Carolina Hurricanes Roster
The Carolina Hurricanes are 43-20-6 with 92 points on the season as of March 21. That ranks them second in the Metropolitan Division, fourth in the Eastern Conference, and eighth in the NHL.
GM Don Waddell has done a good job of building a young roster.
Canes Offense
- Center Sebastian Aho
- Center Callahan Burke
- Center Jack Drury
- Right Wing Jesper Fast
- Left Wing Jake Guentzel
- Center Seth Jarvis
- Center Jesperi Kotkaniemi
- Center Evgeny Kuznetsov
- Left Wing Brendan Lemieux
- Left Wing Jordan Martinook
- Center Martin Nevas
- Right Wing Stefan Noesen
- Center Jordan Staal
- Right Wing Andrei Svechnikov
- Left Wing Teuvo Teravainen
The Hurricanes rank fourth in goal differential this season at +53. As a team, Hurricanes players have 649 points cumulatively so far this season, good for fifth-highest among NHL squads.
No team got more shot attempts per 60 minutes in the National Hockey League last season than Carolina, at 70 per game. There were many nights where they just couldn't convert enough of those shots into goals.
One of the keys for this regular season, therefore, has been getting a higher scoring percentage off their shots. So far, they've answered the call, ranking 12th in shooting percentage (10.3%).
Center Sebastian Aho continues to lead the offense with 27 goals and 48 assists so far this season. He has a lot of talented, if unheralded, teammates on the forward lines. Center Seth Jarvis is supporting Aho's scoring well thus far with 25 goals of his own. If he can get keep getting help from Jarvis and left wing Michael Bunting, Aho could easily score 40 goals, maybe 50.
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Carolina Hurricanes Defense
- Brent Burns
- Jalen Chatfield
- Tony DeAngelo
- Dmitry Orlov
- Brett Pesce
- Brady Skjei
- Jaccob Slavin
- Ty Smith
The Hurricanes have a very good defense, led by Jaccob Slavin. He might be the best defenseman you've never heard of. He's big and very smooth with the puck in his own zone, and he usually adds 30-40 points of offense a year, too.
Veteran Brent Burns is his defensive partner, and he had a fine first season with the Hurricanes after many years in San Jose. Burns is up there in years now, but he doesn't play like it. In fact, he's leading the team in time on ice per game. He's still one of the league's smartest players, at both ends.
Carolina Hurricanes Goaltending
- Frederik Andersen
- Pytor Kochetkov
- Spencer Martin
If there is one worry with the Hurricanes, it's in goal. Frederik Andersen posted just a .903 save percentage last season, well below his career average of .915. He was sidelined with blood clots from November to early March, forcing the team to turn to Pyotr Kochetkov (19 wins).
Anderson has gone 4-0 since returning to the lineup on March 7. Through 10 games this season, his save percentage is .917.
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Notable Carolina Hurricanes Team Players
Sebastian Aho is certainly the team's best offensive player, but there are other good scorers here too. Included are forwards such as Michael Bunting, Teuvo Teravainen, Seth Jarvis, Jordan Staal, Jesper Fast and Martin Necas.
Defensively, Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns are the top pairing, and they have gotten plenty of ice time from coach Rod Brind'Amour. Carolina's defense has a good 3-4 pairing as well, with Brady Skjel and Brett Pesce.
Pyotr Kochetkov filled in for Frederik Andersen, who was sidelined for roughly five months.
Carolina Hurricanes Most Important Games
Games within their own Metropolitan Division will be important for the Hurricanes. Others from the Atlantic Division will be big as well, including their games against the team that vanquished them from the Eastern Finals last season, Florida.
Games in Colorado will be a big test for Carolina, but the Hurricanes have played well in Denver over the years.
- ❌ Dec. 23 vs. New York Islanders
- ✅ Jan. 2 @ New York Rangers
- ✅ Jan. 5 @ Washington Capitals
- ✅ Jan. 13 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- ✅ Jan. 25 vs. New Jersey Devils
- ✅ Feb. 8 vs. Colorado Avalanche
- ✅ Feb. 10 vs. New Jersey Devils
- ✅ Feb. 19 vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- ✅ Feb. 22 vs. Florida Panthers
- ✅ Feb. 29 @ Columbus Blue Jackets
- ❌ March 2 vs. Winnipeg Jets
- ✅ March 9 @ New Jersey Devils
- ❌ March 12 vs. New York Rangers
- ✅ March 14 vs. Florida Panthers
- ✅ March 19 @ New York Islanders
- 📅 March 21 vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- 📅 March 22 @ Washington Capitals
- 📅 March 26 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
- 📅 April 5 vs. Washington Capitals
- 📅 April 7 @ Columbus Blue Jackets
- 📅 April 16 @ Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Hurricanes 2023-2024 Season Outlook
It should be a very good season for Carolina. The Canes started out a fairly average 6-4 in the month of October, which impacted their early prospects. While the future appears to be bright for the Hurricanes, things can change quickly in the NHL.
