The Hurricanes today — Monday, October 26

Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli) (3)

• Alexander Nikishin extension is an underwhelming ending to contract saga7:09 PM
• Hurricanes’ Taylor Hall expected to return following five-game absence7:08 PM
• Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract7:07 PM

Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (2)

• Champion Hurricanes still the team to beat — even without landing Hellebuyck7:04 PM
• Hurricanes activate Taylor Hall from injured reserve6:02 PM

Elsewhere

• Kochetkov just thinking 'about hockey' during perfect start for Hurricanes — NHL.com8:54 AM
• League-leading Hurricanes set for boost with returning Nikishin — TSN7:09 PM
• Might Edvinsson and Red Wings follow Nikishin’s lead with Canes? — Ansar Khan of MLive7:08 PM
• Bruins Practice: Sturm Eyes Cup Champions; Geekie Talks Scoring Struggles — Boston Hockey Now7:04 PM