Coghlan has a goal, an assist, six PIMs, and a -1 plus/minus through five games with Springfield (AHL) and has been recalled Tuesday. The 25-year-old defenseman is in his fourth NHL season and had three assists, and 29 SOG in 17 games played with Carolina in 2022-23. With the injury to Brett Pesce (lower body), Coghlan will provide the Hurricanes with some defensive depth.
Coghlan appeared in just 17 games for the Hurricanes last season, picking up three assists, 29 SOG and 11 hits. The 25-year-old will likely fill a similar role as the Hurricanes' No.7 defenseman in 2024 and will only see playing time when a member of the core blueline gets hurt.
Coghlan last drew into the Hurricanes' lineup on February 1st and returns Tuesday as he replaces Calvin de Haan. The 25-year-old has three assists, 28 SOG, two PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 16 games played this season.
The 24-year-old defensemen will head to the press box Thursday vs. Edmonton. In six games this season, he has zero points and two PIMS while amassing a -1 plus/minus rating.
Coghlan was a late addition to the lineup in Carolina's previous game after Calvin de Haan was announced out due to injury. Coghlan collected 2 PIM across 14:59 TOI in his debut. He will head back to the player's press box Thursday.
Coghlan was not on the ice for the morning skate and is not expected to play because of the flu. Zach Whitecloud will return from a six-game absence to replace Coghlan.
Coghlan was an underaged free agent, who signed with the Golden Knights after four years in the WHL. The 22-year-old had 11 goals and 13 assists (24 points) in 60 AHL games a season ago and will be filling in for Alex Pietrangelo (COVID-19) on Friday.
