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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
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
7 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Possible free agent, trade and internal options for the Hurricanes to pair with Jaccob Slavin
RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin has had respect around the NHL for his play since he entered the league early in the 2015-16 season, but his performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off took it to new heights. A big reason for that? Slavin had the opportunity to play with another elite defenseman, Minnesota's Brock Faber. While Dougie Hamilton, Tony DeAngelo and Brent Burns all had their strengths as former Slavin partners, Faber's well-wounded game made them the best shutdown pairing of the tournament. Advertisement While Burns' return to Carolina isn't out of the realm of possibility, it's probably time for the 40-year-old to take a lesser role — he logged nearly 21 minutes per game last season — should he come back to Raleigh. And that means a new partner for Slavin. The Hurricanes have the cap space and assets to do just about anything they want this summer — assuming there are willing trade partners or free agents who want to sign in Carolina — and a top-pairing partner for Slavin is undoubtedly a consideration. The Hurricanes think they have a future star in Alexander Nikishin, and it should help that he will have the luxury of playing behind Slavin to start on the left side of Carolina's defense. With Dmitry Orlov expected to head to free agency, Jalen Chatfield seems like an ideal partner for Nikishin. Still, Chatfield should be considered an option alongside Slavin, given that he took on more minutes this year and didn't miss a beat in his third season as a full-time NHLer. Playing Slavin and Chatfield together, however, would put Carolina's two best defensive defensemen together, and Chatfield had 11 fewer points than Burns' 29 last year. Carolina could try Shayne Gostisbehere on his off side in an effort to add more point production to the top pairing, and Slavin would certainly cover for some of Gostisbehere's (often overstated) defensive shortcomings. That said, Gostisbehere — who was fifth on the team in scoring with 45 points, tops among defensemen — had a pedestrian 18 even-strength points in 2024-25. Sean Walker might be the best internal fit. He had an underwhelming 16 points — the fewest among the Hurricanes' top six defensemen — last season in his first year in Raleigh, but there seems to be untapped scoring potential, and Walker has shown a willingness to be aggressive offensively. Advertisement The wild card is Scott Morrow, who looked justifiably overwhelmed at times when forced into action against Florida in the Eastern Conference final but who fits the profile of an ideal Slavin running mate. Like Hamilton, DeAngelo and Burns before him, Morrow's game is centered on offense, and he had 13 goals in 39 points in 52 AHL games in his first pro season. He's also big and rangy, though foot speed can be an issue at times. It would be asking a lot to put a rookie in such a role, but Slavin also makes his partner's job easier every night. If Carolina is going to look for a right-handed defender to pair with Slavin, the trade market might be the best place to do it. Calgary's Rasmus Andersson would provide a short-term fix, and the Flames are loaded with defensive prospects. He has one year left on a deal that costs $4.55 million against the cap, so the Hurricanes could make a deal, assess the fit next season and see if the 28-year-old is a longer-term match. He's eclipsed 50 points once in his career and is accustomed to playing major minutes. Like Burns, he's been durable and hasn't missed many games over the past handful of seasons. If Andersson is on the market, however, the list of suitors will be long and could drive up the asking price. Carolina will be careful not to overpay for a player who could walk away next summer. Another intriguing name is Los Angeles' Brandt Clarke. The brash blueliner oozes skill and has a flare for the dramatic, and the Kings — who are even more defensive-minded than the Hurricanes — have been unwilling to unleash him, limiting him to less than 13 minutes per game in L.A.'s opening-round loss to the Oilers. He was dangled at the deadline, but a change in the front office — Rob Blake out, Ken Holland in as general manager — could mean the Kings' priorities are different now. Even if Clarke is a Carolina target, would he be ready to play top-pairing minutes out of the gate? The Hurricanes explored adding Erik Karlsson when the defenseman was traded from San Jose to Pittsburgh, and a deal for him might be more palatable with just two years remaining on a contract that costs $11.5 million against the cap. But after winning the Norris Trophy with a 101-point season with the Sharks in 2022-23, the 35-year-old barely matched that point total in two years with the Penguins (109 points while playing all 82 games each season). Like Slavin, Karlsson looked good in the 4 Nations tournament, so maybe there's more left in the tank if he gets to play alongside an elite defender. Advertisement New Jersey would probably love to get out of the final two years of Dougie Hamilton's deal, but that ship has likely sailed for Carolina, especially given Hamilton's injury issues and drop in production. Philadelphia's Rasmus Ristolainen (one year remaining with a $5.1 million cap hit) had a bounce-back season and would bring needed snarl to the blue line, but he's not exactly an analytics darling. The Flyers also reportedly turned down a Toronto offer for Ristolainen ahead of the deadline. The pie-in-the-sky option would be Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin. While Dahlin is a lefty, he's adept at playing the right side and would surely welcome a chance to be on a competitor. The Sabres would be unwise to consider it, and even if they did, the return in a trade would cost the Hurricanes a boatload of assets. The name that makes the most sense is Aaron Ekblad, the former No. 1 draft pick who has been a reliable top-pairing defenseman for the Panthers throughout his career. Ekblad's priority is to remain in South Florida, and his cost on the open market would be exorbitant — and Carolina seems unlikely to pony up a big-ticket, seven-year contract for a 29-year-old defenseman. That said, his combination of size, skill and the ability to play in all situations would make him a fit. The rest of the market is thin. DeAngelo is again available, and John Klingberg has breathed life into his career with a good playoff run with the Oilers. Still, neither feels like an upgrade to Burns, or to what the team already has in-house. Dante Fabbro also revived his career after going to Columbus, but he too seems like a stretch as a top-pairing guy on a contender. The Hurricanes don't have their third-round pick in the 2026 draft, making a run at an RFA a little more difficult unless they're willing to give up four first-rounders on a contract worth more than $11.7 million or if the player's team is willing to discuss a trade. Edmonton's Evan Bouchard and the Islanders' Noah Dobson — the No. 10 and No. 12 overall picks in the 2018 draft, respectively — are young, right-handed defensemen due new deals. The Oilers will do everything in their power to re-sign Bouchard, but they're facing a cap crunch and also must consider that Connor McDavid is due a new contract after next season. It's unlikely Carolina would pay Bouchard close to twice the amount Slavin is earning on his contract (under $6.4 million). Dobson had a down year, which should make a deal with the Islanders easier (see Martin Necas' bridge deal), and there are also questions about his viability as a top-pairing player — though he certainly has all the tools. There are some left-handed RFAs as well — K'Andre Miller, Nic Hague and Bowen Bryam top the list —though that's not a need for Carolina unless the team plans to rethink its defense. Advertisement The most important thing to remember with the Hurricanes is that they're not scared of making waves, and there could very well be a major move outside of these options that would surprise everyone. The Islanders' Ryan Pulock comes to mind. (Photo of Jaccob Slavin: Kyle Ross / Imagn Images)
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stanley Pup expands in 2025 with all 32 NHL teams and heartwarming rescue stories
NHL's 'Stanley Pup' to air during Cup Final (Credit: NHL) The Stanley Pup event is back for 2025 with more dogs, more teams, and a deeper mission. A year after its debut, the show expanded its reach to include all 32 NHL franchises. The playful event pairs puppies with NHL team themes. While encouraging pet adoption through uplifting storytelling and star-studded appearances. The show will air on truTV in the US on Friday. At 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet in Canada on Saturday at 6pm, and NHL Network on Sunday at 7pm, it will also be available on NHL digital platforms, unlike its 2024 premiere. This featured only playoff teams, this year's edition. This ensures every NHL fan sees their team represented, from Seattle to Sunrise. This broadened approach came after fan feedback, and many felt left out when their team wasn't included last year, the producers have responded with full inclusion in 2025. This is creating a show that's not only more engaging. But also more equitable for fans across the league. Animal adoption and community support at the core At its heart, the Stanley Pup is more than just entertainment. The show's mission is to raise awareness around animal welfare and adoption. Monumental Sports and Entertainment, in partnership with local rescue organizations, has made it a priority to feature dogs in need of homes from the Washington D.C., by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico: Eu imploro que os Brasileiros usem isso para emagrecer Palmilha Emagrecedora Compre já Undo Maryland, and Virginia areas. Every dog appearing in the show is adoptable, and many have already found homes through last year's success. This year, the impact is growing beyond puppies, as the production has added cats. This will serve as part of the ice crew and in-game entertainment, even a rescue pig will sing the national anthem. This is emphasizing the message that all animals deserve love and care. The production also highlights stories from around the country, such as the efforts of Los Angeles rescue groups who stepped up during the Pacific Palisades and Altadena wildfires. With assistance from Petco Love, nearly 500 animals were cared for, many of whom have since been reunited with owners or adopted. NHL set for "The Stanley Pup" Celebrities and NHL players support the initiative The Stanley Pup will feature several NHL players including Victor Hedman, Jaccob Slavin, Sam Bennett, Alex Kerfoot, and Ryan Leonard. Their involvement goes beyond appearances, players introduce adoptable dogs, share personal connections to animal rescue, and help convey the emotional heart of the show. Read more: Flyers GM Danny Briere doubles down on 2025 NHL Draft plan, saying 'we're not afraid to take swings' amid chatter of big moves By blending hockey culture with adoption advocacy. The Stanley Pup has evolved into a meaningful broadcast experience, and it highlights the power of community. And the joy of rescue animals, and the growing bond between sports and social impact.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jaccob Slavin excels as Carolina Hurricanes hold off elimination, Dallas Stars battle serious offense crisis
