| May 29, 2024 |
Suzuki signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday. - Suzuki was eligible to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract. He had 14 goals and 30 points in 51 regular-season contests with AHL Springfield in 2023-24. The 23-year-old was selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, but he hasn't made his NHL debut yet. |
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| April 26, 2024 |
Suzuki was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday. - Suzuki has 14 goals and 30 points in 51 outings with Springfield in 2023-24. Although he'll be with the Hurricanes, the 22-year-old is not expected to play for Carolina during the postseason. |
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| Nov. 2, 2023 |
Suzuki (shoulder) was activated off the non-roster, injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Tuscon on Thursday, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal. - Suzuki suffered the injury during the preseason and missed the start of the 2023-24 campaign as a result. The 22-year-old had 13 goals and 32 points in 50 contests with AHL Chicago last season. He'll get back up to speed in the minors, but if all goes well, Suzuki might get an opportunity to make his NHL debut before the end of the campaign. The Hurricanes took him with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. |
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| Nov. 1, 2023 |
Suzuki (shoulder) is expected to return to action soon after coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters Wednesday, "I think they're really close to playing, if not about to play," per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site. - Given his extended absence, Suzuki could be in line for some minutes in the minors on a conditioning assignment, though the club doesn't currently have an AHL affiliate which will complicate matters. Eventually, once given the all-clear to suit up, Suzuki could challenge for a spot on the 23-man roster despite having yet to make his NHL debut. |
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| Oct. 13, 2023 |
Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, coach Rod Brind'Amour said that Suzuki (shoulder) is not close to returning to action. - It was thought the injury suffered Oct. 7 was not serious, but according to Brind'Amour, Suzuki is 'still a ways away' from returning to action. Suzuki has yet to play in the NHL. The 22-year-old was selected 28th overall in the 2019 Draft. Suzuki had 13 goals and 32 points in 50 games with AHL Chicago last season. |
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| Oct. 8, 2023 |
Suzuki's shoulder injury was classified as "not serious" by coach Rod Brind'Amour, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Suzuki is expected to be out for at least a week after suffering a shoulder injury in Thursday's preseason contest. While Suzuki's status for Carolina's opener may be in doubt, it doesn't sound like the injury will sideline him long-term. Suzuki will likely start the year in the minors, with an eye toward making his NHL debut at some point in the 2023-24 season. |
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| Oct. 5, 2023 |
Suzuki (upper body) won't return to Thursday's preseason game versus the Predators. - Suzuki was ruled out during the second intermission. The 22-year-old forward missed a month last season after sustaining an injury in training camp, so it's a little concerning the pattern is repeating this year. It's unclear if Suzuki will play in the Hurricanes' final preseason game Friday versus the Predators. |
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| Nov. 9, 2022 |
Suzuki (upper body) was removed from non-roster injured reserve and sent down to AHL Chicago on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Suzuki's injury during training camp pretty much guaranteed he would start the year in the minors. While the organization appears set to allow Suzuki to get his legs back under him while in the minors, he should be on the shortlist of potential call-ups for the rest of the season. |
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| Oct. 5, 2022 |
Suzuki (upper body) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Suzuki missed most of training camp with an upper-body injury and will likely be moved to the minors once he's healthy. The 2019 first-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut. |
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| Sept. 28, 2022 |
Suzuki (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of Carolina's training camp, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports. - Suzuki will likely head to the minors once he's medically cleared. The 21-year-old forward picked up seven goals and 14 points through 34 games with AHL Chicago last year. |
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| Sept. 22, 2022 |
Suzuki (upper body) participated in Thursday's practice in a non-contact jersey, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports. - Suzuki didn't participate in the Hurricanes' prospect showcase, and it's clear he's hampered by an injury. The 21-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but it's unclear if he'll be able to play in any preseason games. |
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