Concern in Carolina: Jaccob Slavin doubtful for the tour
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for an extensive road trip, and uncertainty surrounds the situation of defenseman Jaccob Slavin. Slavin was absent for much of the third period and all of the overtime in Saturday night’s victory against the Philadelphia Flyers, where the final score was 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.The Carolina team will begin a series of six away games on Tuesday night in San Jose. The Hurricanes will not play at home for more than two weeks. Slavin, 31, was on the ice less than 4 and a half minutes after the second period of Saturday night’s game. In the game against New Jersey on Thursday night, which culminated in a 6-3 victory, Slavin was on the ice for more than 20 minutes. It should be noted that Slavin, who did not participate in the preseason, has played in more than 75 regular season games in each of the last four seasons. In addition, in the past, 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 NHL’s most gentlemanly player. In the summer of 2024, he signed an eight-year contract. The Hurricanes’ triumph over Philadelphia was achieved thanks to Seth Jarvis’ goal with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime.“He’s being evaluated,” coach Rod Brind’Amour commented. “We’ll know more about his status on Monday. He came off a little hobbled.”
Rod Brind’Amour
