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Which Hurricanes Could Be Participating In 2026 Olympics?
Earlier this week, the first six players from each of the 12 nations competing for gold in men's ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics were announced. Two players from the Carolina Hurricanes were among those first selections with Sebastian Aho (Finland) and Frederik Andersen (Denmark) being named to each's respective team. Advertisement But who else on the Canes' roster could be making the trip to Italy next year? Jaccob Slavin (USA) Slavin is regarded as one of, if not the, best defensive defensemen in the entire NHL and when you're in a format like the Olympics, where superstars are littering nearly every top roster, you need guys who can slow them down. He was lights out playing that role in the 4 Nations Face-Off for Team USA, leading the team in minutes alongside Minnesota Wild star Brock Faber, and he received universal praise from around the hockey world for what he was able to do. Fans in Carolina have long known how good Slavin is and, honestly, it was a bit surprising that he wasn't initially named to the USA's roster with the first six selections, but it feels like a bygone conclusion that the veteran blueliner will be there. Jaccob Slavin Finishes Top-10 In Norris Voting For League's Top Defenseman Jaccob Slavin Finishes Top-10 In Norris Voting For League's Top Defenseman The NHL announced the results of the 2025 Norris Memorial Trophy voting Wednesday morning for the league's top defenseman. Seth Jarvis (Canada) Jarvis was a part of the gold-winning Team Canada roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off and he has a good shot at making the Olympic roster too. Advertisement The talented winger is coming off of back-to-back 30+ goal seasons and he's proven to be a big-time performer as well with 19 goals and 43 points in 55 career playoff games. In addition, Jarvis has become one of the game's top two-way wingers, having led the league in shorthanded goals, and he's not afraid to throw his body, battle for pucks and forecheck and backcheck. He's a versatile player who can do anything that's asked of him whether that's play on the top line and power play or take on more a checking role and grind things out on the penalty kill and those are valuable players to have. 'You Need To Remember That Pain You Felt': Seth Jarvis 2024-25 Exit Interview 'You Need To Remember That Pain You Felt': Seth Jarvis 2024-25 Exit Interview The Carolina Hurricanes' 2024-25 season Advertisement came to a close earlier this week as the team lost in five games to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. No Russians The IIHF already ruled that Russia would not be allowed to participate in the upcoming Olympics so that means that neither Andrei Svechnikov nor Alexander Nikishin, each of whom were more than likely to make the team, won't get the chance to represent their country. Nikishin played in the 2022 Olympics, as he was still in the KHL at that point, and he took home a silver medal from that trip. New Faces? The Canes have a lot of cap space and a willingness to swing big this offseason, so perhaps there'll be someone new coming in that will be an Olympic player as well. Mitch Marner (Canada), Sam Bennett (Canada) and Nikolaj Ehlers (Denmark) are three of the biggest UFA names heading into the summer and all three would not only look good in Raleigh, but also representing their home countries as well. Recent Stories • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 RFAs • The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025 UFAs • Pair Of Hurricanes Prospects Earn Unprecedented Honor Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
New York Times
09-06-2025
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The road to the Stanley Cup Final: Ranking the 14 playoff series that got us here
We're two games into a Stanley Cup Final that already seems like it could be headed for classic status. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let's look back at the 14 other matchups that brought us here, with our annual ranking of every series that led to the final. All in all, it's been a mixed bag of a postseason. We avoided having even one sweep, which is impressive. We also had half the series end in five games, which generally isn't impressive. It's a top-heavy list, but having gone through it all, I'm not sure we can complain about what the hockey gods served up. Let's start at the bottom and work our way up. Expectations: An epic battle for Eastern supremacy, with the red-hot Hurricanes finally facing a true contender. Hey, at least this time it won't be a sweep, right? What we got: A series where, by the end, we were disappointed we didn't get a sweep. Overtimes: None. Mandatory controversy: We had a few, including Shayne Gostisbehere shooting a puck at Brad Marchand in Game 1. But maybe the most memorable moment from a not-very-memorable series came when it was over: Paul Maurice appearing to lecture an annoyed Rod Brind'Amour about handshake-line etiquette. Advertisement Defining moment: Brind'Amour making the gutsy call to bench Frederik Andersen after two shaky performances, only to watch Pyotr Kochetkov get shelled in a Game 3 loss that basically ended the series. Bottom line: We've seen worse series over the years, but given how good this should have been, I'm not sure there have been many bigger letdowns. Expectations: A relatively quick and easy Carolina win over the depleted Devils. What we got: A relatively quick and easy Carolina win over the depleted Devils. Overtimes: Two, with the teams splitting double-OT decisions that included the series-ending Game 5. Mandatory controversy: Timo Meier briefly earned a rare goaltender interference major for trucking