offense going in a 2-1 loss to the Bruins. Alexander Nikishin scored Carolina's only goal and two early third period goals by Boston pushed the Hurricanes to their 4th loss in their last 6 games. The bright side was continued strong play from Nikishin and Andrei Svechnikov as well as the fact that Seth Jarvis was able to play. Among the topics within is a discussion about how to handle three healthy goaltenders now that Pyotr Kochetkov has been activated and sent ou...

Brandon Bussi's 1st start on home ice was a good one as he made 26 saves in a Canes 6-2 win over the Islanders. He did most of his best work in a 14-save first period as the Hurricanes took a 3-1 lead on goals from Bradly Nadeau, Mike Reilly and Jordan Martinook. For Nadeau, it was his first NHL goal and showed off his super fast release. Jackson Blake, Andrei Svechnikov and Logan Stankoven finished out the scoring in the 3rd period with Blake's goal coming early and pushing the Carolina lead to...

Carolina's first game at home after a 6-game road trip was a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes scored first, as Andrei Svechnikov scored for the first time this season. But Vegas took the game over from there, scoring twice to claim a 2-1 lead after the first period. Still, on goals by Jordan Martinook and Logan Stankoven the Canes somehow held a 3-2 lead early in the 3rd. However, mistakes with the puck and on the blue line were Carolina's downfall as the Golden Knights score...

Freddie Andersen's 44 saves -- plus the 3 in the shootout -- carry the Hurricanes to a 5-4 win in Colorado. The Canes started the game down ANOTHER defenseman as K'Andre Miller was unable to play due to a lower body injury. And without Jaccob Slavin and Shayne Gostisbehere, that meant that three rookie defensemen would have to play against the Avs. Joel Nystrom, Charles-Alexis Legault and Alexander Nikishin combined for about 45 minutes on the ice in the win. And the injury bug bit the Canes dur...

Carolina fell behind early and went on to lose to the Golden Knights, 4-1. Two first period goals by Vegas were enough for the home team as the Hurricanes suffer their first loss of the season. Sebastian Aho's 2nd goal of the year got them within one early in the 2nd period. But, Ivan Barbashev stole the puck from K'Andre Miller in the middle of the third period and scored past Freddie Andersen for the insurance goal that put this one away. The Carolina power play went 0 for 4, but the penalty k...

Seth Jarvis' 6th goal of the season gave the Canes a 4-3 overtime win in Los Angeles. It was his 2nd OT game-winner of the season and his 4th game-winning goal of the year. The Canes have only played five game! Jordan Staal scored twice and won 20 of his 22 face offs as he continues his incredible start to the season. K'Andre Miller and Sean Walker carried the Hurricanes blue line. Miller had a pair of assists, was a +2, had two takeaways and blocked a shot in 27:36 (!!!). Walker played 26:03 st...

Seth Jarvis scored twice -- the first of which was the 100th of his career -- and Alexander Nikishin registered his first ever NHL goal as the Canes ran their record to 4-0 with a 4-1 win in Anaheim. Jarvis scored the game's first two goals, the second coming on the power play. Alexander Nikishin's first came off a great backhand pass from Sebastian Aho and gave the Canes a 2-goal lead. Aho finished off the scoring banging in a rebound after a Jarvis steal in the offensive end. Shayne Gostisbehe...

Brandon Bussi's NHL debut will be a night he'll never forget. Spent the better part of the first 30 minutes making save after save after save and allowing the Canes the chance to find their game. When the Canes did, look out. Sean Walker, Will Carrier and Eric Robinson all scored in the second period. Shayne Gostisbehere and Jackson Blake tallied in the 3rd and the Canes held San Jose without a shot on goal in the final period. Jaccob Slavin did not play and will almost certainly not appear in a...

The Canes won their second straight game to open the season, beating the Flyers 4-3 in overtime. Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner with 16.7 seconds left on the clock -- and 36.1 seconds after Philadelphia's Bobby Brink had his goal disallowed due to goaltender interference. Jarvis' 3rd goal of the year was the 99th of his career. Jordan Staal is also nearing a milestone as his late 2nd period goal was the 299th of his impressive career. Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall also scored in the win. T...

