Stanley Cup, Carolina Hurricanes
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When looking at trade candidates around the NHL, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin is a player who immediately stands out as a potential target for the Penguins. At 24 years old, Nikishin would have the potential to be a perfect fit on the Penguins' blueline.
Miami is the only ACC team that could conceivably send multiple players to the first round of next year's NFL Draft.
The Hurricanes are widely considered to be the top team in the ACC this year and a national title contender. Coach Mario Cristobal and his team do not care about that hype.
The reigning Stanley Cup champions will hoist their banner at Lenovo Center on September 29, anchoring an ESPN tripleheader against the Florida Panthers to ignite a new season.
The Hurricanes agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with restricted free agent defenseman Aleksi Heimosalmi.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal said he likes how the Hurricanes’ quarterbacks are developing, and he does not expect to sign a transfer quarterback next year.
Colorado State University researchers have lowered their 2026 Atlantic hurricane season forecast for a second time, now projecting nine named storms, four hurricanes and one major hurricane as confidence grows that a strong or very strong El Niño will suppress activity during the season’s peak.
‘Last year's team isn't this year's team. We've got a new team. ... We're learning our new identity and understanding ourselves.'
