Hurricanes announce home opener; Yzerman steps down as Red Wings GM
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes will host their home opener against the Florida Panthers on September 29, 2026, at 5 PM EDT, preceded by a championship banner raising ceremony. In player news, defenseman William Hakansson has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the team following his second-round selection. Meanwhile, Steve Yzerman has stepped down from his role as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, as reported on Wednesday. His future involvement with the team remains unspecified.
- •Hurricanes' home opener scheduled for September 29, 2026.
- •William Hakansson signs a three-year entry-level contract with the Hurricanes.
- •Steve Yzerman steps down as Red Wings General Manager.
- •Hurricanes to raise their championship banner at the home opener.
- •Regular season schedule to be revealed today at 1 PM EDT.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Morning Rumble: Hurricanes Home Opener; Hello, Hakansson; Yzerman Out as Red Wings GM
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