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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 17h

Goaltender Cayden Primeau has been placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). www.nhl.com

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Canes Place Primeau On Waivers | Carolina Hurricanes

Goaltender went 9-9-0 in 18 playoff games to help Wolves reach the 2026 Calder Cup Final

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Jordan Staal called five-on-five play "a muckfest," and Rod Brind'Amour said the #Canes had some rust. But Brandon Bussi earned them a point, and they'll try to be sharper on Friday when the Capitals come to town.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Gustav Forsling wins it for the Panthers with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime. Florida takes the opening-night battle, 1-0.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Both teams get a point in the standings! 🥳

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We're through with 60 minutes in Raleigh and still have no winner. The #Canes and Cats are still headed to OT, tied 0-0.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

40 minutes down, 20 (or more) to go. Still 0-0. Both sides had more chances in that period than in the first, but the two goalies came up big when needed!

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The backstops are going save-for-save at Lenovo Center! 😯

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just exchanging a couple of hellos after the summer! 👋

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Done with 20 minutes in Raleigh. Still 0-0. As expected, it's two good teams with not a lot of room to operate. Just nine combined shots on goal. More to come!

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The #Canes needed a little spark, and they got it. ⚡️

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Nic Deslauriers vs. Boko Imama. A heavyweight battle on opening night. 🥊

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Brandon Bussi's first save of the season is a big one! 💪

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One last lift and touch. Now, the plan is to try to do it again in June.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Opening night intros are always electric. Carrying the Stanley Cup onto the ice and going into a Storm Surge with the home crowd makes it all the more special. 👏

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here's how the defending Stanley Cup Champs line up for the season opener vs. FLA — Robinson - Aho - Svechnikov Hall - Stankoven - Blake Ehlers - Staal - Martinook Carrier - Jankowski - Deslauriers Slavin - Chatfield Miller - Walker Gostisbehere - Legault Bussi [Backup: Kochetkov]

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The head coach also confirmed that Nic Deslauriers will be in the lineup. Here's how the main group lined up for most of training camp — Robinson - Aho - Svechnikov Hall - Stankoven - Blake Ehlers - Staal - Martinook Carrier - Jankowski - Deslauriers Slavin - Chatfield Miller - Walker (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rod Brind'Amour confirms that the #Canes will go with Brandon Bussi in net as they host the Panthers tonight. Bussi had a fairy-tale 2025-26 after Carolina claimed him off waivers from Florida, going 31-6-2 and helping his new team win the Stanley Cup.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

53 Regular Season Wins - The 2026 detail features 53 points of diamonds, commemorating the #Canes’ 53 regular-season victories. Stress Game - “STRESS GAME” appears along the side of the ring as a tribute to Carolina’s relentless style of play. It represents the pressure created through pace, (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sebastian Aho has tallied nine points (9A) in 10 season-opening games. He is just one point shy of matching Ron Francis (10 points in 15 games) for the most in franchise history.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

66 Playoff Goals - 66 natural red rubies line the perimeter of the ring, representing the 66 goals scored throughout Carolina’s playoff run. The Rope - A sculpted rope wraps around the ring as a symbol of teamwork, unity and shared responsibility. Inspired by the #Canes’ locker-room (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight's season-opener is an ESPN special, but don't forget to get yourself all set up ahead of HHN's official debut on Friday night! 👊

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Nights like tonight don't happen too often... 💍 (📸: /NHLPR)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Juuso Valimaki has cleared waivers and been assigned to the /Chicago_Wolves.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I asked Jordan Martinook what went through his mind when he saw the jewelry for the first time. "Holy s—, it's big," he said. I'm not a professional lip reader, but it sure looks like he didn't lie to me. 😅

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rod Brind'Amour had similar thoughts on Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger Sorum. "I thought they played great. I thought they did all they could do. It comes down to roster decisions. I would anticipate that we'll see some of these young guys shortly."

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Seth Jarvis (offseason shoulder surgery) "would be in the lineup tomorrow if it were up to him", according to Eric Tulsky, but the team wants to keep their focus on the bigger picture. "Ultimately, it's up to his body and the medical staff. We'll see over the coming weeks how the finishing (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

PP1: Aho, Blake, Staal/Ehlers, and Svechnikov with Gostisbehere PP2: Hall, Ehlers, Jankowski/Staal, and Stankoven with Miller For those just joining the program: Jordan Staal takes the opening faceoff with PP1. When the puck comes out of the zone, he comes off and Nikolaj Ehlers jumps on. (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's one final practice day for the #Canes before they hang a banner and open the NHL season tomorrow night against Florida. With Brandon Bussi in the crease typically occupied by the next day's starter, here's how things look this morning at Lenovo Center — Robinson - Aho - Svechnikov Hall (1/2)

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Both Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger Sorum were assigned to the AHL, but Eric Tulsky says "both played extremely well in the preseason" and "they'll get their chances." "It's a tough team to crack right now... They will be here, and Rod's ready to play them when they're here."

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At his season-opening presser, #Canes GM Eric Tulsky says that the team and Alexander Nikishin's camp are "trying to find a resolution and figure out how we go forward from here." "Ultimately, we both understand where the other side is; we just need to find a way to resolve it."

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

42 Goals - A total of 42 white diamonds surrounding the North Carolina State flag honor the 42 goals scored during the Eastern Conference Final and Stanley Cup Final.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Player Signature - Each player’s signature is engraved along the bottom of the ring, adding a personal detail unique to every championship piece.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Championship Puck Pendant - A removable puck pendant sits inside the ring, engraved with the Stanley Cup and each player’s number.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hidden Stormy Detail - Removing the puck reveals Stormy, the Hurricanes’ mascot, hiding within the inside shank and rendered in rubies and diamonds.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Canes players received their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship rings at a private event tonight in Raleigh. Here's a thread with all the details, brought to life by Jason of Beverly Hills 🧵:

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

As #Canes fans know well, this roster is for game number one and can certainly change following. It would make sense if Nic Deslauriers is in the lineup against Florida. Beyond that? We'll see.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Following these moves, the #Canes' opening-night roster will be set. Charles Alexis Legault, Cayden Primeau, and Mike Reilly remain on.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The #Canes have made the following roster moves: Placed on Injured Non-Roster: • Seth Jarvis Placed on Waivers For The Purpose of Reassignment: • Juuso Valimaki Assigned To Chicago (AHL) • Bradly Nadeau • Felix Unger Sorum

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The #Canes have assigned defenseman Noel Fransen to the /Chicago_Wolves. Additionally, all five players who cleared waivers earlier today (Brind'Amour, Heimosalmi, Jaaska, Joseph, and Robidas) have also been assigned.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Rod Brind'Amour said his team was "okay" today. "We played fine. There's room to still get better, but I think our guys got the rust off, and they'll feel good about where their game is at going into opening night."

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

W! The #Canes close out the preseason with a dominant 6-0 win in Nashville. A really, really strong showing. Jackson Blake had one goal and two assists, and Brandon Bussi was a perfect 22/22. Now, it's on to the real thing.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A great way to close out out the preseason!

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Andrei Svechnikov gets Carolina's third power-play goal of the afternoon, and it's now 6-0. Goodness.

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Walt Ruff (Bot) @notwaltruff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

It's still the preseason after all, but the #Canes are cruising today. ⛴️

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