Ruutu out rest of game with injury.
Ruutu left the game with a lower-body injury and will not return. He had hip surgery in the offseason and missed the Hurricanes' first 29 games, no word if that is what is bothering him.
Tuomo Ruutu News
Tuomo Ruutu will make his season debut tonight for the Carolina Hurricanes against the New Jersey Devils #TSN
Ruutu will start on the fourth line for the Hurricanes, but will likely move up before the end of the game.
Head coach Kirk Muller said Tuomo Ruutu and Joni Pitkanen will travel with the #Canes this weekend.
Ruutu hasn't played in a game this season because of a hip injury. He skated today without a no-contact jersey for the first time this season. Monitor his status tomorrow to make sure he is going to be in the lineup.
Tuomo Ruutu skating with the #Canes, not in a non-contact jersey.
Ruutu (hip) has not played a game this season but he is working towards a return. He likely won't be back for at least another week but when he returns he will certainly help the Hurricanes up front. It is not a question of talent for Ruutu it is about staying healthy. Ruutu has missed 106 games over the last five seasons due to injury but when healthy he had 34 points in 72 games last season.
Muller says once Ruutu is cleared for practice, may not be long before he could play. Says in good physical condition.
Ruutu has had a hard time staying healthy in his career but it looks like he could be back shortly and provide the Hurricanes with some depth up front. Doctors will likely make a decision on March 15th on when Ruutu can join his teammates at practice.
Carolina general manager Jim Rutherford told the News & Observer on Wednesday that Ruutu -- who had 18 goals and 16 assists last season -- underwent hip surgery recently in Colorado and would be sidelined until April at the earliest.
Carolina loses a bit of grit and scoring depth with Ruutu absent. He was unlikely to be a significant fantasy contributor, however.
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Ruutu returns
Look for Ruutu on the top line tonight. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.
If there's no soreness from practice Ruutu could play tomorrow Muller says
Ruutu skated on the top line this morning and could get back in the lineup tomorrow. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.
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Lines based on jersey color: Ruutu-Staal-Tlusty,
Ruutu skated on the top line this morning which could mean he gets back in the lineup soon. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.
Tuomo Ruutu is practicing with the #Canes today.
Ruutu is back on the ice for the first time since getting hurt. He should be able to get back into games before the end of the regular season.
Canes and Ruutu have agreed! #greatnewsgreatcane
Scratch Ruutu off your trade deadline radar as the winger will assuredly stay in Carolina. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games.
Canes forward Tuomo Ruutu is expected to be sidelined three weeks with an upper-body injury, general manager Jim Rutherford said today.
Bad news for Ruutu. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games. Have to think this limits the teams willing to take him on via trade.
Tuomo Ruutu, who suffered upper-body injury last night against Habs, is having an MRI today.
Sounds like this injury could be serious. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games. Have to think this injury effects his trade value.
Tuomo Ruutu has an upper-body injury and will not return to tonight's game.
Tough break for Ruutu, who was reportedly playing a very strong game before getting hurt. The winger has 17 goals and 30 points in 56 games. Have to think this injury effects his trade value.
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Ponikarovsky-Ruutu-Jokinen
Ruutu moves down to the second PP unit for tonight's game. Four of his 26 points have come with the man advantage.
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Ruutu with Staal and Jssui.
Ruutu moves up to the top line where he can be expected to chip in a bit more offensively. The Vantaa, Finland native scored 14 goals and 22 points in 41 games. This situation is the most ideal for his fantasy hockey value.
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Ponikarovsky-Jokinen-Ruutu with McBain-Harrison at other end. Everyone else filling in as killers.
Ruutu moves to the second PP unit. Four of his 18 points have come with the man advantage.
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Some PP work has Staal, Ruutu and Brent with Faulk, McBain at points.
Ruutu moves up to the top power play unit. Three of his fifteen points have come with the man advantage.
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Appears Ruutu back with Skinner as wings with Jussi.
Coach Paul Maurice changes lines as frequently as socks as Ruutu moves to the second line. The Finnish left wing scored three goals and five points over his past nine games.
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Alexei Ponikarovsky - Eric Staal - Tuomo Ruutu
Ruutu moves up to the top line, playing with Eric Staal. Through his first seven games, the gritty winger has been a bit behind pace with only a goal and three points. Look for his production to rise while playing with an elite center in Staal.