Canes' Pitkanen Expected To Be Ready For Camp: Joni Pitkanen (heel) is expected to be ready for training camp, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports. (Updated 4/17/13)
Injury Report
Heel - (Updated - 4/17/13)
Fantasy Analysis
Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said Joni Pitkanen's surgery Tuesday went well, and the defenseman should be ready for camp in the fall. (Updated 4/17/13).
04/02/2013 22:09 Ovechkin, Caps top Canes despite Tlusty's hat trick
Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 Tuesday night despite allowing three goals to Jiri Tlusty.
03/25/2013 12:24 Neutral Zone Wrap: Don't sleep on these guys
Who can help your team in the final block of the regular season? Evan Berofsky offers some options in his latest Neutral Zone Wrap.
Joni Pitkanen is an oft-injured veteran who doesnt fight, and produces points only sporatically. Yet despite the aforementioned headaches, the 28 year-old defender possesses undeniable talent, and makes for a decent value pick if you're not adverse to risk in the later rounds. Playing just 30 games last season due to injury, Pitkanen's points-per-game ratio was solid, as he managed 17 points. You know what you're going to get with Pitkanen, just don't expect much more. (Updated 8/14/12)
