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New York Times
30-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Hurricanes have the roster and cap space to pull off a very memorable offseason
RALEIGH, N.C. — For the second time in three seasons and third time since Rod Brind'Amour took over as coach in 2018-19, the Carolina Hurricanes' season ended just short of the Stanley Cup Final with a loss in the conference final. And so begins another offseason of Carolina attempting to find the missing pieces that will get them over the hump. The good news for rookie GM Eric Tulsky? He'll enter his second year on the job with a lot more flexibility and without an expected exodus of key players — along with a boatload of cap space and assets with which to get creative. Advertisement Unlike last summer, when the Hurricanes lost Jake Guentzel, Stefan Noesen, Brett Pesce, Brady Skjei and Teuvo Teravainen — all key contributors — due to a cap crunch, Carolina doesn't have a lot of in-house business to take care of this summer. At forward, Eric Robinson and Jack Roslovic are the only full-time contributing forwards who are on expiring deals. The contracts of Jesper Fast and Tyson Jost — injured for the season and a depth player, respectively — also come off the books; Jost could remain a depth option. Despite having a 22-goal, 39-point season, Roslovic's time in Raleigh is very likely over. He was a healthy scratch in six of Carolina's 15 playoff games, but his goal total — 17 of which came before the calendar flipped to 2025 —will surely intrigue some teams looking for secondary scoring. Robinson, on the other hand, was a perfect fit in Brind'Amour's system. He too did much of his damage early in the season — nine of his 14 goals and 20 of his 32 points came in the first three months — but his contributions on the penalty kill and as a bottom-six forward were valuable. There should be a path for Robinson and the Hurricanes to renew their partnership. On defense, veterans Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov were second and fourth, respectively, in average ice time for Carolina this season, combining for nearly 41 minutes a night. Both are now headed toward free agency, and with them goes more than $14 million in salary cap obligations. Both had their ups and downs this season. Burns, once one of hockey's elite point-producing defensemen, had less than half the amount of points this season (29) than he did two years ago in his first year in Raleigh (61). Orlov was statistically consistent, but his defensive play was often erratic. Still, both were valuable top-four contributors and a key part of the NHL's top penalty kill. That said, there is youth coming (more on that in a moment), and unless Burns and Orlov are willing to take a haircut on their salary and accept a diminished role, chances are the team will move on from them. Carolina got a glimpse at the future of its defense when Brind'Amour's hand was forced in the playoffs due to injuries to Jalen Chatfield and Sean Walker. They know they have a stud in Alexander Nikishin, who went from being lost in his first career NHL game — Game 5 against the Capitals and one of his idols, Alexander Ovechkin — but quickly improved. Scott Morrow had a solid first professional season in the AHL but looked overwhelmed at times when thrust into the NHL playoffs. Advertisement Both are good enough to hold down spots next season — Nikishin for sure — but the Hurricanes will need to decide if they can afford to replace two seen-everything veterans with a pair of rookies. The other young player to watch is Bradly Nadeau, who scored 32 goals and had 58 points in 64 games with the Chicago Wolves as a first-year pro. He can fill the net — a need for Carolina — but his 200-foot game is a work in progress. He'll need to have a more impressive training camp than last season to earn a roster spot. The expected departures and a bump in the cap ceiling mean the Hurricanes should have more than $28 million in space with which to add to their roster — and not many holes to fill. If Nadeau, Nikishin and Morrow all make the team out of camp, Carolina would have 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goalies. The Hurricanes also don't have many big-ticket items coming up after next season. Mark Jankowski and Frederik Andersen will be UFAs. Logan Stankoven, Jackson Blake, Morrow and Nikishin will be RFAs, with only Nikishin holding arbitration rights. That means Carolina is poised to be a big player this offseason. Mitch Marner is expected to be the biggest name on the market, and he fits the archetype of what the Hurricanes are looking for: an elite point producer who can boost a power play. The bonus with Marner is that he's also a reliable penalty killer. Of course, Marner will be pursued by several teams willing to give him a blank check. Also, Carolina hasn't exactly been predictable with its moves. The combination of cap space, draft picks — two extra first-round picks from the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Dallas — and assets means Tulsky can get creative with what he and the front office pursue. Let's say, for example, the Hurricanes want to get a top-pairing defenseman to play alongside Slavin. They could potentially use assets like Morrow and a first-round pick to acquire such a player. Advertisement What if Carolina had its eye on an impact forward on the trade market? The team's wealth of young forwards could be used to upgrade the top of its lineup, and low-priced