Pitkanen is the top minute eater on the Canes and will missed. Considering he is out indefinitely, it may be safe to drop the former 4th overall pick.
Pitkanen was unable to play in the Canes last game and was a late scratch. It sounds like he will miss at least one game and that veteran Jaroslav Spacek will fill in for him.
Pitkanen plays a lot of minutes and is clearly banged up so expect a few more maintenance days. He's scored three goals and 11 points in 19 games with a minus-11 rating.
If you own Pitkanen, remember to slot him back into your lineup.
Check back tomorrow for a further update on Pitkanen's status.
It was expected that Pitkanen would play tomorrow. His absence from practice could indicate he is not healthy enough to return.
Pitkanen isn't expected back into the lineup until Sunday but could get back in today. Stay tuned for a further update on the minutes eater.
Pitkanen was recently downgraded from day-to-day to week-to-week. The Finnish stalwart will continue to help a defense-first lineup get back on the winning side when he returns.
Pitkanen is probably the most important defender on the Canes' blue line. Considering the team is moving into a more defense- first system, his absence is especially troubling.
Pitkanen is likely still at least a week away from drawing back into the lineup. Prior to getting hurt he scored three goals and eight points through 16 games. The Canes could really use their top minutes eater right now.
Pitkanen will miss his second consecutive game tonight. Prior to getting hurt he registered three goals and eight points with a minus-10 rating. Look for Derek Joslin to stay in the lineup and Jamie McBain to take his spot on the top PP unit.
Tough break for the Canes, who lose their top minutes eater. He scored three goals and eight points through his first 16 games of the season.
