The 22 Best Carolina Hurricanes Players of All Time

Whether it's Ron Francis's all-time franchise records or the 2006 Stanley Cup heroes, the Canes have had some remarkable players. Who's the greatest Hurricane of all time?

1. 1
   Rod Brind'Amour

   Two-time Selke Trophy winner who captained Carolina to the 2006 Stanley Cup and later became their head coach, finishing with 473 points in 694 games.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Eric Staal

   Led the franchise to its first Stanley Cup title in 2006 and became one of the most productive forwards in franchise history with 775 points in 909 games.
   900pts
3. 3
   Jeff O'Neill

   Reached 30 goals multiple times and was among the most exciting offensive forwards in franchise history during the early 2000s Carolina era.
   877pts
4. 4
   Sebastian Aho

   Finnish centre and modern franchise cornerstone who has led Carolina's scoring for most of the past decade since his 2016 debut.
   800pts
5. 5
   Jussi Jokinen

   A versatile Finnish forward who contributed important secondary scoring and playoff performances during his productive Carolina tenure.
   771pts
6. 6
   Glen Wesley

   A steady defensive anchor for over a decade in Carolina whose consistent two-way play was instrumental in the Hurricanes' 2006 championship run.
   692pts
7. 7
   Andrei Svechnikov

   One of the most electrifying young wingers in the game, renowned for the lacrosse-style goal he scored against the Capitals that instantly became an NHL highlight reel classic.
   692pts
8. 8
   Justin Williams

   Scored the empty-net goal that sealed the 2006 Stanley Cup, then returned as captain in 2018-19 to lead Carolina back to the conference final.
   692pts
9. 9
   Ron Francis

   The franchise's all-time leader in goals (382), assists (793), and points (1,175), named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players and a Hockey Hall of Famer.
   600pts
10. 10
    Ray Whitney

    Crafty playmaker nicknamed 'The Wizard' who was a top scorer on the 2006 Stanley Cup team and posted 83 points the next season.
    600pts
11. 11
    Martin Nečas

    Czech forward who broke out with 71 points in 2022-23 before being traded to Colorado in the 2025 deal for Mikko Rantanen.
    600pts
12. 12
    Kevin Dineen

    A gritty, physical forward and captain who brought leadership and toughness to the Hartford/Carolina franchise across multiple seasons.
    491pts
13. 13
    Cam Ward

    Rookie goalie who won the Conn Smythe Trophy during the 2006 Stanley Cup run, the first rookie to win it since Patrick Roy in 1986.
    491pts
14. 14
    Seth Jarvis

    Energetic winger drafted 13th overall in 2020 who has grown into one of Carolina's leading goal scorers.
    491pts
15. 15
    Jordan Staal

    Shutdown centre and team captain since 2019 who has led Carolina through a run of deep playoff appearances.
    491pts
16. 16
    Jeff Skinner

    Won the Calder Trophy in 2011 as an 18-year-old and was Carolina's most dangerous goal scorer through most of the 2010s.
    491pts
17. 17
    Jaccob Slavin

    Smooth defensive defenceman and Carolina draftee who won the Lady Byng Trophy in 2021 while logging top-pair minutes.
    360pts
18. 18
    Erik Cole

    Power winger who came back from a broken neck to play in the final two games of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final.
    360pts
19. 19
    Sami Kapanen

    Speedy Finnish winger and two-time All-Star who was a key forward on the 2002 team that reached the Stanley Cup Final.
    360pts
20. 20
    Cory Stillman

    Veteran winger signed in 2005 who was one of the leading scorers on Carolina's 2006 Stanley Cup-winning team.
    360pts
21. 21
    Teuvo Teravainen

    Finnish winger and longtime Aho linemate whose elite playmaking and 50-plus-point seasons made him one of Carolina's most consistent contributors.
    0pts
22. 22
    Justin Faulk

    Offensive defenceman who anchored Carolina's blue line from 2011 to 2019 and was a three-time NHL All-Star.
    0pts

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