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Ryan Henkel
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| writer for @TheHockeyNews | @Canes media | local reporter for @nsjnews | Formerly @CanesCountry, @NCSUTechnician and @TechSports | ncsu graduate | T1D |
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · Apr 20
Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Playoff Hub

Will be adding all my playoff stories here as the postseason run goes on. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/qKm...
Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub
The Carolina Hurricanes have made a seventh consecutive playoff berth and will be taking on the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 10m
This is also Game 700 for former Cane Brett Pesce
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 12m
Canes Game 1 lines:

Ehlers-Aho-Jarvis
Svechnikov-Stankoven-Blake
Carrier-Staal-Martinook
Hall-Kotkaniemi-Robinson

Slavin-Walker
Miller-Chatfield
Nikishin-Gostisbehere

Andersen
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 15m
First game in a Hurricanes sweater for K'Andre Miller as he missed all of preseason
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 16m
New Guy
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 17m
Ladies and Gentlemen, your 2025-26 Carolina Hurricanes
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 51m
Who will score the first goal of the Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 season?
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2h
Fortunate to be heading into my seventh season covering the Canes, third with @TheHockeyNews.

As always, thanks for following along and here's to a great year!
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 10h
The Carolina Hurricanes' quest for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup begins tonight. thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina...
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
<b>What </b>- Game 1 (0-0-0) <br><b>When </b>- 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9<br><b>Where </b>- Lenovo Center; Raleigh, NC <br><b>How to Watch</b> - ESPN+, hulu&nbsp;
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2h
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Rod Brind'Amour Gives Update On Absent Netminder
After a <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/latest-news/goaltender-pyotr-kochetkov-potentially-unavailable-for-season-s-start">second straight absence</a>, it's now confirmed th...
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 7h
Brind'Amour said Kochetkov is getting checked out tomorrow. Said he hurt something in practice and it just hasn't been getting better.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 8h
Canes Game 1 morning skate lines:

Ehlers-Aho-Jarvis
Svechnikov-Stankoven-Blake
Martinook-Staal-Carrier
Hall-Kotkaniemi-Robinson
Jankowski

Slavin-Walker
Miller-Chatfield
Nikishin-Gostisbehere
Reilly

Andersen
Bussi
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 8h
Everyone but Kochetkov on the ice for morning skate today.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 10h
The Carolina Hurricanes' quest for the 2025-26 Stanley Cup begins tonight. thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina...
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils: Lineups, Game Preview and How to Watch
<b>What </b>- Game 1 (0-0-0) <br><b>When </b>- 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 9<br><b>Where </b>- Lenovo Center; Raleigh, NC <br><b>How to Watch</b> - ESPN+, hulu&nbsp;
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
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Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov Potentially Unavailable For Season's Start
The Carolina Hurricanes are already dealing with a potential goalie injury and the season hasn't even officially started yet.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Not like it really was expected to be any different, but we can pretty much pencil in Frederik Andersen as tomorrow's starter.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Brind'Amour on Kochetkov who was absent from practice today: "He got nicked up the other day. Got through the game fine and so I'm not sure if it was in practice or what. I'm not sure what his status will be."
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Said the organization got input from goalie coach Paul Schonfelder, goaltending development coach Jason Muzzatti and even former goalie Cam Ward on the claim.

"We trust them."
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
On if it's easier to at least get a goalie up to speed with them having added Bussi just a few days ago: "Totally. [One job,] Stop the puck. He looks good. Big guy. Hopefully we're not going to be relying on that, but if we do, we have a lot of confidence in him."
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Brind'Amour on Kochetkov who was absent from practice today: "He got nicked up the other day. Got through the game fine and so I'm not sure if it was in practice or what. I'm not sure what his status will be."
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Canes practice lines (10/8)

Ehlers-Aho-Jarvis
Svechnikov-Stankoven-Blake
Martinook-Staal-Carrier
Hall-Kotkaniemi/Jankowski-Robinson

Slavin-Walker
Miller-Chatfield
Nikishin-Gostisbehere
Reilly

Andersen
Bussi
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
No Kochetkov today it seems
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Brandon Bussi here for his first Canes practice since being claimed off of waivers
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 1d
Chatfield back on the ice today
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Carolina Hurricanes (Bot) @notcanes.bsky.social · 2d
Following in Roddy's footsteps 👏

Congrats to Jordan Staal for being named to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine - North Carolina's highest civilian honor for exceptional service to the state and its people.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 3d
"It's a lot to throw at someone. We don't want him to be worrying about power play, penalty kill and all the stuff that goes on at 5v5, so it might be more beneficial to ease him into it."

Alexander Nikishin not expected to start season on power play. thehockeynews.com/shortUrl/3N4...
Alexander Nikishin Not Expected To Start Year On Power Play
It's looking like the Carolina Hurricanes are not going to be giving rookie defenseman Alexander Nikishin power play time, at least not to start the year.
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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 3d
Legault heads down to Chicago after a strong camp and Jaaska goes to non-roster IR. He'll report to Chicago once he's medically cleared.

Bussi will remain with the main group until the team figures out their third goalie situation (which may just end up being him in the end).
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Carolina Hurricanes (Bot) @notcanes.bsky.social · 3d
The Opening Night squad is here 👊

Details » https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/hurricanes-submit-opening-roster-x5350
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