Canes Lineup Preview for 2026-27 | NHL News

Bradley Nadeau could make his NHL debut this season, stepping into Seth Jarvis’s vacated role and starting on the third line with veterans Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook — a smart setup to ease him into the system. While a top-line spot with Aho and Svechnikov is possible, the cautious approach makes sense. The second and fourth lines remain intact, with the “Junkyard Dog” trio and the gritty fourth line proving playoff-worthy. Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s future is uncertain, but Nic Deslauriers is expected to stay. Defense looks solid with Slavin leading, K’Andre Miller and Sean Walker pairing up, and Nikishin likely to sign a lucrative deal. Goalies Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov will handle net duties after Andersen’s departure. With nearly the entire Cup-winning roster returning, the Hurricanes are poised to defend their title. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/509013381029748c