K'Andre Miller and Seth Jarvis each scored twice as the Canes beat the Devils 6-3 on opening night in Raleigh. The new guys played well. The "old" guys did, too, as Sebastian Aho led the way in the 3rd period. Miller was noticeably good all night long and gave fans a glimpse of how he could thrive playing here. Equally important was the way Alexander Nikishin played while paired with Shayne Gostisbehere. It was also a good night for the Jesperi Kotkaniemi line as the Hurricanes used their depth ...

The Canes lost the preseason finale in overtime -- during which Andrei Svechnikov absorbed a huge check from Nashville's Joakim Kemell. Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis scored and Pyotr Kochetkov kept the Canes in the game with a stellar 3rd period. We also delve into Bradly Nadeau and the fact that the Hurricanes will NOT be signing Michael McLeod.

Bradly Nadeau scored for the 3rd straight game -- actually he didn't because the goal didn't count due to the play being ruled offside. But, we saw the play and it was one of those goals that makes you think that the kid could make the team. It's at least worth a conversation.

Bradly Nadeau scored twice and Jackson Blake chipped in with a pair of assists as the Canes won their first game of the preseason, 4-2, over the Nashville Predators. The goals give Nadeau -- the team's 1st round pick in the 2023 draft -- 3 in the exhibition season as he continues to try to convince the coaching staff that he's ready for the big leagues. Felix Unger Sorum, Carolina's second rounder that same year, also scored in the win. He finished off a great Eric Robinson rush tapping home a b...

It wasn't necessarily well-played, but it was entertaining. Carolina lost 6-5 to the Lightning and fell to 0-3-0 in the preseason. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal in as many games, Givani Smith scored his first goal of the preseason and Kevin Lebanc added an assist in his third straight game in the loss.

"Good thing the game doesn't count", was how Rod Brind'Amour summed up the 4-2 loss to the Panthers. "Well, we learned how not to play", was what Sebastian Aho said. But, for 40 minutes the Canes dominated the Panthers and it's best that we just talk about that. So, let's do that.

It was just the preseason opener, but there were things worth seeing in the Canes' 2-1 loss to the Lightning. Logan Stankoven played center, fairly well, and scored the lone Hurricanes goal. Jackson Blake was his normal self. Alexander Nikishin showed physicality and a multi-faceted game that is sure to make the head coach happy -- though there is a ton of room for him to get better. There was enough to like and enough to correct before Wednesday's game with Florida.

Lots to look forward to as the Canes open the preseason against Tampa Bay. Logan Stankoven will play center against the Lightning. Plus, we'll see Alexander Nikishin, Bradly Nadeau and Charles-Alexis Legault in prominant roles.

The Metropolitan Division has to have three playoff teams. Last year, the Capitals had a magical season and finished top of the pile. Will they repeat? Will the Rangers bounce back? Or will it be someone else that emerges to join -- presumably -- the Hurricanes and Devils?

From Captain Jordan Staal to Logan Stankoven, the Canes hope to be the center of attention in the Metropolitan Division. And, reports have the Canes also lined up to add Michael McLeod to the group. Yes, the same Michael McLeod that was the point person in that explosive trial in London, Ontario in which he and four other members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey gold medal-winning team were acquitted of sexual assault.

Who might be the surprise Canes player to emerge in training camp? Is there one?

So many people think the Hurricanes need a top ten goalie to win the cup. But, what if I told you that wasn't true at all. AND, the Hurricanes arguably already have one in Frederik Andersen?

Could the Canes be interested in any of the five Hockey Canada players who will be eligible to return In October?

Adam sits down with the Carolina Hurricanes head coach

With one month left before camp opens, we take a look at two big contract signings, how the team addresses the 2nd center position and whether or not they've closed the gap on the Panthers. With Cory Lavalette (North State Journal) and Matthew Somma (Matt's Substack)