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Canes' Pitkanen Expected To Be Ready For Camp

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen (heel) is expected to be ready for training camp, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

April 17, 2013

Hurricanes consulted Pat Peake after Joni Pitkanen injury

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Hurricanes consulted Pat Peake after Joni Pitkanen injury

Washington Capitals April 11, 2013

Leg injury ends Pitkanen's season

Canes Now | News & Observer — Joni Pitkanen's leg injury, suffered Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals, has ended the Canes defenseman's season. General manager Jim Rutherford said Wednesday morning that it was his understanding the injury would sideline Pitkanen for about three months. Pitkanen was injured late in the second period at PNC Arena as he attempted to touch up the puck and force an icing call against the Caps. He went sliding into the boards, pinning his right leg under him, and needed to be carried off the ice on a stretcher. Canes coach Kirk Muller said after the game Pitkanen injured his ankle or ...

Carolina Hurricanes April 3, 2013

Canes Lose Pitkanen

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen left Tuesday night's loss to the Capitals in the second period due to an apparent lower leg injury, the Associated Press reports.

April 3, 2013

Oil Spills: Oilers Ryan Whitney still in play for trade with Hurricanes Joni Pitkanen lost to injury

Edmonton Journal — If Steve Tambellini’s cell-phone wasn’t ringing shortly after Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Joni Pitkanen suffered a serious leg injury on an icing race for the puck Tuesday night — when is the NHL going to wake up and go to no-touch? — then Jim Rutherford isn’t doing his job.

Edmonton Oilers April 2, 2013

Pitkanen injury to fuel icing debate

Canes Now | News & Observer — When does it end? How many injuries must there be in the NHL before the rule is changed? There has been much debate on whether the NHL should adopt a no-touch icing rule. Some strongly advocate such a rule, from a safety standpoint. Others are adamantly opposed, saying an offensive player should be rewarded for his hustle and determination to try and prevent an icing call. But Joni Pitkanen's leg injury Tuesday, as the Canes' defenseman attempted to touch up the puck and and force an icing call on the Washington Capitals, may have an effect on the rulesmakers. While Canes coach Kirk Muller sai...

Carolina Hurricanes April 2, 2013

Joni Pitkanen injury reignites hybrid icing debate

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Joni Pitkanen injury reignites hybrid icing debate

Washington Capitals April 2, 2013

Canes Get Pitkanen Back

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen (lower body) returned to action against Tampa Bay on Saturday night. He had three shots and three blocked shots in 20:06 worth of ice time. He was also minus-1.

March 17, 2013

Hurricanes' Pitkanen (Lower Body) Making Progress

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen (lower body) did some skating on his own Saturday but remains day-to-day, the Raleigh News and Observer reports.

March 9, 2013

DeCock: Canes return to health and winning ways

Canes Now | News & Observer — Three points from the Hurricanes’ 4-3 win over the Sabres on Tuesday: 1) Being healthy helps Their injury crisis largely abated -- Joni Pitkanen and Tim Brent remain out, and Cam Ward has joined them, but everyone else is back -- the Hurricanes have recaptured the momentum they had before half the team got hurt. After their initial two-game stumble to start the season, the Hurricanes ripped off a 8-2-1 run before the injury bug bit hard and they lost four of the next five. Restored to health, for the most part, they’ve won four straight, scoring 17 goals in the process. That makes the current ...

Carolina Hurricanes March 5, 2013

Canes' Pitkanen Leaves With Lower Body Injury

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen left Saturday's game against the Panthers with a lower-body injury and will not return, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News and Observer reports.

March 2, 2013

Panthers @ Hurricanes: Three Questions

Canes Country — Before we get to the questions, Joni Pitkanen has been reactivated and will play tonight. He'll be taking Bobby Sanguinetti's spot and will be paired with Jamie McBain. Justin Faulk is with Jay Harrison and Joe Corvo will be reunited with Tim Gleason. Cam Ward will be starting tonight. The forwards should be the same as Thursday with Kevin Westgarth the healthy extra.. (Although, Tim Brent is now a game time decision). In case you missed it, Zac Dalpe was reassigned to the Checkers yesterday. Many thanks to Todd over at Litter Box Cats for taking the time with the questions for th...

