The bye week could not have possibly come at a better time for the Carolina Hurricanes to heal up and prepare for the stretch run, but when they return on Saturday they will do so without a key contributor.
The Canes announced Monday that forward Sebastian Aho will be out indefinitely after suffering both a concussion and a lower-body injury on a third-period hit from Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano on Sunday. Aho has not been moved to injured reserve, and as of yet no recall has been made from Charlotte, with that likely to follow on Thursday or Friday before the Canes depart for Detroit.