Joel Nystrom News

Nystrom was not expected to be a full-time presence on the Hurricanes' blueline this season, but injuries thrust him into a regular role that he has thrived in. The 23-year-old, a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, is in his first NHL season and has four assists while averaging 16:02 time-on-ice through 23 games.

Nystrom did not play in Carolina's most recent game, but he will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old first-year blueliner is averaging 16:26 time-on-ice and has three assists in 21 games this season.

Nystrom was a seventh-round pick of the Hurricanes in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman has only played seven professional games in North America over the past two seasons, recording two points (0G / 2A) with the Chicago Wolves.