RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina
Brind’Amour said it was unclear exactly how much time the players will miss. Reimer left with a lower-body injury, while Brind’Amour said Mrazek is dealing with a concussion and Pesce has a shoulder injury.
“Obviously nobody’s, I would say, short term,” Brind’Amour said. “Longer term for, really, all of them. That’s about all I can tell you.”
Later Monday, team president and general manager Don Waddell said the team has moved Pesce to the long-term injured reserve — aiding the team with salary-cap moves — but that he didn't think the goaltenders would be out "long term.” He also said Mrazek is going through the concussion protocol and has “more of a neck injury," though he hasn't had a headache.
“It's weeks at the most,” Waddell said of the goaltenders. “Petr might be less than that.”
The injuries to Reimer and Mrazek forced the Hurricanes to turn to 42-year-old emergency goaltender David Ayres in the 6-3 win.
Reimer’s injury occurred when Toronto’s Zach Hyman pushed Carolina
The Hurricanes have since recalled goaltenders Anton Forsberg and Alex Nedeljkovic from Charlotte of the American Hockey League ahead of Tuesday's home game against Dallas.
As for Pesce, Brind’Amour said the 25-year-old
The Hurricanes acquired
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