Andersen in Game 4, only to have it rescinded on replay review. Andersen ended up leaving the game, and Brind'Amour was not happy. Defining moment: We pretty much have to go with Sebastian Aho's series winner on the power play in OT. Bottom line: Pretty much what we expected, although Game 5 was a wild ride that elevated the series just enough to keep it out of the running for the bottom of the rankings. Expectations: The consensus was that the Hurricanes would win, maybe even convincingly. But the Capitals had been surprising us all season, so maybe they'd do it again with a classic series. What we got: The former, unfortunately. Overtimes: One, in the opener, that was won by Jaccob Slavin's seeing-eye shot. Mandatory controversy: Was there one? I'm not even sure. Do stolen mouth guards count? Defining moment: We'll go with Andrei Svechnikov's series winner, which wasn't pretty but fit the Hurricanes' 'just get it on net' ethos. Bottom line: This was the round that legitimately got the 'Wait, are the Hurricanes boring or just effective?' discussion going, which is rarely a good sign of a fascinating series. I'm pretty sure they're also the only team to ever take up all three spots at the bottom of a best-series list, so … congrats? Advertisement Expectations: A nice warmup for Vegas as it looked to get back into championship form. What we got: A tougher series than most were expecting, with the underdog Wild giving the Golden Knights just about all they could handle. Overtimes: Two, coming back-to-back in games 4 and 5, with the Golden Knights winning both. Switch even one of those results and we would have been in serious upset territory. Mandatory controversy: Late in Game 5, the Wild scored what appeared to be the potential winner before a double review eventually wiped it out. Defining moment: I'm going with Brett Howden's overtime winner in that crucial Game 5, which gets bonus points for being the final play of Marc-Andre Fleury's 21-season career. Bottom line: A lot of us were sleeping on this one heading in, but it delivered some compelling opening-round drama. Expectations: The star-studded rematch from last year's conference final, featuring an Oilers team seeking Stanley Cup redemption facing a Stars team that had gone all in on getting over the third-round hump. What we got: One truly good period from the Stars, which was enough to win Game 1 but not enough to make this a competitive series. Overtimes: None. And thanks to empty-netters, all five games ended up being decided by three goals or more. Mandatory controversy: Darnell Nurse's slash on Roope Hintz didn't lead to a suspension, but it did lead to all sorts of conspiracy theories about the Stars forward having faked an injury, right up until he had to miss the crucial Game 4. Defining moment: Two, both from Game 5. First, Pete DeBoer's panic move that saw him yank Jake Oettinger out of an elimination game. Second, Connor McDavid's breakaway dagger against backup Casey DeSmith to snuff out any comeback momentum. Bottom line: Like the Hurricanes and Panthers, this one should have been a classic but ended up as a dud. In related news, I'm starting to think Mikko Rantanen might not be a sure thing for the Conn Smythe anymore. Expectations: The Battle of Ontario, playoff edition, finally revived after more than two decades. Advertisement What we got: A pretty good series and a reminder that modern rivalries aren't what they used to be. Overtimes: Three straight, with the Leafs taking a 3-0 series lead before the Senators battled back in Game 4. Mandatory controversy: In maybe the dumbest controversy of the entire postseason, we got 24 hours of discourse about pregame warmup puck shooting. Defining moment: After plenty of hand-wringing over whether the first Ottawa playoff crowd in eight years would actually be supporting the home team, Sens fans finally rose and got loud early in overtime of Game 3 … only to have Simon Benoit immediately silence them with a seeing-eye winner. Bottom line: A good series that teased us with what would have been an epic Ottawa comeback, but this felt like more of an appetizer for potential rematches in the coming years. Expectations: The classic battle for the Pacific title that we all had penciled in since September. What we got: A fun series with some ups and downs that needed another game or two to live up to the hype. Overtimes: Two, both won by Edmonton, in Game 2 and the series-finale Game 5. Mandatory controversy: That Game 2 overtime winner for the Oilers came shortly after Viktor Arvidsson appeared to use a can opener to send Brayden McNabb head-first into the boards. Bruce Cassidy was not impressed. Defining moment: We didn't realize it at the time, but it was probably Tomas Hertl taking out Calvin Pickard in Game 2. We all figured the return of Stuart Skinner spelled doom for the Oilers, and he wasn't sharp in Vegas' Game 3 win. But then he closed the series with back-to-back shutouts and now heads into the final as the unquestioned starter. Bottom line: The series delivered big stars, bad blood and some fascinating moments, packing about as much drama into five games as you could reasonably ask for. We just wish we'd been able to see a longer series. Advertisement Expectations: Two teams that had soared past expectations all season to end up at opposite ends of the Eastern seeding. The standings told us this one should be an easy call, but going in, it felt like anything could happen. What we got: A series that was over quickly but packed some interesting twists and turns into its short run time. Overtimes: One, in the opening game, which featured a third-period comeback by the Habs followed by the first playoff overtime goal of Alex Ovechkin's career. Mandatory controversy: There were a few, including a brawl on a bench and a