Joel Nystrom Reassigned to AHL as Slavin's Return Nears

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joel Nystrom, 23, has been reassigned to the AHL's Chicago Wolves, clearing a roster spot for Jaccob Slavin's imminent return. A 2021 seventh-round pick, Nystrom impressed this season due to injuries, playing 33 games with eight points and proving his NHL potential. He signed a four-year extension earlier this year. The reassignment will provide him regular playing time in the AHL rather than sitting as a seventh defenseman.