The Hurricanes Stanley Cup odds have them as the 2023-24 favorites to win at +700. That translates to 12.5% in implied probability. The Hurricanes are favored because they are a young team on the rise, who made it to the Eastern Finals last season and keep taking steps to get to the promised land.
The Hurricanes have achieved at least 110 points in the last three seasons, and I don't see that changing this season, though they are on pace to finish with just over 100 points at the halfway point. This team features a lot of good, young players, who should be hungry to get to that next level.
The uncertainty around Frederik Andersen and his return is cause for some concern. Pyotr Kochetkov has stepped in well, but getting their No. 1 goalie back would be a huge boost for the Canes.
It's worth noting that the Hurricanes' sportsbook partner is Fanatics North Carolina, so look out for special offers on Hurricanes betting.
Carolina Hurricanes Arena
Carolina plays at PNC Arena in Raleigh, which seats 18,680 for hockey. Diehard fans in North Carolina are know as "Caniacs."
How to Get Tickets to Hurricanes Games?
Tickets are available at the PNC Arena box office, ticket outlets such as Ticketmaster and StubHub, and through the team's website. The team frequently sells out, so it's wise to get in early if you can.
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Carolina Hurricanes FAQs
The Hurricanes first joined the NHL as the Hartford Whalers in 1979 when the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association officially merged. They played in Massachusetts and Connecticut before moving to North Carolina in 1997, where they were renamed the Carolina Hurricanes.
The NHL Hurricanes represent North Carolina and play in Raleigh, NC. They moved to North Carolina from the greater New England area in the 1990s. They were originally called the New England Whalers and played in Boston, before moving to Hartford, Connecticut, and becoming the Hartford Whalers.
The Hartford Whalers became the Carolina Hurricanes in 1997. The then-New England Whalers joined the NHL in 1979 and changed their name to the Hartford Whalers. They moved to Raleigh, NC, so they could play in a more popular U.S. market.
Then-owner Peter Karmanos picked out the name "Hurricanes" himself, rather than holding a naming contest, when the team moved to Raleigh in 1997. He reportedly chose it because of the many hurricanes that hit the eastern North Carolina coastline.
The NHL Hurricanes play at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The address is: 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. The PNC Arena seats 18,700 for ice hockey. While waiting for construction to finish in the 1990s, the Hurricanes previously played at the Greensboro Coliseum.
The Hurricanes play in the Metropolitan Division in the NHL. There are four total divisions in today's NHL: Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central and Pacific. The current Metropolitan Division teams include the Hurricanes, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Islanders, Devils, Capitals and Blue Jackets.
Yes, the Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup Finals one time in franchise history. The win came in 2006 against the Edmonton Oilers. Their other Stanley Cup appearance came in 2002 against the Detroit Red Wings, who won that series.
You can watch the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes local games with Bally Sports, the Canes' official broadcasting partner. You can check if Bally Sports is available for purchase in your area using their website and your zip code. Some games stream on ESPN+ and Hulu. National games are broadcast on ABC.
Even though they don't play in the same division, one of Carolina's biggest rivals is the Boston Bruins. The teams have met frequently in the playoffs over the years. There is no love lost between the two organizations. The Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals are big rivals of the Hurricanes, as well.
The Carolina Hurricanes' Twitter (now known as "X") account is @Canes. You can access the account at twitter.com/canes or on the X smartphone app. You can follow their current feed for live score updates, analysis, behind-the-scenes moments, and more Hurricanes-related content.
The cheapest tickets for a Hurricanes game in Raleigh start out between $20-35, according to the latest prices on Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Stubhub. Ticket prices vary based on where the seats are and who the Hurricanes are hosting.
Author
Shannon Lane is a commercial editor and fact-checker for BetCarolina. She's spent the last decade working in sports media, including at NFL Media and as a reporter/fact-checker at Sports Illustrated. She covers everything NFL football to give North Carolina sports betters the best information on the Panthers and other NFL teams.