Jaccob Slavin produced a defensive gem in Game 4 as the Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Florida Panthers 3-0 to remain alive in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Even with Slavin's one-man show, the Hurricanes remain behind 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Final and are up against long odds to beat a Florida Panthers squad pursuing a third consecutive final appearance. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Out west, the Edmonton Oilers are one victory away from reaching the Western Conference Final, as the Dallas Stars can't catch any kind of offensive rhythm in their semifinal series. Jaccob Slavin anchors Carolina Hurricanes' defense in clutch win over Florida Panthers Defenseman Jaccob Slavin ensured Carolina Hurricanes were not out yet. Slavin was the driving force behind his team's Game 4 win over the Florida Panthers, posting a 4.03 Game Score — the highest of all skaters — with no points on the board. Rather, he set the tempo with exceptional positioning, stickhandling, and penalty-killing. Slavin logged close to 28 minutes in all situations, assisting Carolina in limiting the Florida Panthers to a mere 12 shot attempts and no goals in his five-on-five time on ice. He didn't front the team in minutes in games one through three of the series — a curious choice — but Game 4 was different. His defensive dependability provided Carolina with an as-needed lifeline in the series, even if history isn't on their side: no team has ever rebounded from a 3-0 deficit in a conference final. After a bumpy playoff start, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner now has given up one or fewer goals in five of his last six games. His 33-save effort in Game 4 — including 2.29 expected goals saved during the first period alone — held the fort in a close game that ultimately became a 4-1 victory with two late empty-netters. While the Oilers are on the rise, the Dallas Stars are falling. Their offense has imploded since the opening game, managing to score just two goals over the last three games. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dallas is now creating only 1.65 goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five in the playoffs — second-worst among all postseason teams. Star players such as Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz, and Jason Robertson have fallen silent at the most inopportune moment. During Game 4, the trio mustered only five shot attempts between them in 11 minutes, being dominated in possession and expected goals. Also read: The Carolina Hurricanes have purchased some time, courtesy of Jaccob Slavin's wizardry on the blue line. But turning the tide against a Florida Panthers club with championship bloodlines is a tall task. In the West, the Edmonton Oilers are displaying resilience and balance, pinning the Dallas Stars on the edge of extinction. Unless the Stars find their offense again, an Edmonton-Florida Stanley Cup Final rematch may become a reality in a hurry.
New York Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
What Hurricanes must replicate to win Game 5 against Panthers
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes picked up a win and shed the stigma of the franchise having lost 15 consecutive conference final games with their 3-0 victory over the Panthers on Monday in Sunrise, Fla. While there was a collective sense of relief from the hockey world, Carolina never saw winning Game 4 as a means to move on from an annoying and distracting storyline. Instead, it was step one in the Hurricanes trying to do the improbable: win four straight games and keep their quest for the Stanley Cup alive. Advertisement So what does Carolina need to do to recreate its success in Wednesday's Game 5 in Raleigh? Here's a road map. The past year has been a coming-out party for Jaccob Slavin. Slavin's play at the 4 Nations Face-Off — for my money, he was the best player in the tournament — finally got him the attention he deserved on the national/Canadian stage. He's been equally as good in the NHL playoffs, even in this series when nearly everything that could have gone wrong did in the first three games. Plus/minus is an antiquated stat, but it's hard to ignore when something this alarming jumps off the page: In the first three games against Florida, Slavin had an even plus/minus despite Carolina being outscored 16-4. The Panthers scored a combined four power-play goals in the first two games, but Slavin was on for just one of them. And then in Game 4, Slavin was on the ice for all three of Carolina's goals — Logan Stankoven's game winner and both empty net goals. That's a plus 3 for a player who has been on a team that's been outscored by nine goals through four games. For the postseason, he's plus 10 — tied for fifth best