Walt Ruff
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The NHL will announce 2026-27 opening night matchups next Wednesday, July 15, just before 8 p.m. ET.
The full regular season schedule will be announced next Thursday, July 16, at 1 p.m. ET.
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Now that we’re past the busy point of the offseason, it’s time for a few days off.
What a year. They did it.
Thanks to the group for memories that will last a lifetime.
And thank you, yes, you, for your trust and readership. My hope is that you felt informed the whole way. 🤟🏼
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Provided the business with Cayden Primeau gets taken care of, this weekend's addition of Zach Sawchenko gives the #Canes# some solid organizational depth in the crease for the season ahead.
• Bussi
• Kochetkov
• Primeau [RFA]
• Sawchenko
• Khazheyev
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With Frederik Andersen signing in Edmonton, the #Canes# move forward with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov under contract.
For Bussi, next season will be the first year of his three-year extension. For Kochetkov, it'll be the last year of his four-year extension that he signed in 2022.
At his press availability this weekend, GM Eric Tulsky said he and the team would be "comfortable" proceeding with those two as the duo.
Behind them, Cayden Primeau remains a restricted free agent. Tulsky called him "A very good goalie who's also capable of playing NHL games if we need him to."
2023 fifth-round pick Ruslan Khazheyev, who split last year between Chicago (AHL) and Greensboro (ECHL) is signed through next season.
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The #Canes# have signed goaltender Zach Sawchenko to a one-year, two-way contract ($850K AAV).
Sawchenko, 28, was previously with the organization for the 2022-23 season, backstopping Chicago (AHL) in 41 games.
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William Carrier: Two-time Stanley Cup Champion
Willis Carrier: The inventor of the first modern electrical air conditioning system
Grateful for both today.
Wrapping up Development Camp ✅
Key takeaways on each of the #Canes# prospects who brought their skills to Raleigh.
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Forward Givani Smith has signed with the KHL's Shanghai Dragons.
The 28-year-old had a great training camp with the #Canes# last year, earning himself a contract, but unfortunately was banged up for a good chunk of the season, appearing in just 25 games with Chicago (AHL).
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Wake up, we have some news 👀
We've signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth an AAV of $8.5 million.
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With Frederik Andersen signing in Edmonton, the #Canes# move forward with Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov under contract.
For Bussi, next season will be the first year of his three-year extension. For Kochetkov, it'll be the last year of his four-year extension that he signed in 2022.
At his press availability this weekend, GM Eric Tulsky said he and the team would be "comfortable" proceeding with those two as the duo.
Behind them, Cayden Primeau remains a restricted free agent. Tulsky called him "A very good goalie who's also capable of playing NHL games if we need him to."
2023 fifth-round pick Ruslan Khazheyev, who split last year between Chicago (AHL) and Greensboro (ECHL) is signed through next season.
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Frederik Andersen elects to continue his career with Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
"Zilla" went 98-49-10 over five seasons with the #Canes# and departs after accomplishing the ultimate goal.
Wishing him good health and continued success.
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THE GREAT DANE 🇩🇰
The #Oilers# have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract with an AAV of $2.8 million.
Carolina's first-round pick in 2019, Ryan Suzuki, takes his first change in scenery.
He skated in 245 games over five seasons with Chicago (AHL) and appeared in a pair of NHL games.
Good luck to him.
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Our first #Canes-related# movement has finally come.
Drafted by the organization in 2019, Fensore appeared in just a trio of NHL games over the years, and the team is set to have a full house in Chicago (AHL) next season.
Wishing him the best of luck in his new chapter.
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We have signed defenseman Domenick Fensore to a one-year deal 📝
The on-ice portion of #Canes# Development Camp concludes this morning.
This is not a revelation, but 2025 second-rounder Charlie Cerrato is so fun to watch.
He just looks like a young man who has "it."
Now fully healthy after a banged-up spring, he's going to be a thrill to keep tabs on as he starts his pro career this fall.
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On the eve of a new free agency period, I find myself thinking about July 1, 2024.
The #Canes#' first UFA signing of the day? Eric Robinson. 1 x $950K. It wasn't earth-shattering.
After an up-and-down year with Columbus and then Buffalo the year before, including some AHL time, he quickly found a role in Raleigh.
Proving to be a good fit, he earned himself a four-year extension the following summer.
And now, after leading the team in goals during the Eastern Conference Final this spring, he's a Stanley Cup Champion.
A good pull by the staff, to say the least.
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The #Canes# have some big boys on the blue line at this week's Development Camp.
Their pre-event listings:
Roman Shokhrin: 6'5" | 205 lbs.
William Håkansson: 6'4" | 216 lbs.
Timur Kol: 6'4" | 205 lbs.
Kurban Limatov: 6'4" | 192 lbs.
Noel Fransen: 6'1" | 194 lbs.
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Who’s one the first team all runner for the Hurricanes cup bender? 🍻🏆
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When asked specifically for his thoughts on being selected by the #Canes#, William Håkansson had a great response...
"I mean, they won this year, so I couldn't be more excited." 🙌
It was a pleasure getting to chat with the #Canes#' first choice in this weekend's draft, William Håkansson, at Development Camp today.
Listed at 6-foot-4, 216 lbs., he's as big as advertised, and he skates well too.
Expectedly, he said his past few days have been "hectic," but he was all smiles as he took questions from the media.
"[Being drafted] is something you've always dreamed of... [I've heard] a lot of good things about this organization, so I'm super pumped to be here."
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The best blue line in the NHL.
