ANDREI SVECHNIKOV NEWS

Might play against Knights Svechnikov (upper body) told reporters, "We'll see," when asked if he would be available against Vegas on Tuesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Svechnikov was stuck in a four-game goal drought before sustaining his upper-body injury that cost him the last six contests. Through 16 games this season, Svechnikov has found the back of the net just once and will need to significantly improve his goal-scoring rate in order to record a fifth 20-goal campaign of his six-year NHL career.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Svechnikov (upper body) is out indefinitely, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Tuesday that Svechnikov will be "out for at least a while" following the results of an MRI on Monday. Details regarding the injury and an exact timetable remain unclear, but Svechnikov will miss his third straight contest Tuesday versus Ottawa. He has picked up one goal, 10 assists, 41 shots on net and 29 hits in 16 outings this season. Martin Necas is projected to play on the second line in Tuesday's contest.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting MRI Head coach Rod Brind'Amour told Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site Monday that Svechnikov (upper body) is scheduled to undergo an MRI.

Impact Brind'Amour was unable to provide any additional information. It would be a surprise if Svechnikov, who has missed the past two games, was available to play Tuesday against Ottawa. The 23-year-old winger has one goal, 10 assists, 41 shots on net and 29 hits through 16 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Saturday Svechnikov (upper body) will miss Saturday's game versus the Hurricanes, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Svechnikov will miss his second straight game with the injury. The 23-year-old winger does not have a specific timeline to return. With Svechnikov out, Michael Bunting is likely to remain in the top six while Brendan Lemieux stays in the lineup.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Svechnikov will miss Thursday's game versus Calgary because of an upper-body injury.

Impact Svechnikov has a goal and 11 points in 16 contests this season. He missed the first eight games of the 2023-24 campaign because of a knee injury. With Svechnikov unavailable, Brendan Lemieux is likely to draw into the lineup Thursday.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Thursday Svechnikov is good to play Thursday after missing Tuesday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia with an illness.

Impact Svechnikov has a goal and nine points in 12 contests this season. He's projected to play on a line with Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen in his return. Brendan Lemieux is likely to serve as a healthy scratch after playing Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Thursday Svechnikov (illness) was back at practice Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Svechnikov missed Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia but looks good to go versus the Islanders on Thursday. Svechnikov is on a four-game point streak, giving him a goal and eight assists in 12 games. The 23-year-old had 55 points in 64 games last season and 30 goals with 39 assists in 78 games during the 2021-22 campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Tuesday's game Svechnikov (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Flyers.

Impact Svechnikov has an active four-game point streak (one goal, four assists), so this absence due to illness comes at a rough time. The 23-year-old winger has slowly gotten back up to speed after recovering from ACL surgery, which kept him out of the lineup for the first eight contests of this campaign. Brendan Lemieux will likely be in the lineup Tuesday, while Svechnikov will aim to be healthy again for Thursday's game versus the Islanders.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fuels comeback win Svechnikov scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The Hurricanes trailed 2-1 before Svechnikov set up Brady Skjei for the equalizer and scored the go-ahead goal himself in a span of 1:14 late in the third period. The goal was Svechnikov's first of the year, and it might just be the one to open the floodgates. The winger has a goal and five helpers over his last six games, giving him nine points, 28 shots, 24 hits, 18 PIM and a plus-1 rating through 12 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches helper Saturday Svechnikov posted an even-strength assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Lightning.

Impact Since returning from IR in late October following knee surgery back in March, Svechnikov's point totals (four assists in seven games) have been mediocre at best -- and he's still waiting on his first goal. It may be taking him awhile to get back up to speed, but there's still good reason to expect he will rediscover his scoring touch at some point. You may just want to keep him on your fantasy bench until he starts showing a little more consistency.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in season debut Svechnikov (knee) was scoreless in his season debut in Friday's 3-0 win against the Sharks.

Impact Svechnikov ended up with four shots on goal, a blocked shot, a minor penalty and three hits in his 13:40 of ice time across 16 shifts. He was skating on the team's fourth line to get back into game shape, but he'll more than likely scoot back to his regular top-six forward job once he is fully acclimated after the long layoff.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canes F Andrei Svechnikov to make season debut vs. Sharks Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov was activated off injured reserve and will make his season debut Friday against the San Jose S...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Andrei Svechnikov from injured reserve

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Andrei Svechnikov from injured reserve

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making season debut Friday Svechnikov (knee) has been activated off injured reserve and will be in action versus San Jose on Friday.