in the playoffs and tops among the Hurricanes. So what can coach Rod Brind'Amour do to maximize Slavin's effectiveness? Well, look back at what he did in Game 4 — specifically, getting No. 74 on the ice as much as possible. Slavin played 28 minutes Monday, nearly four minutes more than he played in any game this postseason that didn't go to overtime. The 28 minutes were the sixth most Slavin has logged in a regulation game in his 830 regular-season and playoff games. How do you keep Florida from scoring? You play Slavin — a lot. Just ask Team USA. As mentioned, the Hurricanes' penalty kill got shelled in the first two games of the series, allowing four goals on five opportunities. Advertisement It's no coincidence that Carolina played Florida evenly for much of Games 3 and 4 and, in those games, has killed off all eight of the Panthers' power plays. 'We had some big ones and at big moments in the game,' Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho said after the Game 4 win. 'And Freddy (Andersen) was unreal. … The killers were really good today.' The Hurricanes limited the Panthers to four shots on goal in eight power-play minutes, and four of Carolina's 14 blocked shots came while short-handed. Slavin, unsurprisingly, had two of those penalty kill blocks among his game-high four. 'I just think there was a level of desperation there on the kill,' Brind'Amour said. 'A lot of it, there's breakdowns, all of a sudden, guys are flying in there trying to just get in the way, which is what you have to do.' This season's Hurricanes have a track record of getting white hot on the PK, with three streaks of at least seven straight games without allowing a power-play goal. Carolina also started the postseason with six consecutive games during which they were perfect on the kill. The Hurricanes' penalty kill undoubtedly needs to be more like what it was in the last two games than it was in the first two of the series to have a chance to make this more than a gentleman's sweep. The Hurricanes had four rookies in the lineup in the last two games, and two in particular stepped up in Game 4. Stankoven isn't new to the Stanley Cup playoffs — he played 19 postseason games last season in the Stars' run to the Western Conference final — but he's taken his game to another level with Carolina. In 14 games in these playoffs, he's already matched the eight points he had a year ago. 'The goals and, I guess, points may not come right away, and you've got to stay patient as a player,' Stankoven said after Game 4 of the reason for his success. 'And for me, it's just trying to chip in with some secondary scoring and help these guys out. You never know when things are going to open up and you'll get your chances. So you've got to stay ready and make sure you bear down on them.' Advertisement After scoring Monday, his five goals are the most by a playoff rookie since Dallas had two players (Joel Kiviranta with five goals and Denis Gurianov with nine) score that at least many in a playoff campaign. Only two other players in Whalers/Hurricanes history have scored five goals in one postseason: Warren Foegele, who had five in 2019, and Erik Cole, who scored six times in Carolina's Cinderella run to the Cup final in 2002. On defense, Alexander Nikishin had a breakout performance in Game 4, registering his first career NHL point on a nifty backhand pass that sprung Stankoven for his goal. He logged just a few seconds under 19 minutes in each of the last two games. The only other rookie defensemen to play consecutive games of 18-plus minutes in a conference final in the 2020s were Vegas' Zach Whitecloud in 2020 and Colorado's Bowen Byram in 2022. The Hurricanes will need Stankoven and Nikishin — along with Jackson Blake and Scott Morrow — to contribute positively if they want to send the series back to Florida. Florida fans derisively chanted, 'We want Freddie!' in the third period of Game 3 as the Panthers scored five goals to bury Carolina in what had been a tight game. It turns out the rat-tossing clientele of Amerant Bank Center probably wished they didn't ask for the veteran goalie. Andersen pitched his second shutout of the playoffs, playing behind a stout Hurricanes defense and within his means. Through two rounds, Andersen was certainly in Conn Smythe Trophy consideration after he allowed just 12 goals in his first nine appearances of the playoffs. It came crashing down in Games 1 and 2 against Florida as he allowed nine goals in back-to-back blowout losses. But after Brind'Amour went with Pyotr Kochetkov in Game 3 in Sunrise, he turned back to Andersen in Game 4 and was rewarded. Advertisement Can Andersen get back to that early postseason groove? He's 2-2 with a .905 save percentage in his career in the games after he recorded a shutout, though both of those losses came in overtime. On the flip side, Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been on the wrong end of a shutout loss four times in his career. Twice, those blankings were season-ending losses (one with Columbus, the other with Florida). He also suffered a 1-0 loss in his playoff debut with Philadelphia in 2011. He was shelled in the following game, allowing three goals on seven shots before being relieved by Brian Boucher in a Flyers comeback win. Most recently, the Panthers were shut out 2-0 in Game 6 against the Maple Leafs a week and a half ago, but the defending champs won the series clincher 6-1 by stopping 19 of 20 shots. (Top photo of Jaccob Slavin: Sam Navarro / Imagn Images)
