The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned top prospect Bradly Nadeau back to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. Nadeau played six games and scored his first NHL goal on this recall. That was his only point, though, and he’ll now return to the minor-leagues after no scoring in his last three games. Nadeau has carved out a reserved seat in Chicago’s top-six this season. He scored four points … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Reassign Bradly Nadeau
Carolina Hurricanes Recall Justin Robidas, Move Jesperi Kotkaniemi To IR
The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that forward Justin Robidas has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. In a corresponding move, they placed center Jesperi Kotkaniemi on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 14. Since Kotkaniemi’s IR placement is retroactive to more than a week ago, he is eligible to be activated whenever he is ready to return to the … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Recall Justin Robidas, Move Jesperi Kotkaniemi To IR
Andrei Svechnikov Denies Rumors He Was Open To Trade
On Sunday, reports emerged that Carolina Hurricanes star Andrei Svechnikov was reportedly open to a trade earlier in the season as he struggled with lower-than-expected usage and a season-opening scoring drought. Today, Svechnikov denied those reports, according to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer. While it’s not without precedent for a player to publicly deny … [Read more...] about Andrei Svechnikov Denies Rumors He Was Open To Trade
Hurricanes’ Charles-Alexis Legault Undergoes Hand Surgery
Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere “appears set to return” from his stint on injured reserve and will likely be activated before tonight’s game against the Capitals, according to the team’s Walt Ruff. Carolina does not have an open roster spot and will need to make a corresponding move to get Gostisbehere off IR. That will likely mean an IR placement for depth … [Read more...] about Hurricanes’ Charles-Alexis Legault Undergoes Hand Surgery
Hurricanes Notes: Jarvis, Kotkaniemi, Svechnikov
It has been a particularly tough start to the season for the Hurricanes on the injury front with over 40% of their season-opening roster dealing with some sort of injury or illness within the first six weeks. Two more players joined that list last night against Vancouver as winger Seth Jarvis and center Jesperi Kotkaniemi departed. Jarvis took a high stick to his eye from … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Notes: Jarvis, Kotkaniemi, Svechnikov