Hurricanes sit back and wait, maybe for a while, after sweep in opening round

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/28 12:32A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes have both advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Hurricanes use postseason experience to advance again in NHL playoffs sweep

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 9:34A Associated Press

Carolina showed its scoring depth with a dominating performance from its second line.

Panthers go big in NFL draft as they look to build on NFC South title

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 3:23A Associated Press

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in the NFL draft, using the team's first two picks on linemen who weigh over 300 pounds.

With the 227th overall pick, the Panthers take linebacker Jackson Kuwatch

Panthers News 4/25 11:58A

Kuwatch brings special teams ability, and had a big final season in college, putting a cap on the 2026 draft class.

Panthers trade up to No. 151 to take safety Zakee Wheatley

Panthers News 4/25 8:33A

The Penn State safety adds some competition in the secondary, and they moved up to get him, their third trade of Saturday.

With the 144th overall pick, the Panthers select center Sam Hecht

Panthers News 4/25 8:17A

They add competition at center in the fifth round, bringing the Kansas State center in to compete with Luke Fortner in the middle.

With the No. 129 overall pick, the Panthers choose cornerback Will Lee

Panthers News 4/25 7:32A

They added secondary depth in the fourth round, after trading back twice with Jacksonville and Chicago.

Trade: Panthers trade back again, this time with Bears

Panthers News 4/25 7:01A

The Panthers moved a fourth and a fifth-rounder in exchange for the Bears fourth and fifth-rounder. Carolina had also traded a fourth and sixth round pick for a fourth and fifth rounder with Jacksonville earlier this afternoon.

Entering Day 3, Panthers looking for specific help for a roster that's getting harder to make

Panthers News 4/25 3:57A

The Panthers have four remaining picks on the final day of the 2026 NFL Draft, but with an improving roster, it's causing them to look at players in a very particular way.

As the Panthers enter Day 2 and Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the goal is to "challenge our roster"

Panthers News 4/24 2:59A

The Panthers have six picks remaining, including two on Friday -- so far. The goal for those picks is elevating the talent of the entire roster, and making it harder to make the 53.

Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/24 1:02A Associated Press

Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik Andersen made 21 saves.

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/23 5:44A Associated Press

Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner who quarterbacked Indiana to its first national title, is the consensus favorite for the Raiders.

Ragsdale senior dives into class and community

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/23 12:00A Eddie Hughes

Ragsdale High School senior Emily Fisher is a four-year member of the swim team, and she dives into the pool like she does in class.

As the Panthers prepare for the draft, Dan Morgan's always open to deal

Panthers News 4/22 5:19A

In the last two drafts, the Panthers have done six separate pick-for-pick trades, and the general manager said they remain open to any possibility this weekend.

Panthers agree to terms with quarterback Will Grier

Panthers News 4/21 3:32A

The local native and former third-round pick is back with his hometown team, adding depth behind Bryce Young and Kenny Pickett.