Tony DeAngelo’s second stint with the Hurricanes hasn’t gone as planned. After being a key contributor his first time around, the 28-year-old has been a frequent healthy scratch this season. However, Cory Lavalette notes in his latest piece for The Athletic (subscription link) that he hasn’t asked for a trade from the team. DeAngelo has played in just 23 games so far this … [Read more...] about DeAngelo Hasn’t Requested A Trade Despite Limited Playing Time
Metropolitan Notes: Pesce, Schmid, Foerster, Ristolainen
Carolina Hurricanes reporter Walt Ruff writes that Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce has returned to team practice after missing the last two games with an illness. The 29-year-old hasn’t played since last Tuesday and is mired in a seven-game point drought in what has been a disappointing offensive season for the pending unrestricted free agent. Pesce has just three goals and … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Notes: Pesce, Schmid, Foerster, Ristolainen
Carolina Hurricanes Announce Multiple Injury Updates
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will likely miss “at least a couple weeks” with a lower-body injury, per head coach Rod Brind’Amour. Raanta is in the midst of a tremulous season that’s seen him placed on waivers, play two AHL games, and record a .872 save percentage in 24 NHL games. But he’s remained a pivotal piece of the Hurricanes lineup, playing in just one … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Announce Multiple Injury Updates
East Notes: Hughes, Toffoli, Svechnikov, Lockwood
Devils center Jack Hughes will be activated from injured reserve and return to the lineup Thursday against the Flames, he told reporters, including the team’s own Amanda Stein. The 22-year-old had been out since Jan. 5 with an upper-body injury. Hughes took line rushes with Tyler Toffoli and Alexander Holtz in this morning’s skate, but he may have different linemates against … [Read more...] about East Notes: Hughes, Toffoli, Svechnikov, Lockwood
Antti Raanta Leaves Thursday’s Game With Lower-Body Injury
After coming into tonight’s game in relief of Pyotr Kochetkov, Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta suffered a lower-body injury, per a team announcement (Twitter link). Raanta made nine saves in his lone period of work. It has been a rough year for the 34-year-old who had a save percentage of just .870 coming into tonight’s action and cleared waivers back in December. … [Read more...] about Antti Raanta Leaves Thursday’s Game With Lower-Body Injury