potential phantom icing call in that Game 1 overtime. But the biggest impact, literally and figuratively, came from Tom Wilson's hit on Alexandre Carrier in Game 4. Habs fans thought it could have been a penalty, but the refs disagreed, and it led directly to a series-altering goal. Defining moment: We could pick several crucial goals, skilled plays or big hits, but let's be honest: We all know it was when Wilson made that face. Bottom line: For a weird crossover wild-card matchup, this one was fun without overstaying its welcome. No complaints. Expectations: It was a first-round rematch for the fourth year running, but this time the Kings had home ice to go with the best home record in the league. If they were ever going to show they could hang with the Oilers, this was their chance. What we got: They could not, in fact, hang with the Oilers. Overtimes: One, in Game 4, a crucial Oilers comeback that tied the series. Mandatory controversy: That OT goal came on a power play thanks to a tripping call, which you don't often see in sudden death. We also got a puck-over-glass controversy, because those are always fun. Defining moment: It's an easy call for this series — the disastrous Jim Hiller challenge in Game 3 that served as the turning point for the game, the series and potentially even the entire postseason. You know a challenge is bad when nobody is even pretending to do the whole 'nobody understands goalie interference' schtick. Advertisement Bottom line: The loss led to big changes in the Kings front office and a team questioning where it goes from here. And honestly, if we're not going to get an existential crisis or two out of the first round, what's even the point? Expectations: A rematch from 2023, pitting a desperate Leafs team on the verge of finally quieting the doubters against the reigning champs. What we got: The ultra-rare seven-game series that still manages to feel like a blowout. Overtimes: One, coming in Game 3. The Leafs had a chance to grab a 3-0 stranglehold on the series, but Marchand had other ideas. Mandatory controversy: Plenty, but none bigger than Sam Bennett taking Anthony Stolarz out of the series with an elbow to the head in Game 1. This was a big deal right up until the next day when Maurice ordered everyone to stop talking about it, and we did. Defining moment: Toronto fans booing and tossing jerseys on the ice while the Panthers turned the biggest Leafs game in decades into an embarrassingly easy blowout win. Oh, wait, that happened twice. Bottom line: You have to be good to beat the champs, and the Leafs just couldn't get close to that level when the series was on the line. Expectations: The latest installment of the Battle of Florida was set up to be the best one yet, with most of the experts thinking Tampa Bay would reclaim control. What we got: A surprisingly quick and easy Florida win. Overtimes: None. Mandatory controversy: Plenty of ugly hits, including suspensions for Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Hagel (but not Matthew Tkachuk). Even the coaches got into it. If you're looking for the playoff series with the most bad blood, this was it by a mile. Defining moment: In a rare break from the teams exchanging dirty hits, the Panthers got two goals in 11 seconds late in the third period of Game 4, turning a series that was about to be tied into one that was about to be over. Advertisement Bottom line: Even without any OT or all that much suspense, this was a nasty, old-school series that left you wanting more. Expectations: A heavyweight battle between two Cup-worthy teams. What we got: Pretty much that. Overtimes: One, in Game 6, with Thomas Harley ending the Jets' season. Mandatory controversy: There were two biggies, both favoring Dallas, with Mason Marchment somehow getting away with swatting an official and Alexander Petrovic's game-winning goal in Game 3 being allowed to stand despite looking like this. Defining moment: It's hard to choose in a series that was packed with them. We could go with Rantanen's domination in the opener, or a pair of Connor Hellebuyck home shutouts between continued road struggles, or Mikael Granlund's hat trick in Game 4. But I think the moment we'll remember most from the series actually came in a losing cause: Mark Scheifele's return to the lineup after his father died, and the goal he scored to give the Jets a lead they couldn't hold. Bottom line: This series didn't miss much, aside from a Game 7. Expectations: A conference-final-worthy showdown between two legitimate Cup contenders, with sky-high hopes for an absolute classic. What we got: Somehow, a series that blew away even our wildly high expectations. Overtimes: Two, with the Stars winning games 2 and 3. Mandatory controversy: Every postseason needs one series to serve as the lightning rod for complaints about the playoff format, and this was it. We also got a late call on Jack Drury that led to the Game 7 winner, which Colorado fans did not appreciate. Defining moment: The Mikko Rantanen Game, featuring arguably the best period any player has ever had in the postseason ever. Bottom line: The hockey was ridiculously good, the drama was off-the-charts and the Rantanen factor was irresistible. In any other year, this series is No. 1 by such a large margin that it almost makes the entire post feel pointless. But not this year. Expectations: The Blues were a reasonably fun story with some long-shot upset potential, and they'd give the Presidents' Trophy winners just enough of a fight to make the series worth watching before quietly making their exit. Advertisement What we got: A combination of a Jets meltdown and Blues defiance that came as close as you can possibly come to an upset before … well, you know. Overtimes: Just one, but it was double-overtime in Game 7. Mandatory controversy: We