Riley Nash News

The Carolina Hurricanes have six restricted free agents that could make an impact on their roster next season or in the future.

Even after the Carolina Hurricanes season ended, some of the team's top prospects were still playing on in the AHL playoffs as members of the Charlotte Checkers .

Well the NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone. While lady luck was not on the Carolina Hurricanes side, at least she didn't knock them down and rub their face in the mud.

It was announced Wednesday that Jared will finally get his chance. He will be joining the Canes for the final two regular season games.

Recalled RHP Josh Stinson from Frederick . Optioned RHP Alex Burnett to Norfolk .

The Carolina Hurricanes may have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs this season, but their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers clinched fourth place in the Western Conference of the AHL and will play Edmonton Oilers' affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons.

The Carolina Hurricanes are creating a special moment for the Staal family. The team announced on Wednesday that it was calling up Jared Staal to make his NHL debut on Thursday.

The Islanders clinched an Eastern Conference playoff spot despite a 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday night.

Riley Nash and Jeff Skinner both scored in the first two rounds of the shootout to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.