RALEIGH, NC – Rutherford also announced that netminder Brian Boucher, who has been sidelined since Dec. 5 with a lower-body injury, will be removed from injured reserve.
Boucher should be an option to backup Cam Ward in the upcoming weeks.
Head coach Kirk Muller said there is a chance Brian Boucher could see conditioning in Charlotte soon as he returns from injury.
Makes sense that the elder Boucher would need some conditioning before getting back in game action. That move should keep Justin Peters on the roster for another two weeks.
Goaltender Brian Boucher, out since Dec. 6 with a lower-body injury, has been back on the ice working and is set to rejoin team practices this week. It's possible Boucher could be available during the homestand, although his status for tonight's game won't be known until the skate.
Boucher has been practicing for a few weeks now so his return should come shortly. It will be interesting to see what the club does with its three goalies.
Boucher participating in practice means he is taking the next step. With the Canes already out of the running, don't expect Boucher to hold much value.
Rutherford said Boucher likely out another couple of months. Said would not look to acquire another backup. "We'll stick with our guys."
The club re-called Justin Peters which is a good indicator that Boucher won't play for a while. You can likely find a better option than an injured, veteran backup on a struggling team.
Goaltender Brian Boucher was injured last week in practice and has been placed on injured reserve. His return from a lower-body injury is uncertain.
The club re-called Justin Peters which is a good indicator that Boucher won't play for a while. You can likely find a better option than an injured, veteran backup on a struggling team.