According to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer, Carolina Hurricanes’ captain Jordan Staal is unlikely to suit up tomorrow against the Washington Capitals. Staal is dealing with a lower-body injury, but it’s not considered severe, as Alexander notes he would only be withheld from the lineup for precautionary reasons. Depth forward Tyson Jost will likely take … [Read more...] about Jordan Staal Doubtful For Tomorrow
Lightning Acquire And Sign Lucas Mercuri
Earlier this month, Lucas Mercuri informed the Hurricanes that he wouldn’t be signing with them. It didn’t take Carolina long to find a team that the center was amenable to joining, as the Lightning announced that they acquired the prospect for a 2025 sixth-round pick and signed him to a two-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms of the deal, which begins next season, … [Read more...] about Lightning Acquire And Sign Lucas Mercuri
Andrei Svechnikov Returns From Upper-Body Injury
According to a team announcement, Andrei Svechnikov will return to the Carolina Hurricanes’ lineup tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. The former second overall pick of the 2018 NHL Draft had missed Carolina’s previous seven games with an upper-body injury. Despite being the fourth-highest scorer on the team, the Hurricanes have fared well without Svechnikov, managing a … [Read more...] about Andrei Svechnikov Returns From Upper-Body Injury
Andrei Svechnikov Set To Return To Hurricanes Lineup
The Carolina Hurricanes have received a boost of good news, with winger Andrei Svechnikov set to return to the lineup after he missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury per NHL.com’s Walt Ruff. The missed games brought Svechnikov up to eight absences this season – his fewest since the 2021-22 campaign. The 24-year-old winger has 18 goals and 43 points in 63 games … [Read more...] about Andrei Svechnikov Set To Return To Hurricanes Lineup
Hurricanes Recall Juha Jaaska
The Carolina Hurricanes have recalled forward Juha Jaaska from the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. Jaaska spent just over a month on the NHL roster from early January to early February. He played in the first 17 NHL games of his career on the call-up, and recorded four assists, nine penalty minutes, and a plus-three. This is Jaaska’s first season in North American pros. He’s made good … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Recall Juha Jaaska