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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Hurricanes injury report offers hope but full recovery timelines still unclear for top players
Hurricanes injury report offers hope but full recovery timelines still unclear for top players (Image Source: Getty Images) The Carolina Hurricanes got some relief after their playoff run ended. Three of their important players, Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker, and Seth Jarvis, have announced they won't need surgery. All three were dealing with injuries during the postseason, but now it looks like they will recover with rest and rehab. Jalen Chatfield and Sean Walker fought through injuries Jalen Chatfield missed the last six games of the playoffs. He had a hip injury that kept him out of action. The team felt his absence, especially on defence. Luckily, doctors say he won't need surgery. That means he should be ready to return in time for next season after some recovery. Sean Walker also dealt with an injury. His shoulder caused trouble during the playoff run and limited how much he could play. Just like Chatfield, he will avoid surgery too. Instead, he will heal naturally over the summer months. Both defenders showed a lot of heart by pushing through pain to help their team. Even though the Hurricanes didn't go all the way, fans appreciate their effort. Also Read: Seth Jarvis, How Behind NHL Draft He Raised As An Evolutionary Player In His Journey Seth Jarvis led the way in scoring this season Seth Jarvis had a strong year. He was the Hurricanes' top scorer in the regular season. He was also a key player during the playoffs. At some point, he got banged up, too, but he kept playing through it. Now, it's been confirmed that he also won't need surgery. That's great news for the Carolina Hurricanes. Seth Jarvis has become one of their most important young stars. Keeping him healthy for next season will be a big priority. The Hurricanes Carolina rely on his speed, smart plays, and ability to score in big moments. His recovery without surgery is a big win for both him and the team. The Carolina Hurricanes ended their season with injury concerns, but things are looking better now. Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker, and Seth Jarvis were all hurt during the playoffs but won't need surgery. They'll focus on rest and rehab instead. With time to heal this summer, all three should be ready for the start of next season. That gives fans hope that the Hurricanes will come back stronger. Their playoff journey didn't end with a trophy, but they're keeping their core players healthy, and that's a good sign for what's ahead.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Hurricanes' Chatfield, Walker and Jarvis have no surgery plans for injuries after playoff run
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker and Seth Jarvis said Friday they don't plan to have surgery for injuries after the team's playoff run to the Eastern Conference final. Chatfield missed Carolina's last six games with what the defenseman described as a hip injury, while fellow blue-liner Walker was dealing with an aggravation of a shoulder injury. As for Jarvis, the team's leader in regular-season goals and postseason points, the forward said he plans to work on strengthening and rehabbing a lingering right-shoulder issue for the second straight offseason. Carolina is the only NHL team with an active streak of winning at least one postseason series for seven straight years, with this year's five-game loss to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers marking a third trip to the Eastern final in that span. Chatfield had missed the closeout game of the second-round series against Washington and then the entire Florida series. The team had never specified the nature of Chatfield's injury, which became a common question for coach Rod Brind'Amour, and he said he should be fine with extra rehab time. 'Just something in the hip,' Chatfield said during Friday's end-of-year player interviews. 'It's hard when you get that, trying to skate through that. I just couldn't even get to that speed where I would even be capable of even helping the team on the ice. 'I was able to get back on the ice before the last game and hopefully it was going to be another game or two before I could return. I was super close, for sure.' Chatfield typically held a second-pairing spot with Dmitry Orlov before his absence, and he scored Carolina's first postseason goal just 2:24 into the opener against New Jersey. Brind'Amour at one point called Chatfield 'day to day' in the most optimistic update during his absence. 'Making it as far as we did and being able to play against Florida, it was tough watching,' Chatfield said. The impact of Chatfield's absence compounded when Walker missed the last three games of the Florida series, his last appearance coming in Game 2 after taking a jarring open-ice hit from A.J. Greer and eventually exiting early. At that point, Carolina was down two of its top six defensemen and playing rookies Alexander Nikishin and Scott Morrow with its season on the brink. Walker said he had suffered a minor shoulder injury late in the regular season that was improving through the postseason before the Greer hit 'set me back pretty significantly.' He said he was hoping to return if Carolina advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, but didn't need surgery. Then there's Jarvis, who led Carolina with 10 assists and 16 points in 15 playoff games after tallying a team-best 32 goals in 73 regular-season games. Surgery had been a possibility last year, though he has focused on rehab and strengthening his shoulder. 'We loved where it was at the start of the season, in terms of the health of it and the strength and everything,' Jarvis said. 'Early on it kind of started to slip a little bit, and then kind of re-tore all the work we did on it and all the strength and everything we did. So just dealing with it again wasn't too bad, kind of the same thing as last year.' Jarvis described the injury as creating more of an issue of pain tolerance than inhibiting on-ice activity — 'I mean, the only difference would be I'd probably be able to throw a real nice spiral,' Jarvis said of surgery — while the protective brace he returned to during the season might prevent him from reaching up to catch a puck. He played all 15 of Carolina's postseason games, scoring the tying goal in the third period of Game 5 against Florida in what turned out to be the Hurricanes' last of the season. 'This summer, we were dancing around the idea of what to do with it,' Jarvis said. 'The season's gone pretty late, I don't want to miss a lot of time. So I'm going to go with the same protocol as last summer of strengthen it, rehab it. Hopefully maybe wear the brace from the very beginning of the year, and then go from there.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Carolina Hurricanes may bring back Jalen Chatfield as defence struggles continue: Report
