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About Rachel Barkley

Rachel Barkley is a beat writer covering the Carolina Hurricanes for Carolina Hockey Now on Sportsnaut. Painting stories with the bright colors of written word, she strives to immerse her readers into the wild world of ice hockey.

Olympics: Ice Hockey-Men Finals - Gold Medal Game
2026-02-26
“I think first and foremost, you guys know me,” Slavin said shortly after opening his presser. “You know where I…
NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-26
The Carolina Hurricanes face the Tampa Bay Lightning in first game back from 2026 Winter Olympics. Lines, Notes, How to…
Olympics: Ice Hockey-Men Group C - DEN-LAT
2026-02-24
It’s been a tough season for Frederik Andersen. From a nine-game losing streak to career lows in key advanced statistics,…
NHL: Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-21
Saturday morning, the Carolina Hurricanes were on the ice in Invisalign Arena. Since Tuesday – when the league allowed skating…
NHL: Ottawa Senators at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-21
When the 2026 Winter Olympics conduct closing ceremonies on Sunday, and the national hockey players return to the reality of…
NHL: Los Angeles Kings at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-18
The Carolina Hurricanes have had one heck of a season thus far. With 57 games played, the Hurricanes hold a…
NHL: Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-16
What a story Brandon Bussi has become, and what a great thing for the Carolina Hurricanes to be the paper…
Olympics: Ice Hockey-Men Group C - USA-DEN
2026-02-15
You asked the questions – 11 to be exact – and I answered! Carolina Hockey Now’s first-ever mailbag is officially…
NHL: Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-12
Mullets, matching sweater numbers, and a deep friendship with one another, the group known as the ‘Traveling Jagrs’ was a…
NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes
2026-02-11
We all love to see the Carolina Hurricanes change up their look, right? …Right? Okay, maybe not, but we’ll have…