After one game in Charlotte, it's right back to the NHL for the captain.
The Carolina Hurricanes announced Saturday that defensemen Michal Jordan will join the Hurricanes in New Jersey as they prepare to face the Devils tonight.
Jordan appeared in just one game during this quick stint with the Checkers, recording an assist in the team's 4-2 win over the Iowa Wild. With Jordan gone, the Checkers could be shorthanded on the blueline as they hit the road for a four-game swing. Rasmus Rissanen exited Wednesday's game early due to injury and did not play in Thursday's rematch, nor did he practice Friday, so his status remains uncertain. Head coach Jeff Daniels deemed him day-to-day following Thursday's tilt, and he will be making the trip, so it would seem that he is fairly close to returning, but should he not be ready to go Sunday, the Checkers could find themselves in need of a sixth defenseman. .
The 24-year-old defnseman returns to Carolina after his most productive stint yet, as he recorded his first three NHL points (1g, 2a) in just three outings. He has played a career-high 19 NHL games this season after totaling just five over his previous four professional campaigns, all within the Carolina organization.
The native of Zlin, Czech Republic, has 11 points (2g, 9a) in 30 AHL games this season, his first as the Checkers’ captain.