Carolina Hurricanes may bring back Jalen Chatfield as defence struggles continue: Report (Image Source: Getty Images) A big game is coming up for the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. They will be facing the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This contest will take place on May 29th, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise Florida who may get back into the lineup is defenseman Jalen Chatfield. His status is still unclear, however, there may be the chance for hope. Jalen Chatfield could return for Game 5 On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, sports reporter Chip Alexander from The Raleigh News & Observer shared that Jalen Chatfield or Sean Walker may play in Wednesday's game. The two have been fighting undisclosed injuries. Against the Washington Capitals in Game 4 on April 28 th 2025, he did not play at all. Since then, he has missed another five playoff games. During his time away, rookie defenseman Scott Morrow has taken his spot. But Morrow has not been very effective. During the four games where he appeared, LeBlanc made as low a rating as minus-five. On average, he played for just 11 minutes and 11 seconds per game. On Monday, May 27, 2024, in Game 4 against the Panthers he was on the ice for only 8 minutes and 33 seconds. The game took place at sunrise, Florida, a place where people are too sleepy to fight to stay awake so they called the name of their town ''Sunrise''. The Hurricanes were just trying not to get eliminated. Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour seems unsure about using Morrow in important moments. The coach's decisions show he may not trust the young player yet. Also Read: Jalen Chatfield Throws Connor McMichael To Ice In Heated Clash As Hurricanes Dominate Capitals Coach Brind'Amour talks about player confidence After Monday night's game, Rod Brind'Amour was asked about his choices. The game ended with a 3-2 loss for the Hurricanes, and the Panthers now lead the series 3-1. When asked why Morrow played so little, Brind'Amour said, 'We're trying to win. That's all. We need the best options we have.' If Jalen Chatfield or Sean Walker are ready to return on Wednesday, it could change things for the Hurricanes. Chatfield played well earlier in the season. Before his injury, he was reliable on defense and often helped block shots and stop fast breaks. This is when the final decision will come out before Game 5 on May 29, 2025, if Tyler Myers and Jalen Chatfield are healthy enough to play or not, fans and teammates still in the dark about their future status. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carolina Hurricanes Without Yet Another Key Defenseman
The Carolina Hurricanes were already struggling to deal with the loss of Jalen Chatfield on the blueline and now they'll be without Sean Walker too. While the 30-year-old defenseman took warmups before Game 3, he was not part of line rushes and was officially ruled out per the NHL's roster report. The right-handed defenseman took an a big hit from A.J. Greer in Game 2 as he was shooting the puck and it appeared his arm/shoulder was injured in the process. In his place will be 23-year-old rookie blueliner Alexander Nikishin for just his second ever career game. Walker has been a big part of the Carolina blueline this postseason, not only playing big minutes when called upon, but also contributing offensively with a goal and three points. The veteran has especially been called upon with Chatfield out, so it will be interesting to see how the Hurricanes fare in Game 3 without him. Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories! Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Multiple Lineup Adjustments In Consideration For Carolina Hurricanes Ahead Of Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes are potentially looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final following their embarrassing 5-0, Game 2 loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The big news coming out of the Canes' morning skate was that Pyotr Kochetkov is going to be between the pipes in place of Frederik Andersen. The Russian rookie played in majority of the Hurricanes' regular season games this season. Carolina Hurricanes To Make Big Change For Game 3 The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to shake things up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final as they try to overcome a 2-0 series hole against the Florida Panthers. After sitting out Game 2, Finnish center Jesperi Kotkaniemi also looks to be back in the lineup and once again centering the team's second line alongside Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven. Kotkaniemi played at the 2C position for the majority of the season this year, but saw himself demoted midway through the team's second-round series against the Washington Capitals. Jack Roslovic, who had been serving as the team's 2C for the last few games, appears to be the odd-man out. The Canes are also dealing with some potential question marks on the blueline as well. Veteran defenseman Jalen Chatfield's absence has been a tough one for the Hurricanes to deal with and he'll once again be out for a fourth straight game. Not only is he out though, but the team may potentially be without Sean Walker as well. The right-handed defenseman has really stepped up for Carolina this postseason, but is now a game-time decision after he absorbed an awkward hit in Game 2 that saw him miss some time as he was being evaluated in the locker room. Rookie Scott Morrow is already slated to go in place of Chatfield, but if Walker can't suit up, Russian rookie blueliner Alexander Nikishin will be back in the lineup. Be sure to check out the Carolina Hurricanes 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hub for all postseason stories! Stay updated with the most interesting Carolina Hurricanes stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