Impact Svechnikov will suit up for the first time since March 11 against the Golden Knights due to his ACL injury. Despite playing in just 64 games last season, the Russian winger still managed to reach both the 20-goal and 50-point thresholds. With his injury concerns behind him, Svechnikov should be capable of hitting those marks again in 2023-24 and possibly pushing for 60 points.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not quite ready Svechnikov (knee) won't play Thursday versus the Kraken, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Svechnikov will miss his eighth straight game to start the season, but he is likely more in the day-to-day range now. This may be a case of the Hurricanes not wanting him to play back-to-back days after a long absence. Svechnikov has not been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Sharks.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ruled out Thursday Svechnikov (knee) hasn't been ruled out for Thursday's matchup with Seattle. Coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters, "When he gives us the green light, we'll definitely chuck him in...

Impact Svechnikov was on the ice Wednesday skating in a fourth-line role, which is unlikely to be his spot in the lineup once cleared to play. Despite being limited to just 64 games last season, the 23-year-old winger managed to put up the fourth 20-goal campaign in his five-year NHL career. Barring a last-minute setback, Svechnikov should be in line to reach that threshold again this season. Whenever he is cleared to play, the Russian should slot into a top-six role and link up with the No. 1 power-play unit.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Practices, won't play Tuesday Svechnikov (knee) won't play Tuesday against Tampa Bay despite being a full participant in Monday's practice, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Impact Svechnikov believes he should be ready to return after a few more practice sessions. He hasn't since March 3 due to knee surgery. Svechnikov accounted for 23 goals and 55 points in 64 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes at training camp Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes to start training camp in his recovery from a serious knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Ruled out of season opener Svechnikov (knee) won't be available for Wednesday's season opener versus Ottawa and likely won't travel with the Hurricanes for the team's upcoming six-game road trip , Cory Laval...

Impact According to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, when asked about Svechnikov on Tuesday, coach Rod Brind'Amour said "It's not something you want to rush him back from. Obviously, he's close, but not ready. So, we'll go without him for a while." Although at this point he's only officialy been ruled out of Wednesday's matchup with the Senators, it sounds like Svechnikov will almost certainly miss at least a few more games to start the season. Michael Bunting is currently on track to start the campaign skating in Svechnikov's spot on Carolina's top line.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Wednesday Svechnikov (knee) practiced in a yellow jersey Tuesday, indicating he likely won't be available for Wednesday's season opener versus Ottawa, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journ...

Impact Svechnikov is still working his way back from offseason knee surgery. The fact that he's been able to practice in a non-contact capacity is certainly encouraging, but it looks like he'll probably still miss some time to start the season. If Svechnikov is unable to go, Michael Bunting could get an opportunity to skate on the top line against the Senators.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting year on IR Svechnikov (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Svechnikov was still skating in a non-contact jersey in practice over the weekend and it's unclear when he's expected to return to action. He's still working his way back from knee surgery in March. The 23-year-old tallied 55 points in 64 games before the injury last season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still in non-contact jersey Svechnikov (knee) practiced in a yellow jersey once again Friday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Impact Svechnikov has yet to put on a non-contact jersey, but he is still expected to be ready for the start of the regular season Wednesday versus the Senators. Svechnikov underwent reconstructive surgery on his knee March 11 after registering 23 goals and 55 points in 64 games last season. Look for Svechnikov to be a top-six forward and play on the top power-play unit this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forward Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes at training camp

Andrei Svechnikov is back on the ice for the Carolina Hurricanes to start training camp in his recovery from a serious knee injury

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track to play in opener Svechnikov (knee) is on track to be ready for the start of the regular season, Hurricanes GM Don Waddell told Michael Russo of The Athletic on Wednesday.

Impact Svechnikov underwent reconstructive knee surgery March 11, but he's ahead of schedule in his recovery. The 23-year-old had 23 goals and 55 points in 64 contests in 2022-23. Svechnikov is expected to serve in a top-six role once he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE