Kotkanieimi suffered a lower-body injury late in Tuesday's win in Washington on a questionable hit from Lars Eller. Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) could be back in the lineup on Thursday to replace Kotkanieimi on the fourth line.
Bussi was an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan University. The 23-year-old netminder went 26-12-1 with a 2.54 GAA and .912 SV% in 39 games this season. He will report to Providence (AHL).
The Hurricanes selected Gunler in the second-round of the 2020 NHL Draft and he has remained in Sweden since then. The 20-year-old had 13 goals with 10 assists (23 points) in 52 games with Brynas IF Gavle (SHL) this season.
Martinook suffered the undisclosed injury in the Hurricanes' loss in Toronto on Thursday and missed Friday and Sunday's games. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters that that veteran winger will miss at least a couple of weeks.
Martinook suffered an injury after going down awkwardly in the corner during Thursday's loss in Toronto. Seth Jarvis is set to return from an injury to replace Martinook on the Hurricanes' second line with Vincent Trocheck and Martin Necas.
Primeau was demoted to make room for Jake Allen, who was activated from IR and is expected to start on Thursday. Primeau is 11-9-1 with a 2.80 GAA and .912 SV% in 23 AHL games this season.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said that Jarvis is dealing with a bit of a hip issue. He will take part in warmups and they will make a decision on his status from there.
Robinson has been sidelined by a knee strain since January 31st but will play Thursday against the Islanders. Robinson, who has 17 points (6G / 11A) in 42 games, will be back in his customary spot on the fourth line next to Sean Kuraly.
Carrier was not on the ice for the Golden Knights' morning skate and is a game-time decision in Philadelphia. Evgenii Dadonov is expected to move up to the third line if Carrier can't play.
Ehlers has been sidelined by a knee injury since January 18th but is set to play Friday vs. the Stars. Ehlers, who has scored 13 goals with 12 assists (25 points) in 34 games this season, will return to the lineup on a line with Adam Lowry and Andrew Copp to start.
