Hurricanes Send Mark Jankowski to Raleigh for Evaluation as Center Depth Is Tested

Overview

• Mark Jankowski was ruled out before Sunday's game against the Calgary Flames and sent back to Raleigh for further evaluation, with Nicolas Deslauriers replacing him in Carolina’s 3-2 loss.
• Jankowski was on a six-game goal streak and ranked among league leaders in shooting percentage, making his absence a notable loss for the Hurricanes' offensive production and faceoff/defensive center coverage.
• The team is already short on centers after Jordan Staal was placed on IR for a partial calf tear expected to keep him out one to two months and Taylor Hall was listed day-to-day.
• Carolina has recalled AHL players Bradly Nadeau and Felix Unger Sörum and is considering additional short-term options from Chicago such as Skyler Brind’Amour or Justin Robidas to plug gaps in the bottom six.
• Jankowski is in the first year of a two-year extension through 2027-28 worth $3.7 million and the outcome of his evaluation could force more roster moves that affect the Hurricanes’ penalty kill and lineup stability.