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Hurricanes' Eric Robinson: Three-point effort against Preds
Robinson scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in Saturday's preseason victory over Nashville.
After helping to set up Josiah Slavin for Carolina's first tally early in the second period, Robinson broke open a 3-3 tie with a pair of tallies inside the final three minutes of the third. The 29-year-old winger is expected to fill a bottom-six role in his first campaign with the Hurricanes, and he's unlikely to make a big offensive impact -- he managed three goals and 10 points over 47 NHL games last season split between the Blue Jackets and Sabres.
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Hurricanes' Sam Gagner: Three points Saturday
Gagner scored a goal on two shots and added two assists and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's preseason win over the Predators.
The 35-year-old is in camp with Carolina on a PTO, and Gagner made a strong final statement in his attempt to win a roster spot. He suited up for 28 regular-season games with the Oilers in 2023-24, contributing five goals and 10 points.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Busy against Preds
Andersen stopped 29 of 31 shots before being replaced by Spencer Martin to begin the third period in Saturday's preseason win over the Predators.
The veteran netminder left the game with his team ahead 3-2 in an eventual 5-3 victory, and his early exit wasn't due to any sort of injury but was planned by Carolina. Keeping Andersen healthy will be a top priority in 2024-25 -- while Pyotr Kochetkov is a capable goalie as well, Andersen has a stellar 2.22 GAA and .918 save percentage in 102 games over his three seasons with the Hurricanes.
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Hurricanes' Skylar Brind'Amour: Earns full contract
Brind'Amour signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Brind'Amour was on a professional tryout during training camp and has turned it into his first NHL-level deal. That said, he is likely to spend much of 2024-25 with AHL Chicago. Brind'Amour produced just eight points in 54 regular-season games with AHL Charlotte a year ago, which is a clear signal his offense is not strong enough yet to be an NHL regular. Look for Brind'Amour to be reassigned to the minors prior to the start of the regular season.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Set to start Saturday
Andersen is expected to start in Saturday's road preseason game against Nashville, per Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
The Predators are dressing a roster similar to what they're likely to have for the start of the regular season, so this should be a good tune-up contest for Andersen. The 35-year-old netminder had a 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA and .932 save percentage in 16 regular-season games in 2023-24. He's expected to be Carolina's No. 1 netminder this season, but he has a lengthy injury history, which makes it risky to pencil him in for a lot of starts this year.
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Hurricanes' Shayne Gostisbehere: Pots game winner
Gostisbehere scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Friday's 2-1 exhibition win against Tampa Bay.
Gostisbehere produced 56 points in 81 regular-season games with Detroit in 2023-24, the second-best statistical season of his career. As a result, the 31-year-old was rewarded with a three-year contract from Carolina on July 1. Gostisbehere could push for a spot on the team's top power-play unit -- the left-shot blueliner racked up 29 points on the man advantage last season.
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Hurricanes' Martin Necas: Notches two helpers
Necas registered two assists in Friday's 2-1 overtime preseason win versus the Lightning.
Necas had the primary helper on both of Carolina's goals in Friday's contest, which puts him up to three assists in two exhibition games. The 25-year-old has a lot to prove in the coming campaign -- the right-shot forward signed a two-year bridge deal with the club in July. With Necas set to fill a top-six role while skating on the top power-play unit, his career high of 71 points in 2022-23 could be within reach.
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Hurricanes' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Finds twine in win
Kotkaniemi opened the scoring in Friday's 2-1 overtime exhibition win against Tampa Bay.
Kotkaniemi redirected a shot from Martin Necas at 5:26 of the second frame. Kotkaniemi added three shots, one block and a plus-1 rating in 14:59 of ice time. The Finnish forward is expected to step into a second-line role while receiving time on the power play in 2024-25. The 24-year-old's career high in points is 43, set during the 2022-23 campaign.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Sharp in Friday's win
Kochetkov made 16 saves on 17 shots in Friday's 2-1 overtime exhibition win against Tampa Bay.
Kochetkov has played well in two preseason contests to this point, turning aside a combined 38 of 40 shots. The 25-year-old could push for the No. 1 netminding gig with the Hurricanes this year, especially given Frederik Andersen's age and recent injury history, though the latter has performed admirably when healthy. Kochetkov will look to build off his strong season in 2023-24 -- he sported a record of 23-13-4 with a .911 save percentage and a 2.33 GAA in 42 regular-season appearances.
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Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Starting Friday
Kochetkov will guard the home goal versus the Lightning on Friday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Kochetkov has made just one other appearance, stopping 22 of 23 shots versus the Lightning on Sept. 24. The 25-year-old Kochetkov will challenge Frederik Andersen for playing time behind a strong Hurricanes team this season.
