Concern in Carolina: Slavin in doubt for the tour
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for an extensive road trip, but the situation of defenseman Jaccob Slavin raises concerns. Slavin, a key player for the team, missed a large part of the third period and all of overtime in Saturday’s 4-3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers.Carolina begins a six-game road trip on Tuesday night in San Jose. The Hurricanes will not play at home for more than two weeks. Slavin, 31, played less than 4 and a half minutes after the second period of Saturday night’s game. In the season opener, a 6-3 victory over New Jersey on Thursday night, he was on the ice for more than 20 minutes. Slavin, who did not participate in the preseason, has played more than 75 regular season games in each of the last four seasons. Earlier in his career, he had three consecutive seasons in which he played all 82 regular season games. The defenseman is a two-time winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which recognizes the NHL’s most gentlemanly player. 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 in overtime.“They’re evaluating him,” declared coach Rod Brind’Amour. “We’ll have more information about his condition on Monday. He was limping a bit.”
Rod Brind’Amour
