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🏒 Meet the 2024-25 Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes make roster moves during free agency, draft
Fans and a player celebrating at a Carolina Hurricanes hockey game.
Caniacs are known as the “loudest fans in hockey.” | Photo by Scott Cunningham
The NHL’s free agency period started Monday, July 1, and the Carolina Hurricanes haven’t hesitated to make big roster moves. Here’s who’s leaving the Canes and who is heading to Carolina next season.

Who’s leaving

During the NHL Draft, the Canes traded the rights to sign forward Jake Guentzel to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a third-round pick in next year’s draft, signing him for seven years.

Also waving goodbye to the Canes are Brady Skjei, going to the Nashville Predators; Stefan Noesen + Brett Pesce to the New Jersey Devils; and Teuvo Teravainen to the Chicago Blackhawks, which originally drafted him.

Who’s staying

Defenseman Jaccob Slavin has signed onto the Canes through the 2031-32 season with a total contract worth $51.69 million. Slavin has been with the Canes since he was drafted in 2015.

Also staying is Jordan Martinook to a three-year, $9.15 million contract — Martinook scored 54 goals across six seasons with Carolina.

New faces on the ice

Caniacs might recognize defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere from the 2022-23 season, and he’s back for more. Last year, Gostisbehere notched 10 goals and 46 assists for the Detroit Red Wings.

The Canes are also welcoming defenseman Sean Walker on a five-year contract from Colorado, winger William Carrier from Vegas, with forward Tyson Jost + winger Eric Robinson both coming from stints with the Buffalo Sabres.

The Canes also added new, young talent during the NHL Draft — meet the newest members of the Canes. Plus, the Canes just dropped their regular season schedule.

Heads up, free agency isn’t over yet, and this roster is not set in stone. We’ll keep you in the know with what’s next for the Canes.
Asked

Which Canes players are committed to the Canes for the longest?

A. Sebastian Aho + Andrei Svechnikov
B. Jaccob Slavin + Andrei Svechnikov
C. Jesperi Kotkaniemi + Jaccob Slavin
D. Sebastian Aho + Jaccob Slavin
Puck the right answer
 
Events
Wednesday, July 3
  • Joel Lane House Tours | Wednesday, July 3 | Times vary | Joel Lane Museum House, 728 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | $4-$8 | Explore this historic site and learn about the beginnings of Raleigh, Wake County, and NC.
  • Holly Springs Salamanders vs. Martinsville Mustangs | Wednesday, July 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Ting Stadium, 101 Sportsman Wy., Holly Springs | $10-$12 | Watch these minor league players take the field against the Mustangs.
Thursday, July 4
  • Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks 2024 | Thursday, July 4 | 6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr., Raleigh | Free | Park downtown and take a free shuttle to the park for family activities, a food truck rodeo with 40 local vendors, live music, and, you guessed it, fireworks.
  • Summer Live Music Series | Thursday, July 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Ballroom, 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh | Free | Jam to live tunes every Thursday while enjoying a bite or bev at this food hall.
  • Independence Day Celebration | Thursday, July 4 | 7:30 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary | Free | The North Carolina Symphony will perform live as fireworks dazzle above the amphitheater.
Friday, July 5
  • Sip n’ Stroll Raleigh Public Art Tour | Friday, July 5 | Times vary | Sidewalk Outside of Whiskey Kitchen, 201 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Explore Raleigh’s public art scene on this 60 minute evening tour.
  • First Friday at the Times | Friday, July 5 | 4:45 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Head to this local bar for bands, beers, and vendors to ring in July with style.
Sunday, July 7
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new Indian restaurant is set to occupy the old Saint Jacques space in north Raleigh. Jalwa Indian Bistro intends to open this fall in North Ridge Shopping Center with northern Indian flavors. (The News & Observer)
Civic
  • All City of Raleigh offices will be closed tomorrow, July 4 in observance of Independence Day — trash + recycling pick-ups will all be delayed by one day.
Real Estate
  • More energy-efficient homes are coming to Raleigh, offered at a lower price tag compared to many others on the market. A dozen townhomes starting in the $600,000s are being built near John Chavis Memorial Park and will come equipped with high-end appliances, rooftop decks, and fireplaces. (Triangle Business Journal)
Sports
  • The NC Courage and North Carolina FC will offer free admission to kids 12 and under between now and Labor Day weekend. Kids’ tickets must be reserved online in advance, and four matches from each squad are eligible for this promotion.
Pets
  • While Wake County Animal Center is nearing capacity, we want to introduce you to some pets available for adoption. Meet Ryan, a handsome two-year-old American Bulldog who loves to play outside and can’t get enough treats. Adopt Ryan or another furry friend to help the animal center.
Ranked
  • In a recent WalletHub study, Raleigh and Cary ranked as the No. 7 most educated region in the US — and Durham + Chapel Hill came in at No. 4. What can we say, the Triangle’s pretty smart.
Seasonal
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Outdoors

🌻 Flower power

Dix Park’s Sunflower Field is almost in full bloom
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The Sunflower Field is about to be filled with yellow blooms. | Photo by RALtoday
In May, between 80,000 and 100,000 seeds of the Black Oil Sunflower Hybrid variety were planted at Dix Park’s five-acre field. Last week, the Sunflower Field was readying its buds, and the park expects an early July bloom.

The City of Raleigh partnership between Raleigh Water and Raleigh Parks offers locals a golden field to romp in and serves as a pollinator habitat for bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. More than 100,000 people visit the sunflower patch per year from across Raleigh + NC.

Peak bloom should be here really soon and last around two weeks. The Sunflower Field is located off of Hunt Drive in Dix Park and is open seven days a week, from dawn till dusk. Remember: Be respectful of the sunny blooms by refraining from picking or cutting the flowers, and don’t eat the sunflower seeds.
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The Wrap
 
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Last night, Cat, Danyale + I got together for a rooftop dinner at La Terrazza, which has been at the top of my new restaurant list for a while. Stay tuned to see what we tried + loved.
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