talent will be attractive to teams looking to clear cap space while still getting back a player who can contribute in the present. In a nutshell, the Hurricanes have the means to do a lot of things if they can find the right fit. Since Tom Dundon took over as owner, the Hurricanes haven't been shy about being a bit ruthless, and this summer could see more of that. If Carolina wants to shake up its roster, that won't mean just bringing more players in — some will have to head out too. Jesperi Kotkaniemi's contract has four years at under $5 million, and a team desperate for size down the middle could look back on Washington's acquisition of Pierre-Luc Dubois and think there's a reclamation project in the making. Could the defense be reworked if an upgrade comes along? Don't forget how the Hurricanes traded away Calvin de Haan after just one season of the four-year contract they gave him. While Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov are locked in on reasonable contracts, if an upgrade came along, would anyone be surprised to see Carolina pounce? The fact is, no one usually sees what's coming from the Hurricanes. From the Guentzel, Burns and (both) Rantanen trades, to the signing of Orlov and the blockbuster deal that started it all — Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to Calgary for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal Ferland and Adam Fox — Carolina isn't afraid to make noise. Without any roadblocks other than negotiating with agents or rival GMs, this Hurricanes offseason has the potential to be the wildest one yet. (Top photo of Alexander Nikishin and Dmitry Orlov: Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
The South African
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs' XI for next season with three dream signings
By The Associated Press Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -128, Panthers +108; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Panthers won 5-2 in the last meeting. Carolina has a 36-10-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has gone 26-21-2 on the road and 47-31-4 overall. The Panthers are 27-11-4 in games they convert at least one power play. TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Roslovic has scored 22 goals with 17 assists for the Hurricanes. Andrei Svechnikov has seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 7-2-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game. Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.1 assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
21-05-2025
- Sport
Panthers visit the Hurricanes with 1-0 series lead
Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Panthers won 5-2 in the last meeting. Carolina has a 36-10-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has gone 26-21-2 on the road and 47-31-4 overall. The Panthers are 27-11-4 in games they convert at least one power play. TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Roslovic has scored 22 goals with 17 assists for the Hurricanes. Andrei Svechnikov has seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 7-2-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game. Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.1 assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. Panthers: None listed.
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Panthers visit the Hurricanes with 1-0 series lead
Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -128, Panthers +108; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Panthers won 5-2 in the last meeting. Carolina has a 36-10-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has gone 26-21-2 on the road and 47-31-4 overall. The Panthers are 27-11-4 in games they convert at least one power play. TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Roslovic has scored 22 goals with 17 assists for the Hurricanes. Andrei Svechnikov has seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 7-2-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game. Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.1 assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Fox Sports
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Panthers visit the Hurricanes with 1-0 series lead
Associated Press Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-30-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -128, Panthers +108; over/under is 5.5 STANLEY CUP SEMIFINALS: Panthers lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in the third round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Tuesday for the fifth time this season. The Panthers won 5-2 in the last meeting. Carolina has a 36-10-1 record in home games and a 47-30-5 record overall. The Hurricanes have scored 266 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank ninth in the league. Florida has gone 26-21-2 on the road and 47-31-4 overall. The Panthers are 27-11-4 in games they convert at least one power play. TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Roslovic has scored 22 goals with 17 assists for the Hurricanes. Andrei Svechnikov has seven goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 7-2-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 4.9 assists, 3.7 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game. Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 4.1 goals, 7.1 assists, 4.8 penalties and 14.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. INJURIES: Hurricanes: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
