When the Hurricanes face off with the Red Wings for the second time in three days Saturday night, they’ll have a big absence in the lineup, as Jordan Staal is unavailable due to his placement on the NHL’s COVID protocol list. That will, however, mean an opportunity for Morgan Geekie, recalled from the Hurricanes’ taxi squad today.
Geekie, Teuvo Teravainen and Rod Brind’Amour spoke to the media following Thursday’s morning skate, here’s a full breakdown of everything they had to say:
Rod Brind’Amour
On the absence of Jordan Staal: He’s our leader on and off the ice.