Already down three difference makers, the group lost another center in Mark Jankowski on Sunday, adding more adversity to the Canes' road trip this week.
The Carolina Hurricanes face growing forward depth issues after center Mark Jankowski suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday, joining an injury list that already includes Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed that Jankowski was sent back to Raleigh for further evaluation, effectively ending his participation in the current road trip.
While Jarvis may return during the road trip, the Hurricanes remain depleted down the middle. Writer Ben Huffman argues that Carolina must recall an internal center candidate like Justin Robidas or Skyler Brind'Amour before playing Vancouver, rather than continuing to use Jordan Martinook out of position.
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