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‘Canes skaters meet Cirque Du SoleiI skaters

Two members of the Carolina Hurricanes met, skated and watched as skaters from Cirque Du SoleiI's first ice show ready for opening performance in Raleigh

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Ducks keep winger Ondrej Kase in fold with three-year contract

The Anaheim Ducks rewarded right wing Ondrej Kase for a breakout season with a three-year contract worth $2.6 million annually.

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Ondrej Kase re-signs with Ducks for 3 years, $7.8 million

Forward Ondrej Kase has re-signed with the Anaheim Ducks on a three-year deal worth $7.8 million.

Sports

Predators’ Ryan Ellis signs 8-year, $50 million contract

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis signs eight-year contract worth $50 million.

Sports

Devils re-sign defenseman Steven Santini to 3-year deal

Devils re-sign Santini to 3-year, $4.25 million deal; defenseman split last season with Devils, AHL.

The Canes’ Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal with Justin Faulk (27) and Jordan Staal (11) during the first period.

Carolina’s lone appearance on a national broadcast will come on March 26, when the Hurricanes will face the Washington Capitals on the road on NBCSN. Meanwhile, the defending champions will be televised 18 times on an NBC Sports network throughout the season.

Carolina Hurricanes are marketing prospects Andrei Svechnikov, left, and Martin Necas as future stars. Both teenagers are former first-round draft picks by Carolina.

Sports

New owner, new players, new coach. How Canes plan to sell those changes to fans.

The Carolina Hurricanes are sounding their own siren in marketing, using a new slogan — “Take Warning” — and new approach for the 2018-19 season.

Business

New Jersey Devils sign F Kevin Rooney to 2-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have signed forward Kevin Rooney to a two-year contract.

Rapper and poet G. Yamazawa’s “North Cack” isn’t one of the eight official options for the Carolina Hurricanes’ new goal song, but it’s gaining traction among fans.

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Not an official option, but “North Cack” rapper thrilled by support for Canes’ goal song

It isn’t one of the eight official choices to be the Carolina Hurricanes’ goal song, but Durham-born rapper G. Yamazawa’s “North Cack” is gaining support.

Jeff Skinner was traded by the Carolina Hurricanes on Aug. 2, 2018, in a deal that brought offensive prospect Cliff Pu to the Canes.

Sports

‘I didn’t even ask who I was traded for.’ Meet Cliff Pu, who the Canes got for Jeff Skinner.

The Carolina Hurricanes’ trade of Jeff Skinner to the Buffalo Sabres has brought forward Cliff Pu to the Canes, and the two names will always be intertwined.

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Dylan Larkin’s new deal may mean he’ll be next Red Wings captain

Dylan Larkin did some quick math: By the time his new contract expires, he'll have played for the Detroit Red Wings for eight years.

File-This April 7, 2018, file photo shows Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) skating past New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit. The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed Larkin to a $30.5 million, five-year contract. The team announced the deal with the 22-year-old center on Friday. Larkin was a restricted free agent. He led the team with a career-high 63 points and was third with 16 goals last season. He has 56 goals and 140 points over three NHL seasons, playing in at least 80 games each year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Sports

Dylan Larkin re-signs with hometown Red Wings in 5-year deal

'I want to drive the bus': Dylan Larkin resigns with Red Wings in $30.5 million, 5-year deal.

Sports

Coyotes sign Dvorak to 6-year contract extension

The Arizona Coyotes have signed center Christian Dvorak to a six-year contract extension averaging $4.45 million per year.

The Canes’ Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at PNC Arena on Jan. 30, 2018. It was his first game since he was injured several weeks ago. The Canes beat the Sens 2-1.

Sports

What should be the Hurricanes’ new goal song? Our experts weigh in on the choices.

The Carolina Hurricanes offered eight choices for the new goal song. Our panel of musicians, media personalities and fans assesses the options.

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David Haugh: Mike Ditka on pal Stan Mikita: ‘I was lucky to be his friend’

They liked to carouse at the Cottage, a hangout on Clark Street in the 1960s that attracted the biggest names Chicago sports had to offer.

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 1979, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks’ Stan Mikita serves a penalty outside an already-full penalty box during an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto. Mikita, who played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise’s most revered figures, has died, the Blackhawks announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. He was 78. (Julien LeBourdais/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

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Blackhawks announce plans for public visitation for Mikita

Chicago Blackhawks to hold public visitation for Stan Mikita on Sunday.

FILE - In this March 7, 2008, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks great Stan Mikita waves to fans as they as he is introduced before an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago. Mikita, who played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons, becoming one of the franchise’s most revered figures, has died, the Blackhawks announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. He was 78.

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Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78

Stan Mikita, revered hockey great who led Blackhawks to 1961 Stanley Cup, dies at 78.

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Steve Rosenbloom: Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita was a lesson in greatness

A legend died Tuesday.

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Blackhawks great Stan Mikita dies at 78

Stan Mikita, arguably the greatest player in Blackhawks history, died Tuesday after a long illness. He was 78.

Sports

Taking a deeper look at where Skinner’s exit, Faulk’s return leaves the Hurricanes

If the Carolina Hurricanes are done with their offseason business, taking a deeper look at what Justin Faulk’s return and Jeff Skinner’s departure means for 2018-19.

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