Carolina Hurricanes March 2, 2013

Canes' Pitkanen (Lower Body) Expected To Return Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen (lower body) will return to the lineup Saturday, the Raleigh News and Observer's Chip Alexander reports.

March 2, 2013

Healthier Canes make roster, lineup changes

Canes Now | News & Observer — Canes coach Kirk Muller was in for a rarity today at PNC Arena: when he blew the whistle to begin the morning skate, he had a surplus of healthy players. "It's the training camp we didn't have," Muller joked. Back on the ice were forwards Jeff Skinner and Tim Brent, and defensemen Tim Gleason, Jamie McBain and Joni Pitkanen. All had been out with injuries -- Skinner with a concussion. Muller said Skinner, Brent, McBain and Gleason would play tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Brent and Gleason were taken off injured reserve. Pitkanen, Muller said, also was close to returning to the line...

Carolina Hurricanes February 28, 2013

Canes' Pitkanen Could Play Saturday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joni Pitkanen (lower body) could be able to play on Saturday against the Lightning, the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

February 22, 2013

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Joni Pitkanen Photos

  • This April 2, 2013 photo shows Carolina Hurricanes hockey player Joni Pitkanen (25), of Finland, being taken off the ice on a stretcher with help from teammates Jiri Tlusty (19), far left, and and Tim Gleason (6), right, during the second period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes say Pitkanen will miss the rest of the season with a broken heel. General manager Jim Rutherford disclosed the severity of Pitkanen's injury Wednesday, April 3, 2013 The Ass
    This April 2, 2013 photo shows Carolina Hurricanes hockey player Joni Pitkanen (25), of Finland, being taken off the ice on a stretcher with help from teammates Jiri Tlusty (19), far left, and and Tim Gleason (6), right, during the second period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes say Pitkanen will miss the rest of the season with a broken heel. General manager Jim Rutherford disclosed the severity of Pitkanen's injury Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Chris Seward)
  • Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Jay Harrison (44), Joni Pitkanen (25), Riley Nash (20) and Tuomo Ruutu (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 30, 2013 The Associated Press
    Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Jay Harrison (44), Joni Pitkanen (25), Riley Nash (20) and Tuomo Ruutu (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Saturday, March 30, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
  • Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin, left, gets taken out by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Associated Press
    Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin, left, gets taken out by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
  • Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin, left, gets taken out by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Associated Press
    Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matt Frattin, left, gets taken out by Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen (25) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Toronto on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
  • Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis (31) and teammate Joni Pitkanen (25) of Finland, team up to block the shot of Florida Panthers' Shawn Matthias (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. The Panthers won 4-1 The Associated Press
    Carolina Hurricanes goalie Dan Ellis (31) and teammate Joni Pitkanen (25) of Finland, team up to block the shot of Florida Panthers' Shawn Matthias (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. The Panthers won 4-1. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
  • Panthers @ Hurricanes: Three Questions
    Before we get to the questions, Joni Pitkanen has been reactivated and will play tonight. He'll be taking Bobby Sanguinetti's spot and will be paired with Jamie McBain. Justin Faulk is with Jay Harrison and Joe Corvo will be reunited with Tim Gleason. Cam Ward will be starting tonight. The forwards should be the same as Thursday with Kevin Westgarth the healthy extra.. (Although, Tim Brent is now a game time decision). In case you missed it, Zac Dalpe was reassigned to the Checkers yesterday. Many thanks to Todd over at Litter Box Cats for taking the time with the questions for th...
  • Game 14 Recap: Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 0
    The Carolina Hurricanes came limping into the Bell Centre on Monday night, missing regulars Jeff Skinner, Tim Gleason, Joni Pitkanen and Tim Brent, and looked out of synch with a make shift lineup while losing 3-0 to the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs outshot the Canes in every period and controlled play for much of the game. Cam Ward put in a solid effort for two plus periods and held down the fort until Brandon Prust beat the goalie two minutes into the third period. Later in the period, Ward had a puck bounce into the net off of his shoulder and then 18 seconds later, saw the puck bo...
  • Canes’ Pitkanen healthy and playing well
    It’s still early in the season, but Joni Pitkanen of the Carolina Hurricanes may be playing some of the best hockey of his career.
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