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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Gut-punch loss to begin Cup defense
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Bussi stopped 19 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 1-0 overtime loss to the Panthers.
The 28-year-old began the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup defense by getting locked in a goaltending duel with Jacob Markstrom, but Gustav Forsling spoiled Bussi's shutout bid with less than five seconds left in OT by blasting a one-timer through a partial screen from the blue line. Bussi still came up with a number of big saves just to earn Carolina a point in the standings, and he'll be back between the pipes either Friday at home against Washington, or Saturday on the road in Philadelphia.
Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Gets nod for Opening Night start
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Bussi will defend the home goal in Tuesday's Opening Night matchup against the Panthers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Bussi was exceptional for the Hurricanes in the 2025-26 season, which has paved the way for him to earn his first career Opening Night start. The 28-year-old netminder posted a 31-6-2 record, a 2.47 GAA and an .894 save percentage across 39 regular-season outings before he closed the door on Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final, where he had a 3-1-0 record, a 1.60 GAA and a .931 save percentage in four appearances. He'll face off against the Florida Panthers, who added Brady Tkachuk in the offseason, adding to their offensive potential. Bussi is a strong No. 2 goalie option in fantasy hockey to open the 2026-27 season.
Hurricanes' Filip Ekberg: Hat trick in Sunday's loss
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Ekberg scored three goals in OHL Ottawa's 10-3 loss to Sarnia on Sunday.
Ekberg has collected four points over two games this season. The 19-year-old forward's production stagnated in 2025-26, posting 46 points over 59 regular-season outings a year after his 45-point campaign in 53 regular-season appearances in his first year of junior hockey. Ekberg was a seventh-round pick of the Hurricanes in 2025, so his developmental timeline will likely be on the longer side.
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Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Moves to non-roster list
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Jarvis (shoulder) was placed on the injured non-roster list Sunday.
Jarvis was initially pegged to miss about 4-6 months after having shoulder surgery in June. However, he believes he could return ahead of schedule after taking to the ice during training camp. Jarvis amassed 32 goals, 66 points, 224 shots on net and 81 hits in 71 games for the Hurricanes during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Hurricanes' Juuso Valimaki: Hits waivers Sunday
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Valimaki was placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Sunday.
Valimaki almost left the United States to play in the SHL, but the Canes were able to retain him on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old blueliner was acquired by Carolina from Utah midway through last season, and he ended up playing in 24 regular-season games with AHL Chicago. Valimaki will likely start the year with the Wolves, where he'll look to improve on an impressive 2025-26 campaign of 20 points across 24 regular-season appearances.
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Hurricanes' Nikolaj Ehlers: Two points in Saturday's preseason win
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Ehlers scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 6-0 preseason win over the Predators.
Both points came in the first period as the Hurricanes raced out to a 3-0 lead. Ehlers is coming off a strong introductory campaign with Carolina, producing 26 goals and a career-high 71 points in 82 regular-season games before adding eight goals and 18 points in 18 playoff contests en route to a Stanley Cup title. The 30-year-old winger should continue to occupy prominent roles for the Hurricanes in 2026-27.
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Hurricanes' Jackson Blake: Three points in preseason finale
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Blake scored a power-play goal and added two assists, one with the man advantage, in Saturday's 6-0 preseason win over the Predators.
His early first-period tally opened the scoring and held up as the game-winner, as the defending Stanley Cup champions wrap up their preseason in style. Blake had a career year offensively with 22 goals and 53 points in 81 regular-season games last campaign. He also led Carolina with 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 19 playoff contests. The 23-year-old winger should have a top-six role to open 2026-27, and Blake could take on additional responsibilities while Seth Jarvis (shoulder) remains on the shelf.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Blanks Preds in preseason finale
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Bussi stopped all 22 shots he faced in Saturday's 6-0 preseason win over Nashville.
Last season's breakout star in the crease for the Hurricanes wrapped up his preseason with an impressive three-period performance. He will split starts with Pyotr Kochetkov in 2026-27, but Bussi is the early favorite to handle the No. 1 role. Bussi posted a 2.47 GAA and won 31 games, including two via shutouts, in the 2025-26 regular season.
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Hurricanes' Brandon Bussi: Facing Nashville
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Bussi will defend the road net in Saturday's preseason matchup against Nashville, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.
Bussi posted a 31-6-2 record with two shutouts, a 2.47 GAA and an .894 save percentage in 39 regular-season appearances for Carolina in 2025-26. He will likely compete with Pyotr Kochetkov for playing time in the 2026-27 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Justin Robidas: Waived Friday
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Robidas was placed on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Robidas had 23 goals and 60 points in 58 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. He also registered an assist in two regular-season outings with Carolina. Although his inclusion on waivers suggests that he won't be part of the Hurricanes' Opening Night roster, Robidas might still get a shot with Carolina as the 2026-27 campaign progresses.
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Hurricanes' Skyler Brind'Amour: Hits waivers
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Brind'Amour was waived by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Brind'Amour had 16 goals, 34 points and 36 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. He also has a goal in six career NHL regular-season outings with the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old is likely to spend the vast majority of the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Hurricanes' Juha Jaaska: Put on waivers
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Jaaska was waived by Carolina on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Jaaska had four assists in 18 regular-season appearances with Carolina in 2024-25, but he didn't play at any level last year. Jaaska will presumably get back into the swing of things while opening the season in the minors, but he might get a shot with Carolina later in the 2026-27 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Aleksi Heimosalmi: Placed on waivers
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Heimosalmi was put on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Heimosalmi had four goals, 17 points and 40 PIM in 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't made his NHL debut.
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Hurricanes' Pierre-Olivier Joseph: On waivers
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Joseph was put on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Joseph had a goal and six points in 31 regular-season appearances with Vancouver in 2025-26. Based on his inclusion on waivers, it seems Joseph isn't slated to make the Hurricanes' Opening Night roster, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him summoned later in the campaign.
Kochetkov signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the Hurricanes on Friday.
Kochetkov was limited to nine regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign due to a hip injury, but he was effective when on the ice, going 6-2-0 with a 2.33 GAA and .899 save percentage. He's back to full health ahead of the 2026-27 regular season and will remain under contract with the Hurricanes through the 2028-29 campaign, but he'll likely begin the upcoming season as Brandon Bussi's backup after Bussi went 31-6-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .894 save percentage across 39 regular-season appearances last year.
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Hurricanes' Taylor Hall: Distributes three helpers in win
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Hall had three assists in Thursday's 6-5 preseason win over the Predators.
Hall, Logan Stankoven and Jackson Blake again led the way on offense. The 34-year-old Hall looks to have a steady home on the second line for the Hurricanes. He produced 48 points over 80 regular-season contests from the middle six last year, and he followed it up with a point-per-game postseason (seven goals, 12 assists in 19 games), including the Stanley Cup-clinching goal. He'll have appeal as a depth scorer in fantasy.
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