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NHL·TRANSACTION·June 20, 2026 03:22 PM ET

Hurricanes lean into viral 'Stanky Leg' moment with Stars-traded player

Canes celebrate a player Dallas let go.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 201 min read
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What happened: The Carolina Hurricanes leaned into a lighthearted, viral moment, captioning it 'Do the Stanky Leg.' The accompanying post needled the Dallas Stars with a pointed 'The Stars traded this guy?' nod to a player now contributing in Carolina.

Why it matters: Moments like this fuel fan engagement and reinforce the kind of personality that travels well online for a Carolina club that has built a strong off-ice brand. The Stars dig also keeps a roster-movement storyline alive, framing a former Dallas player thriving in his new sweater.

What to watch: Watch whether Carolina keeps building on its off-ice content run and how the player at the center of the Stars jab factors into the Hurricanes' plans going forward.

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