Brandon Bussi hadn't played in almost two months. He'd never played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Yet, he was ready tonight.
“I practice hard in case something happens. I’m not rooting for that, but my name was called," he said.
When asked by the media if he'd be ready to start Game 4, Brandon Bussi responded, “Yeah, absolutely. That’s not my call, though. Fred’s the reason why we’re here right now. If they tell me I’m going, great. If not, I’ll be ready.”
Unreal performance by Brandon Bussi who hadn’t played since April 14th and NONE in the playoffs. Here he is postgame chatting with his family. You always have to stay ready.
Watching Bussi’s career evolve since his early days with the P-Bruins has been remarkable. From the get-go, you just knew the kid was special. Has the “X Factor,” if you will.
He’s earned this moment. Huge reason why the ‘Canes are still in this thing.
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Interesting that Brandon Bussi got no votes after setting records this season and winning 31 games after being a waiver claim pickup just days before opening night
On October 14, 2025, Brandon Bussi played in #TheirFirstGame.
Originally, a free agent signing of the Boston Bruins in 2022, Bussi made his #NHL debut with the #CarolinaHurricanes vs San Jose. Facing down former Canes netminder Alex Nedeljkovic, Bussi stopped 16 shots in a 5-1W.
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