'A lot of kids flying around here': How the Hurric...
Key takeaways
- "No one's trusting me with their kids," the Carolina Hurricanes winger deadpanned.
- That's a shame because many of his teammates could use a sitter.
- The Hurricanes' family has extended three times during their run to the Stanley Cup Final.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller, left, welcomed son Kashton during Carolina's playoff run. Teammate Seth Jarvis is not likely to be on the short list of babysitter options. Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images Greg Wyshynski Jun 8, 2026, 07:30 AM ETClose Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions RALEIGH, N.C. -- Seth Jarvis is not a babysitter.
"No one's trusting me with their kids," the Carolina Hurricanes winger deadpanned.
That's a shame because many of his teammates could use a sitter. The Hurricanes' dressing room has more dads than the bleachers at a little league game. Jordan Staal, Jaccob Slavin and Taylor Hall have multiple children. Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere and Jordan Martinook are fathers. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is known to treat his players like a big family because he lords over one himself with four children.