The Hurricanes had recalled defenseman Ty Smith on five separate occasions earlier in the season but he never got into a game. It turns out the sixth time will be the charm. Earlier today, the team announced that they once again promoted Smith from AHL Chicago. However, they also revealed (Twitter link) that blueliner Shayne Gostisbehere was scratched for tonight’s game … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Recall Ty Smith; Shayne Gostisbehere Out With Upper-Body Injury
Hurricanes Reassign Riley Stillman
The Hurricanes announced today that they’ve returned defenseman Riley Stillman to AHL Chicago ahead of tonight’s game against the Predators, their final contest before the holiday break. They now have an open spot on the active roster, which will likely be filled by a recall on the blue line come Friday, whether that’s Stillman or someone else. Stillman, 26, was signed to a … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Reassign Riley Stillman
Hurricanes Targeting Short-Term Goaltending Options
LeBrun reiterated the Carolina Hurricanes’ interest in Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson. The most recent connection between the Hurricanes and Gibson came in a separate article from LeBrun nearly a month ago. Carolina isn’t enthusiastic about Anaheim’s asking price for Gibson which has the organization turning toward short-term options. LeBrun cites Utah Hockey Clubs’ Karel … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Targeting Short-Term Goaltending Options
Blake, Stillman, And Tokarski Papered To AHL
The Hurricanes have returned winger Jackson Blake, goaltender Dustin Tokarski, and defenseman Riley Stillman to AHL Chicago, per the AHL’s transactions log. Carolina has made these moves all season long to bank a bit of cap space. Even with the roster freeze, emergency recalls are still permitted for a few more days so expect them to continue this for even after Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blake, Stillman, And Tokarski Papered To AHL
Honka Signs Extension In Switzerland, Smith Assigned To AHL
Hurricanes prospect Anttoni Honka will be staying overseas next season. HC Ajoie of the Swiss NL announced that they’ve signed him to a two-year contract that begins in 2025-26. The 24-year-old is playing for Ajoie this season while on loan from Carolina, the second straight year he has played overseas despite being on an NHL agreement; he suited up for JYP in Finland last … [Read more...] about Honka Signs Extension In Switzerland, Smith Assigned To AHL