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Tokarski shines in Hurricanes’ 4-1 over Blue Jackets

December 15, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes found their game Sunday against the visiting Blue Jackets. It didn’t hurt that their fifth goalie of the season was also up to the task. Veteran Dustin Tokarski — who was […]

Expectations lowered for Hurricanes

October 11, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — For many, the Carolina Hurricanes have been underachievers. Although many have picked them as Stanley Cup favorites the past few years, the team has been unable to reach those heights, losing in the […]

Hurricanes re-sign Necas to 2-year extension

July 29, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes agreed to a two-year contract worth $13 million with restricted free agent Martin Necas on Monday, re-signing the forward who had been the subject of offseason trade rumors. “Martin is […]

Berger’s chief of staff named CEO of NHL’s Hurricanes

July 19, 2024 The Associated Press

RALEIGH — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s chief of staff was named Thursday as CEO of the parent company of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon announced the hiring of Brian Fork, […]

Hurricanes juggle Guentzel negotiations, Necas’ future, draft, free agency in Vegas

June 28, 2024 Cory Lavalette

LAS VEGAS — Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky has been one of the busier hockey executives this week, juggling negotiations with several pending free agents, examining the trade market for RFA Martin Necas and exploring draft […]

Hurricanes remove interim tag, name Eric Tulsky general manager

June 18, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have their next general manager, promoting interim GM Eric Tulsky to succeed Don Waddell. Tulsky, 48, has been with the Hurricanes for the past decade and was promoted to assistant general […]

Hurricanes’ Waddell resigns; search for president, GM underway

May 24, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Prepare yourself for a wild summer. Plenty of changes were coming to the Carolina Hurricanes, who have a dozen significant contributors — both unrestricted and restricted free agents — who need new contracts. […]

Busy offseason awaits Hurricanes

May 21, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Change, they say, is inevitable. It’s certainly coming for the Carolina Hurricanes this offseason. After the Hurricanes’ shocking exit from the playoffs following a blown two-goal, third-period lead in Game 6 against the […]

Category 5: Hurricanes-Rangers Game 1 set; changes coming to Wolves

May 3, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes will practice Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Invisalign Arena before traveling to New York City ahead of the start of their second series with the Rangers. Carolina did not practice Friday […]

Category 5: Revving up for Rangers-Hurricanes

May 2, 2024 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes and Rangers are still awaiting the schedule for their second round series — hopefully that’s solidified after Thursday’s NBA playoff game between the Knicks and 76ers. The series will pit the […]