Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman weighed in on the situation on Thursday while appearing on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio ( h/t NHL Rumors ), stating that the Canucks are nearing the point where one of ...
The Finnish winger, obtained in mega trade with the Colorado Avalanche, earned his first goal as a Hurricane, while fellow newcomer Taylor Hall was a late scratch with an illness.
The timing of his return is vital because Carolina is set to dress just 17 skaters -- 11 forwards and six defensemen -- because Sebastian Aho (illness) and Taylor Hall (illness) are both unavailable.