The 2017–18 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 39th season for the

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(NHL) franchise that was established on June 22, 1979 (following seven seasons of play in the

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), and 20th season since the franchise relocated from

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to start the

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. The Hurricanes failed to make the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. As of the 2024–25 season, this is the most recent season the Hurricanes missed the playoffs.

Standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was released on June 8, 2017.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was announced on June 22, 2017.

Player statistics

Final ;Skaters ;Goaltenders

Transactions

The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2017–18 season.

Trades

;Notes * The

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will select

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in the

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Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Lost via retirement

Player signings

Draft picks

Below are the Carolina Hurricanes' selections at the 2017 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 23 and 24, 2017 at the

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. Draft notes: # The

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' second-round pick will go to the

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as the result of a trade on February 28, 2016 that sent

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to New York in exchange for

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, a second-round pick in

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and this pick. # The

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' third-round pick will go to the

as the result of a trade on March 5, 2014 that sent

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to New Jersey in exchange for

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and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition and date of conversion are unknown.

References

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