After 632 days since his last taste of NHL action, the Finnish defenseman put on a strong showing in his Carolina Hurricanes debut.

This former Liiga defenseman is getting another chance in the NHL.

After playing three games in the first week of the fresh 2026-27 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have been awarded a few days off. Through three games, the defending Stanley Cup champions are 1-1-1. Next up on Carolina’s schedule is the Montreal Canadiens (on Tuesday, October 6), which is a rematch from the 2026 Eastern […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Suddenly Promote 27-Year-Old Skater Before Canadiens Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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