Most Recent Joni Pitkanen News
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Pitkanen draws into his first game since December 6th. He has three goals and 12 points on the season.
March 21, 2012, 11 a.m.
Asked Pitkanen how close he is. A week? "Maybe sooner," he said with a smile.
Sounds like Pitkanen could return this week. Limited to only 21 games this season, the veteran has three goals and 12 points.
March 19, 2012, 2:29 p.m.
Joni Pitkanen is practicing again today.
Pitkanen continues to practice, which is a great sign. Limited to only 21 games this season, Pitkanen has three goals and 12 points.
March 16, 2012, 12:12 p.m.
While the defenseman won't play tonight against the St. Louis Blues and still may be another week or so away from getting back in the lineup, he was glad to be back on the ice with his teammates and coaches.
Pitkanen gets back into his first practice since getting hurt which is a great sign. Limited to only 21 games this season, Pitkanen has three goals and 12 points.
March 15, 2012, 3:11 p.m.
Pitkanen skating with Dave Lewis that is.
Pitkanen had been sidelined since December 6th due to a concussion and knee surgery. Getting back on the ice is certainly a good sign but only the first step.
March 9, 2012, 10:45 a.m.
Word is that barring D injuries, Pitkanen may not return until last two weeks of season.
Limited to only 21 games this season, Pitkanen has three goals and 12 points. He could be an option during the fantasy hockey playoffs but don't expect him to unseat stud rookie Justin Faulk.
March 3, 2012, 10:34 a.m.
Rutherford says D Joni Pitkanen (concussion/knee surgery) likely out until first week of March.
The March timeline likely is regarding his knee injury as Pitkanen still remains out indefinitely with a concussion. The former 4th overall pick has three goals and 12 points through 21 games but should not be owned in single-season leagues right now.
Jan. 24, 2012, 11 a.m.
@B_Low_ He is still recovering from the puck to the face, but it's not too serious. Pitkanen will be out another couple of weeks, at least.
Pitkanen last played on December 6th due to a concussion. He was deemed out indefinitely at the time. If you don't have an available roster spot for him, it's likely safe to drop him and keep an eye on the Finnish dman in February.
Jan. 19, 2012, 1:23 p.m.
Per team press release, Joni Pitkanen will be out an additional four weeks with knee surgery.
Pitkanen last played on December 6th due to a concussion. He was deemed out indefinitely at the time. If you don't have an available roster spot for him, it's likely safe to drop him and keep an eye on the Finnish dman in February.
Jan. 3, 2012, 1:43 p.m.
Same report for Pitkanen. Not cleared by any physical activity, Muller says.
There are certainly better options than a indefinitely injured d-man on a poor team. Safe to drop him if you haven't already.
Dec. 28, 2011, 1:58 p.m.
Oops. Too much egg nog. No change in Pitkanen status. Sorry.
There are certainly better options than a indefinitely injured d-man on a poor team. Safe to drop him if you haven't already.
Dec. 26, 2011, 11:42 a.m.
No change on Skinner, Pitkanen condition.
There are certainly better options than a indefinitely injured d-man on a poor team. Safe to drop him if you haven't already.
Dec. 22, 2011, 2 p.m.
RALEIGH, NC – Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that forward Jeff Skinner has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely.
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.
Dec. 14, 2011, 3:32 p.m.
Pitkanen has been sent back to Raleigh, Rutherford says, so will miss Leafs game. Pitkanen still day-to-day with upper-body injury.
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.
Dec. 9, 2011, 12:26 p.m.
Pitkanen at RCI but not on ice.
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.
Dec. 2, 2011, 12:45 p.m.
