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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 · 13h

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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 · 14h

Not like it really was expected to be any different, but we can pretty much pencil in Frederik Andersen as tomorrow's starter.

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 15h

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."

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 14h

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."

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 14h

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."

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 15h

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."

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 16h

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

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 16h

No Kochetkov today it seems

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 16h

Brandon Bussi here for his first Canes practice since being claimed off of waivers

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 16h

Chatfield back on the ice today

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Carolina Hurricanes (Bot) @notcanes.bsky.social · 1d

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.

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

"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 · 2d

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).

Carolina Hurricanes (Bot) @notcanes.bsky.social · 2d

The Opening Night squad is here 👊

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

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

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Cayden Primeau Claimed Off Waivers By Toronto Maple Leafs

The Carolina Hurricanes have lost goaltender Cayden Primeau now just three months after acquiring the 25-year-old netminder, as the Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed him off of waivers.

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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

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Hurricanes Team President Doug Warf Resigns

Carolina Hurricanes team president Doug Warf has resigned from his position per the team.

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Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Warf: “I appreciate all that Tom is doing for our area, specifically for the team that I love, and I’ve been grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. I’m proud of everything we accomplished over the past year.”

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Dundon: “Doug has a passion for the Hurricanes and our market, and we’re grateful for his time with the organization. I wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career.”

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Team president Doug Warf had resigned.

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Primeau claimed by Toronto

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Brind'Amour on Chatfield's absence: "He didn't feel great when he came in yesterday so we weren't going to put him out there. Hopefully he'll practice Wednesday."

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Lots of power play work today

PP1: Gostisbehere, Aho, Svechnikov, Ehlers, Jarvis

PP2: Walker, Miller, Hall, Stankoven, Blake

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Canes practice lines (10/6)

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

Slavin-Walker
Miller-Gostisbehere
Nikishin-Reilly
Legault

Andersen
Kochetkov

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

No Chatfield

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Kotkaniemi out of yellow

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 2d

Svechnikov on the ice for practice

Ryan Henkel @ryanhenkel.bsky.social · 3d

They claimed him in case Primeau gets claimed. If that happens, then they'll just hold onto him for the time being with the NHL squad because they need a competent third. It's just a safety net for now.