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Carolina Hurricanes Extend Long-Time Coach

The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have given head coach Rod Brind’Amour a contract extension for multiple years. News of the deal came on Saturday night and was reported by Kevin Weekes and Darren Dreger.

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NHL Rumors: Rod Brind'Amour, Hurricanes Agree to Multi-Year Contract Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to a multi-year extension with head coach Rod Brind'Amour, according to NHL reporter Kevin Weekes. The news comes two days…

Carolina Hurricanes News / Daily Faceoff / 1 hour ago

Hurricanes, Brind’Amour reach agreement on multi-year extension

The anxiety surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes’ head coaching position is finally over. According to ESPN reporter Kevin Weekes, the Canes have reached an agreement with head coach Rod Brind’Amour on a multi-year contract extension.

Carolina Hurricanes News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Hurricanes make huge Rod Brind’Amour decision after Stanley Cup Playoffs exit

The Carolina Hurricanes did not take much time to make a decision on the future of head coach Rod Brind’Amour with the team. Brind’Amour and the Canes

Carolina Hurricanes News / Dose.ca / 9 minutes ago

Rod Brind’Amour and the Hurricanes reach an agreement

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour will be back with the team next year, according to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes on Saturday night. He made the announcement during the first intermission of ESPN’s Game Six between the Canucks and Oilers.

Kevin Weekes News / New Jersey Hockey Now / May 17

Kevin Weekes Sends Up Bat Signal, Devils Coaching Decision Coming?

Kevin Weekes is a man who wears many hats. The former NHL goaltender is now an analyst for ESPN, he just launched his very own management company, Speekes.co, plus does work for plenty of other hockey-related outlets.

New Jersey Devils News / Dose.ca / April 29

Kevin Weekes: (Active) coach could sign $7M/season contract

When he signed his contract with the Leafs, Mike Babcock broke the bank. After all, he signed an eight-year deal with the Toronto organization that paid him $6.25 million per season… That’s a lot of money for a coach.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 18

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Kevin Weekes: Have been told that Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is also generating some trade interest. He has two years left on his contract at $4.5 million and could be a nice addition for someone.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 16

Weekes: Rasmus Andersson ‘drawing interest’ amid other Flames trade rumours

Former NHL goaltender and beloved-by-all-NHL-fans insider Kevin Weekes dropped a relatively big tweet at precisely 2:28 a.m. Eastern time regarding trade rumours and the Calgary Flames defence core.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

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The NHL and IIHF have reached a deal to allow players to participate in both the 2026 and 2030 Winter Olympics.

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Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL Rumors / January 31

NHL Rumors: What Could The Philadelphia Flyers Be Thinking?

NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman on NHL Tonight when asked about the Philadelphia Flyers. ** NHL Rumors.com transcription Kevin Weekes: “What about the Philadelphia Flyers just down the turnpike from here?

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 13

Report: Vancouver Canucks have expressed interest in acquiring KHL star Sasha Chmelevski

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly among the NHL clubs that have reached out regarding the availability of KHL star and San Jose Sharks prospect Sasha Chmelevski.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 13

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, and the Nashville Predators

Kevin Weekes: News of the Weekes segment last week on some players who could be on the move before the trade deadline and who could be looking for some help.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

NHL Insider Hints Bruins Linked to Two Key Trade Targets

Kevin Weekes, NHL insider and ESPN analyst, was talking about a couple of Calgary Flames players on Wednesday’s News of the Weekes segment. Speaking about both Noah Hanifin and Elias Lindholm, Weekes linked the Boston Bruins to both players.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / November 24

Kevin Weekes: Panthers ‘Frontrunners’ to Sign Patrick Kane

Future Hall of Fame forward Patrick Kane has made it known he wanted to sign with a new team following Thanksgiving and it looks like the Florida Panthers are still in the thick of the race.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Weekes: Zadorov trade discussions to pick up when Leafs return from Sweden

The Toronto Maple Leafs are returning from Sweden this week after a very successful Global Series that saw them sweep their competition, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Friday afternoon and the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Sunday morning.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 9

Maple Leafs 'For a Fact' Talked Trade with Flames for Defenseman

On Thursday, NHL insider Kevin Weekes shared some big trade discussion news while a guest on OverDrive. Speaking about whether or not it was too soon for

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 16

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 2, 2023

Bruins’ Ullmark Disaster Could Affect Oilers’ Goalie Playoff Strategy

Can the Edmonton Oilers learn something from a disastrous ending to the season for the Boston Bruins? Faced with a Game 7 that the Bruins likely never thought they’d be in against the Florida Panthers, the big storyline going into that final game of the series was the question mark in goal.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Rumors / January 26, 2023

NHL Rumors: Andrei Kuzmenko’s camp looking for a short-term deal with the Canucks

Kevin Weekes: Keep an eye on pending UFA forward Andei Kuzmenko and an extension. There is no urgency to get a deal done. They could be looking at a two-year bridge deal in the $5-6 million range.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25, 2023

Canucks and Kuzmenko on Verge Of Bridge Deal Extension

As per NHL insider and analyst Kevin Weekes, he’s hearing the Vancouver Canucks and forward Andrei Kuzmenko might be on the verge of signing an extension.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20, 2021

Video Leak of Kraken Making Maple Leafs Draft Pick Not What You Think

It’s not clear what the video leaking of Kevin Weekes in a Seattle fish market is, but footage of him apparently being part of the draft selection process for the Kraken is quickly being spread around social media.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4, 2021