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Trades & Rumors
Canes' Nikishin Deal: Bridge or Bold Bet?

The Hurricanes face a high-stakes crossroads with Alexander Nikishin's next contract after his breakout rookie season lights up the blueline. GM Eric Tulsky weighs bridge deals around $4-5 million or a longer seven-year commitment pushing $8 million, all while trade rumors swirl ahead of the deadline. Teams covet the Russian star's size, skill, and analytics edge, but Carolina holds the cards with cap space and picks to chase a superstar instead.

Olympics
Marchand's Season Hangs in Balance Post-Olympics

Brad Marchand sat out two Team Canada games at the Olympics due to a nagging upper-body injury that he reaggravated from earlier in the season with the Panthers. Coach Jon Cooper confirmed it wasn't just about injecting youth like Seth Jarvis, as Marchand nursed the issue ahead of the quarterfinals where he returns in a supporting role alongside stars like McDavid and Crosby.

Team Snapshot

The Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Metropolitan Division with a 36-15-6 record (78 points). Key injuries include Seth Jarvis (Upper Body, IR), Pyotr Kochetkov (Lower Body, IR), Jaccob Slavin (Upper Body, IR), totaling $15.82M on injured reserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Hurricanes' record this season?
The Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Metropolitan Division with a 36-15-6 record and 78 points.
When do the Hurricanes play next?
The Carolina Hurricanes play next on Thursday, February 26 against the Tampa Bay at Lenovo Center. Puck drop is at 7:00 PM ET.
What is the Hurricanes' cap space?
The Carolina Hurricanes have $31.98M in cap space with a projected cap hit of $86.67M for next season.
Who is injured on the Hurricanes?
The Carolina Hurricanes currently have 3 players on IR/LTIR: Seth Jarvis (Upper Body), Pyotr Kochetkov (Lower Body), Jaccob Slavin (Upper Body), totaling $15.82M on injured reserve.
Are the Hurricanes buying or selling at the trade deadline?
The Carolina Hurricanes are currently buyers (leaning) at the trade deadline. Adding talent (-$3.0M cap)
What draft picks do the Hurricanes own?
The Carolina Hurricanes draft pick inventory: 2026: 4 picks owned, 6 owed out (-3 net); 2027: 8 picks owned (+1 net); 2028: 8 picks owned (+1 net).