had the coaches feuding over Scheifele's injury, a pregame scolding from the league and even a malfunctioning airplane. Defining moment: For most of the series, it looked like it would be the image of Hellebuyck fishing a puck out of his net. But that storyline disappeared — well, it took a few days off — thanks to one of the greatest Game 7 comebacks we've ever seen. How good does a game have to be for the double-OT series winner to be only the third-most-memorable goal? I still can't believe this all happened. Bottom line: I could see having the Stars and Avs in the top spot on your list. Both series were all-timers, and you could argue the two Game 7s were the best games we've ever had on back-to-back nights. I'm going with the series that produced a game that's in the running for the most dramatic ever, but I don't think there's a wrong answer. Thank you, 2025 Central Division: You were the true MVP of the postseason. (Photo of Tim Stutzle, Simon Benoit, Mason Appleton and Miro Heiskanen: Claus Andersen and Cameron Bartlett / Getty Images)
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07-06-2025
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Carolina Hurricanes most to blame for East Final loss to Panthers
The post Carolina Hurricanes most to blame for East Final loss to Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 5 to the Florida Panthers and have been officially eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After losing yet another Stanley Cup Playoff series to the Florida Panthers, who is to blame for the Hurricanes? Advertisement The series did not start so well for the Hurricanes. Unfortunately, they endured two straight blowout losses to the Panthers at the Lenovo Center, including a 5-0 shutout loss in Game 2. It just was not a good start for the Hurricanes, and there were many people to point the finger at. Overall, the Canes simply did not step up when they needed to. The Hurricanes made numerous mistakes in Game 3, putting them in a 3-0 hole. Ultimately, they were unable to rally back, despite winning Game 4, and lost the series in five games. The Panthers simply outmatched the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, and almost never let up. Now, the Canes are left scratching their heads, and there are several players who share the blame. Frederik Andersen It got so bad for Frederik Andersen that the Canes actually benched him in Game 3, opting for goalie Pyotr Kochetkov. When that did not work, the Canes turned back to Andersen. Yes, he pitched a shutout in Game 4. But Game 5 did not go so well for him. Andersen finished with an .806 save percentage in his four Eastern Conference Final games. Advertisement Andersen was having a solid run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, finishing with an 8-2 record, a 2.02 goals-against average, and a .906 save percentage over 13 games. Yet, it was the Panthers that tripped him up, also bringing up questions about the team's goaltending. Consider the fact that Andersen allowed five goals on 20 shots in Game 1, and four goals on 16 shots in Game 2, highlighting that goaltending was a huge issue. Game 5 was the final stroke, as Andersen somehow allowed two goals in a span of one minute in the second period to blow a 2-0 lead. After being in serious talks with John Gibson earlier this season, this series reminded everyone why that conversation had taken place. Andersen wilted under the pressure of the Panthers and the Eastern Conference Final. Taylor Hall Taylor Hall was supposed to be the depth guy to help the Hurricanes get over the edge. Unfortunately, the former first overall pick was a no-show, especially in Game 5 when he failed to register a point. Advertisement The Hurricanes had just extended Hall to a new contract, and it seemed like he was poised to be one of their better depth guys. Significantly, he had two goals and four assists through the first 10 playoff games, and it looked like he was doing his job well. Then, the Eastern Conference Final began, and he went missing. Hall started the series with a plus/minus of -1 in Games 1 and 2 while failing to score a point. Then, he registered an ugly plus/minus of -4 in Game 3. While he fired two shots in Game 4, he had zero in the decisive game. Hall was unable to even be a threat, which is unheard of for a second-line player. Hall was once a great player with unlimited potential. However, his failure to register a point in the Eastern Conference Final proved to be incredibly damaging for a Canes team that needed scoring badly. Because of that, Hall was one of the main reasons why the Hurricanes ultimately faltered in this series against the Panthers. Logan Stankoven While Logan Stankoven had a great Game 4, he took a long time to get there. Ultimately, the rookie center was inconsistent throughout the Eastern Conference Final. It all started with poor performances in Games 1 and 2. He did not score a point and had a plus/minus mark of -1 in each game. Advertisement Stankoven finally came alive in Game 3, scoring a goal and an assist. Then, he added a goal in Game 4. But he went quiet again in Game 5, not registering a single shot and also putting a plus/minus of -1. Look, it's tough to blame a rookie for a team's failures. But the Hurricanes traded Mikko Rantanen to the Stars in the deal that brought him over to Carolina. For that value, Stankoven should have been more of a player in this series. Instead, he floundered when the Canes needed him the most. The upside here is that Stankoven showed what he could do when he was firing on all cylinders. Unfortunately, the Hurricanes will have to wait until next season to see that upside pay off. For now, Stankoven shares the blame as the Hurricanes have endured another elimination and an offseason filled with more questions.
