Carolina Hurricanes open preseason camp after Stanley Cup victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes started their preseason camp on September 17, 2026, marking just over three months since they secured the Stanley Cup by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights. Celebrations included a parade and time with the trophy, but the team is now focused on preparing for the upcoming season. Key players, including top-line center Sebastian Aho, are emphasizing the need to build on their success, while the team is coping with the absence of goaltender Frederik Andersen and defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who remains unsigned. Additionally, Seth Jarvis is recovering from shoulder surgery, and captain Jordan Staal has signed a one-year extension through the 2027-28 season.
- •The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup on June 20, 2026.
- •Sebastian Aho stressed the importance of continuing to build.
- •Frederik Andersen has signed with Edmonton.
- •Seth Jarvis is recovering from shoulder surgery.
- •Jordan Staal signed a one-year extension through 2028.
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes turn focus to new season by opening preseason camp
"Barely three months had passed since the Carolina Hurricanes finally punched through a playoff roadblock to win another Stanley Cup when it was time to turn their attention forward to another season. “You have to keep building, we understand that,” Carolina top-line center Sebastian Aho said Thursday. Monday marked three months since the Hurricanes shut out the Vegas Golden Knights in a road Game 6 to win the Cup for the second time in franchise history.
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