Recent League-Wide Contracts Could Make Negotiations Even More Difficult Between Hurricanes And RFA Defenseman

TRENDINGUS Open live updatesNFL Week 1 injury trackerTua ruled out for openerHR that saved a life on 9/1149ers roll past RamsStory byStory byRecent League-Wide Contracts Could Make Negotiations Even More Difficult Between Hurricanes And RFA DefensemanRyan HenkelFri, September 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOn the Blueline: Hurricanes Re-Sign Mike Reilly; Insider Gives Alexander Nikishin UpdateThursday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced that they had re-signed defenseman Mike Reilly to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850k at […]SportsnautPredators Linked to Carolina Hurricanes Defenseman by InsiderAccording to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Nashville Predators have shown interest in Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin this summer. 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The new President of Hockey Operations and General Manager is aiming to add a puck-moving defenseman soon.Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman said as much on the latest edition of 32 Thoughts that was released on Thursday morning.Recent Stanley Cup champion defenseman Alexander Nikishin was the […] The post Nashville Interested in adding Stanley Cup Champion on Defense appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYHurricanes Ink Mike Reilly To One-Year ExtensionCarolina secures veteran depth on the blue line, bringing back the experienced defenseman to fortify their roster after a solid 42-game campaign in a seventh-man role last season.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesHurricanes' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed ahead of 2026-27 NHL seasonBy and large, it’s smooth sailing for the Carolina Hurricanes, who are the reigning Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games earlier this June. 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Returning to the organization following the organization’s […]SportsnautCarolina Hurricanes Bring Back Stanley Cup Champion Defenseman on 1-Year DealThe reigning Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes have made a pair of notable signings over the past few days. On Thursday, September 10, the Hurricanes announced they are bringing back Stanley Cup Champion Mike Reilly on a one-year, two-way contract. Mikey is back 👊 The #Canes signed defenseman Mike Reilly to a one-year, two-way contract. […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Bring Back Stanley Cup Champion Defenseman on 1-Year Deal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYPenguins Q&A: Playoffs, the Trade Market, & Realistic Expectations (+)Training camps are days away. 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