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03-06-2025
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Spieth JUST misses gallery ... and saves par
Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Bounced Back At Big Time Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen had a tough start to the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers. In Game 1, he allowed five goals to the Panthers on 20 shots. He then gave up four goals on 16 shots in Game 2 before being pulled. Due to his struggles, Andersen was not the club's starter in Game 3. 2:20 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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31-05-2025
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Marchand says he's going to savor this trip to Cup final, knowing the chance isn't guaranteed again
Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) drives against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) and goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during the first Period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Brad Marchand won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins when he was 23. He and the Bruins played for it again when he was 25 and 31. He wondered if he would ever return to the title round. At 37 — and with the Florida Panthers — he's gotten there. And this time, Marchand is making sure he savors the chance. Over 1,274 games in his career, including playoffs, there are some memories that escape Marchand now. There are some moments that he acknowledges taking for granted, moments where he didn't use an extra second or two to appreciate being part of. That won't happen now, he insists, since Marchand knows he's much closer to the end of his career than the beginning. 'It's more like enjoying each day like, having fun when you come to the rink,' Marchand said. 'It can be stressful when you start overthinking things, start looking ahead or the pressure sometimes you put on yourself. This time around, I'm coming to the rink every day and just having fun and trying to live in the moment. You know, not taking anything too seriously.' Except the hockey, that is. Marchand is incredibly serious about the task at hand — which resumes Wednesday night when Marchand and the Panthers open the Stanley Cup Final at Edmonton. It's a rematch of last season's Panthers-Oilers series, one that Florida won in seven games. It wasn't difficult to envision a rematch when that series ended. But there's probably nobody on the planet who would have thought the rematch would include the former Boston captain playing for Florida. 'This is special,' Marchand said. 'You don't get a lot of opportunities to be part of something like this.' The Panthers are 8-2 in the playoffs when Marchand gets a point, 4-3 when he doesn't. They're 9-1 when he logs at least 15 1/2 minutes of ice time in the playoffs, 3-4 when he doesn't. It's clear: At his age, he still impacts winning with his hands and his voice. 'Guys that are vocal and intense sometimes will get up and down your bench screaming at your bench, right? They just get so wired in the game and he never does that. It's always positive,' Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. 'It's always, 'Stay in there, hang in there.' ... It's bordering on legendary status at this point. He's pumping their tires and he's just, every day, excited. It's his personality.' There is a very clear silly side as well. Marchand made a trip to Dairy Queen on an off day with teammates essentially become a three-day story by saying he had one of their desserts between periods of a game against Carolina. (He didn't, the snack was honey, not a Blizzard.) He has been chirping teammates from the day he arrived in Florida. He embraces how teammates shoot the toy rats — a Panthers tradition that goes back to 1996 — at him after games, even calling it a family reunion once in a subtle nod to his 'rat' nickname. He keeps it light, until it's time not to. If there's a scrum on the ice, he'll be involved. If a teammate needs backup, he'll be there. A chance at the Cup might not come again, and Marchand — who came to Florida at the trade deadline in a stunner of a move — is vowing that this opportunity won't be wasted. 'I may never get back this late in playoffs ever again in my career,' Marchand said. 'To be one of the last teams standing and being part of a great group of guys, these are memories that I want to remember and enjoy. I don't remember some of the series that I played and I know that there's moments that I missed out on or didn't really appreciate because I was worried about other things or stressing about other things. I'm not going to do that to myself this time around.' Tim Reynolds, The Associated Press
