According to a team announcement, the Carolina Hurricanes have recalled 2019 first-round draft pick, Ryan Suzuki, ahead of tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. In a corresponding roster move, Carolina has reassigned defenseman Riley Stillman to their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. Suzuki, the younger brother of Montreal Canadiens’ captain Nick Suzuki, is the only … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Recall Ryan Suzuki, Reassign Riley Stillman
Hurricanes Might Not Be Done Trading
Fresh off their massive blockbuster trade to acquire Mikko Rantanen from Colorado, the Carolina Hurricanes might not be done making trades (as per TSN’s Chris Johnston on Insider Trading). The Hurricanes also acquired winger Taylor Hall in the Rantanen deal which further bolstered their forward depth. Despite the additions, the Hurricanes did open up a hole in their roster at … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Might Not Be Done Trading
Additional Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade
Although plenty of new information has emerged regarding the trade that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, we hadn’t heard from the player himself. In an article by Corey Masisak of The Denver Post, Rantanen finally spoke about the trade from his point of view. One of the biggest takeaways from the interview with Masisak is that he … [Read more...] about Additional Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade
Jost Placed On LTIR
The Hurricanes have placed center Tyson Jost on LTIR, PuckPedia reports (Twitter link). The 26-year-old last played at the end of December and is battling a lower-body injury although he resumed skating last week. Assuming the placement is retroactive, he has already missed the required 10 games and 24 days. The move allowed them to remain cap-compliant after Friday’s … [Read more...] about Jost Placed On LTIR
Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade
After one of the biggest in-season acquisitions since the New Jersey Devils acquired Ilya Kovalchuk for a massive haul in the 2009-10 season, more information has begun trickling out regarding Mikko Rantanen and the Carolina Hurricanes. In an article in The Athletic (Subscription Required), Pierre LeBrun explains that only a few teams knew Rantanen was available. LeBrun … [Read more...] about Fallout From The Mikko Rantanen Trade