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Hurricanes Offseason Roadmap: Draft Picks, Free Agency, and the Nikishin Question
We celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, then dig into the exact decisions and performances that turned a great roster into a champion.
Then we flip the page to the NHL offseason. We talk draft pick 31, why teams are suddenly trading high picks, how Carolina’s limited draft capital shapes strategy, and the biggest roster questions: Alexander Nikishin’s market value, Freddie’s future, possible offer sheets, and where Jesperi Kotkaniemi fits if the Canes decide they need a new winger or center. If you’re tracking Hurricanes trade rumors, NHL free agency, or the 2026 NHL…
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