Mike Komisarek News

Mike Komisarek on IR with a lower-body injury.

Komisarek was injured in Thursday's win over the Predators after playing just 4:14. His injury leaves the Hurricanes with five healthy defensemen although it appears that veteran Tim Gleason is nearing a return. His placement on IR means Komisarek will miss at least the next seven days.

Mike Komisarek has agreed to a one year deal at $700 000 with the Carolina Hurricanes. #TSN

After being a bust in Toronto and landing in the AHL last season, Komisarek brings a physical brand of hockey to a team in need of help on the back-end. At $700,000 for one-year this is a very low-risk move for the Hurricanes.

Toronto placed M.Komisarek on Waivers.

Komisarek carries a $4.5 million cap-hit so it is unlikely that he will be claimed by another team. He has been a healthy scratch for most of the season so there is no surprise that he has been placed on waivers. He has no points in four games this season.