Carolina Hurricanes Recall 3 Players From AHL

The Carolina Hurricanes officially advanced to the second round with their 5-4 double overtime win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 5. Now, they have made some roster moves in preparation for the second round. 

The Hurricanes have announced that they have recalled Scott Morrow, Juha Jaaska, and Ty Smith from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Chicago Wolves. 

The Hurricanes selected Morrow with the 40th overall pick of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old blueliner had one goal, six points, 16 blocks, and a plus-4 rating in 14 regular-season games with the Hurricanes this season. Down in the AHL with the Wolves, the right-shot defenseman posted 13 goals, 39 points, and 47 penalty minutes in 52 games. 

Jaaska, 27, played in his first 18 career NHL games this season with the Hurricanes, recording four assists and nine penalty minutes. The 6-foot winger spent most of this season with the Wolves, posting 12 goals, 33 points, and a minus-1 rating. 

Smith, 25, had one goal, one assist, five blocks, and a plus-1 rating in eight games this season with the Hurricanes. The 2018 first-round pick scored five goals and recorded 28 points in 36 games this campaign with the Wolves. 

These three will now serve as depth pieces for the Hurricanes during their playoff run from here. 

Recent Hurricanes News 

Hurricanes Hit Home Run With Taylor Hall ExtensionThe Carolina Hurricanes made a major move on April 30, signing forward Taylor Hall to a three-year, $9.5 million contract extension. This news was announced shortly after the Hurricanes knocked out the New Jersey Devils in the first round of the post-season. 

Exciting Hurricanes Rookie Is Thriving In PlayoffsIt has been a strong start to the post-season for the Carolina Hurricanes. They currently have a commanding 3-1 series lead over the New Jersey Devils and need to win only one more game to advance to the second round. 

Former Hurricanes Star Has Strong Playoff PerformanceDuring his time with the Carolina Hurricanes, Justin Faulk was known for his ability to produce offense from the point. This is still a notable part of his game now that he is with the St. Louis Blues, which is why he is a key part of the Central Division club’s blueline.

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