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Hurricanes' Scott Morrow: Slated to play Friday
Morrow (undisclosed) is expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Lightning, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Morrow has been dealing with an undisclosed injury over the last week, but he recently practiced in a regular jersey and will likely be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back Friday. The 21-year-old logged six goals and 30 points over 37 appearances with UMass-Amherst last year but could struggle to earn much playing time in the NHL this season.
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Hurricanes' Joakim Ryan: Sidelined with undisclosed injury
Ryan is away from the team due to an undisclosed injury, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Thursday.
Ryan joined Carolina on a one-year, two-way deal in mid-July, but he's dealing with an injury ahead of the team's final two preseason games. Whether he'll be available for those matchups remains to be seen, but once he's healthy, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 31-year-old head to the minors.
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Hurricanes' Yaniv Perets: Receiving start Wednesday
Perets will start at home versus the Predators in Wednesday's preseason game, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Perets will get the nod after Spencer Martin was placed on waivers Wednesday. Ultimately, both Martin and Perets are likely to begin 2024-25 with AHL Chicago. Perets played with ECHL Norfolk last year, going 18-11-3 with a 2.99 GAA and an .889 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances and also made one NHL appearance when injuries impacted the Hurricanes' goaltending group.
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Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Lands on waivers
Martin was placed on waivers by the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Martin has already been named to the Canes' preseason roster to face Nashville on Wednesday, so he figures to serve at least as the backup in that contest. With 57 games of NHL experience, in which he posted a 21-26-7 record to go with a 3.52 GAA, the 29-year-old netminder could draw some interest on the waiver wire. If he goes unclaimed, Martin will likely be sent down at some point before Opening Night against the Lighting on Oct. 11, though it may not happen immediately.
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Hurricanes' Scott Morrow: Makes strides towards return
Morrow didn't skate with the game group ahead of Wednesday's preseason contest against Florida, but he did practice with those who aren't expected to play while wearing a regular jersey, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
That would suggest Morrow is clear for contact, which is a good sign that he might be able to play in the near future. The 21-year-old defenseman had six goals and 30 points in 37 appearances with UMass-Amherst in 2023-24. He also appeared in two regular-season games with Carolina, recording six shots, one hit and two blocks.
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Hurricanes' Spencer Martin: Slated to start Saturday
Martin is expected to start on the road against Florida in Saturday's preseason game, per David Dwork of The Hockey News.
Martin had a 7-9-2 record, 3.30 GAA and .889 save percentage in 19 regular-season games between Columbus and Carolina in 2023-24. He might start the upcoming campaign on the Hurricanes' roster but is in the awkward position of potentially being the No. 3 netminder behind Pyotr Kochetkov and Frederik Andersen.
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Hurricanes' William Carrier: Playing after all
Carrier (lower body) suited up for Friday's preseason game versus the Panthers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Carrier was able to shake off the injury in time to make his preseason debut. The 29-year-old winger figures to play in a bottom-six role for the Hurricanes throughout 2024-25.
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Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Starting Friday
Andersen is expected to start at home in Friday's preseason game against Florida, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Andersen had a 13-2-0 record, 1.84 GAA and .932 save percentage in 16 regular-season contests with the Hurricanes in 2023-24. As those numbers indicate, he can be a fantastic goaltender when healthy. However, the 34-year-old veteran has a substantial injury history, which makes him a risky netminder for fantasy managers to draft.
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Hurricanes' Justin Poirier: Remains sidelined
Poirier (undisclosed) will not be an option for Carolina in Friday's preseason contest against Florida, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Poirier's chances of getting into the lineup at some point during the preseason seem to be decreasing by the day -- the youngster currently does not have a timeline for his return. The 2024 fifth-round pick is only 18 years old, so he has plenty of time to develop his game once he's ready to return. Poirier was well over a point-per-game player with Baie-Comeau of the QMJHL in 2023-24, banking 82 points in 68 regular-season contests.
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Hurricanes' Scott Morrow: Nearing return
Morrow (undisclosed) will not be an option against Florida in Friday's preseason contest, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Although Morrow won't play in Friday's contest, coach Rod Brind'Amour said that the 21-year-old "will be back any day now," Ruff reports. Morrow will be hard-pressed to earn time at the NHL level this season -- Carolina has a veteran-laden defense core. The 2021 second-round pick was highly productive during his time at UMass-Amherst -- he registered 94 points in 109 regular-season contests from the back end over the course of three seasons.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| GF AVG | GA AVG | Power Play | |
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| Team | 2.67 | 2.83 | 20.0 |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| R. Stillman D Riley Stillman D | Lower Body |
| J. Ryan D Joakim Ryan D | Undisclosed |
| J. Fast RW Jesper Fast RW | Neck |
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