With the surprising news that Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body) will undergo surgery that will keep him out long-term, Bussi should see a significant increase in playing time, beginning with Monday's contest against the New York Rangers. The 27-year-old Bussi has been outstanding in his first NHL season, posting a 2.10 GAA and .912 SV% in 14 games (12-1-1). The Hurricanes enter the action on Monday as -171 home favorites against the Rangers.
Kochetkov showed no signs of an ailment at practice on Sunday, but has surfaced on Injured Reserve due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old Kochetkov has already missed two significant stints this season while tending to a lower-body injury, but it's unclear if his current injury is related. Expect Brandon Bussi to see an increased workload while Kochetkov is sidelined.
Once a 34-point defenseman (4G / 30A) in the 2022-23 season, Valimaki has fallen out of rotation with Utah and will report to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) after clearing waivers. The 27-year-old defenseman has five points (2G / 3A) in 34 games with Utah last season.
With Noah Philp being claimed off waivers, the Hurricanes have assigned Nadeau to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) in a corresponding move. The 20-year-old Nadeau has two goals in eight games with Carolina this season.
Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season and will join the Hurricanes in a depth role.
Bussi gave up three goals on 41 shots in the Hurricanes' shootout loss in Florida on December 19th. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for Bussi, who has been outstanding this season, going 11-1-1 with a 2.11 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout in 13 games. He is top-10 in the NHL with a 69.2% Quality Start%.
Carrier missed Tuesday's game vs. the Panthers due to illness, but is expected to play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. Carrier, who has seven points (3G / 4A) in 29 games this season, is expected to be back on the third line with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.
Martinook missed the last three games with a lower-body injury, but was back on the ice for Saturday's morning skate. Martinook, who has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 33 games, is expected to skate in his usual spot on the third line next to Jordan Staal.
Miller blocked a shot during the Hurricanes' final game before the Christmas break and is being re-evaluated prior to Saturday's game. He missed the morning skate and is considered a game-time decision. Expect Mike Reilly to remain in the lineup as the No.6 defenseman if Miller can't go.
Bussi gave up three goals on 41 shots in the Hurricanes' shootout loss in Florida on December 19th. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak for Bussi, who has been outstanding this season, going 11-1-1 with a 2.11 GAA, .913 SV% and one shutout in 13 games. He is top-10 in the NHL with a 69.2% Quality Start%.
Carrier is dealing with an illness and is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers. The 31-year-old Carrier is averaging 11:27 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 29 games this season.
Carrier is dealing with an illness and his status for Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers is up in the air. The 31-year-old Carrier is averaging 11:27 time-on-ice and has seven points (3G / 4A) in 29 games this season.
Poor play from Andersen has relegated him to the third-string duties, but he will have a chance to redeem himself on Tuesday, tending the twine against the Florida Panthers. The 36-year-old veteran goalie has lost eight of his last nine decisions (1-6-2) while posting an ugly 3.35 and .856 SV%. The Hurricanes enter the action on Tuesday as -143 home favorites against a surging Panthers team that is 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
Jarvis crashed hard into the post in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Florida Panthers and suffered an upper-body injury that will keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. The 23-year-old Jarvis had 29 points (19G / 10A) in 34 games this season. It's unclear whether this injury will affect his availability for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
Slavin has been plagued with bad luck this season. Less than two weeks ago, Slavin returned from a two-month absence due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman played three games since returning and immediately returned to the sidelines with an upper-body injury and another prolonged absence from the lineup.
Christian Dvorak (lower body) is expected to return to the Flyers' lineup on Monday, resulting in Deslauriers being a healthy scratch. The 34-year-old Deslauriers has 24 penalty minutes and 56 hits while he continues searching for his first point of the season through 16 games.
