Concern in Carolina: Slavin in doubt for tour
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for an extensive road trip, but the situation of defenseman Jaccob Slavin generates uncertainty.
Slavin was absent for much of the third period and in overtime of Saturday’s game, where the Hurricanes defeated the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 4-3.
“They’re evaluating him,” declared coach Rod Brind’Amour. “We’ll have more information about his status on Monday. He was limping a bit.”
Carolina will begin a six-game road trip on Tuesday in San Jose. The Hurricanes will not play at home for more than two weeks.
Slavin, 31, was on the ice for less than 4 and a half minutes after the second period on Saturday. In the season opener against New Jersey on Thursday, he was on the ice for more than 20 minutes.
The player, who did not participate in the preseason, has played more than 75 regular season games in each of the last four seasons. Previously, he had three consecutive seasons where he played all 82 regular season games.
Slavin is a two-time winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the most gentlemanly player in the NHL. He signed an eight-year contract in the summer of 2024.
The Hurricanes defeated Philadelphia thanks to Seth Jarvis’ goal with 16.7 seconds left to end overtime.
