Kase (concussion) signed a one-year contract with HC Litvinov of the Czech Extraliga on Sunday.
Kase played in only one game with Carolina last season after suffering a concussion Opening Night versus Columbus, but it appears he's now healthy. The 27-year-old forward has picked up 57 goals and 124 points in 258 career NHL contests, but he may spend the rest of his playing days overseas.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Put on long-term injured reserve
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Kase (concussion) was moved to on the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.
Kase, who hasn't played since Oct. 12, was already on the regular injured reserve list. This move provides Carolina with some extra maneuvering room when it comes to the salary cap. The Hurricanes also activated Max Pacioretty from the injured non-roster list Wednesday. It's not clear when Kase will be able to return to the lineup. He had 14 goals and 27 points in 50 contests last season.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Non-contact jersey Friday
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Kase (concussion) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kase suffered the concussion on Opening Night and he is practicing for the first time in two months. Kase has been skating the last week and all signs are pointing to a return sooner rather than later. He had 14 goals and 27 points in 50 injury-riddled games with the Maple Leafs last season.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Skates before practice Thursday
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Kase (concussion) skated before practice Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kase suffered the concussion on Opening Night and this is the first time he has been spotted on the ice since Oct. 12. The 27-year-old forward still has no timetable for his return.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Won't return soon
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Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Wednesday that he doesn't believe Kase (concussion) will be back soon, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Kase was hurt on Oct. 12 and hasn't played since. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old forward has an extensive injury history and has only played in 60 or more games once in his career.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Moves to IR
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Kase (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Kase has already missed well over the minimum amount of time to be eligible to return. The 27-year-old's status hasn't been updated in a while, suggesting he hasn't made much progress in his recovery.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Still not ready
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Kase (concussion) will not play against the Lightning on Thursday.
Kase was injured Opening Night and will miss his ninth straight game Thursday. Injuries have always been a problem for Kase throughout his NHL career, as he has played more than 50 games only twice in his seven-year career, with 66 games in 2017-18 being his high-water mark.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Remains sidelined
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Kase (concussion) won't be available for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kase hasn't played since Oct. 12 after being put into concussion protocol. It remains uncertain when he will be ready to return.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Won't play Friday
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Kase (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Islanders, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Kase hasn't played since Oct. 12 because of the injury. It's not clear when he'll be able to return, but when he's healthy, he's expected to serve in a bottom-six role. He had 14 goals and 27 points in 50 contests with Toronto in 2021-22.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: In concussion protocol
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Kase has been placed in concussion protocol, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Kase missed Carolina's five-game road trip after he was injured in the team's season opener Oct. 12 against Columbus. He returned to Raleigh for further evaluation, and coach Rod Brind'Amour confirmed Wednesday that the 26-year-old forward was going through concussion protocol. It is unclear when Kase will be available to return, but it could be an extended absence given his concussion history.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Ruled out versus Canucks
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Kase (concussion) will not be available versus Vancouver on Monday.
Kase will be sidelined for his fifth straight game due to his lingering concussion symptoms. Without the winger in the lineup, Stefan Noesen should continue to fill out the bottom six, though his four assists could see him elevated to a bigger role, including his spot with the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Remains out Thursday
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Kase (concussion) won't play Thursday against Edmonton.
Kase returned to Raleigh on Oct. 14 so that he could be evaluated for a potential concussion. He sustained the injury while playing against Columbus on Oct. 12. Carolina hasn't provided a timetable for his return, but that's often the case when dealing with head injuries.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Being evaluated for concussion
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Kase is going back to Raleigh so he can be evaluated for a potential concussion, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
That rules Kase out for Friday's game, which will be played in San Jose. He recorded a hit in 11:02 of ice time in Carolina's 4-1 win against Columbus on Wednesday. When he's healthy, he'll resume his bottom-six role with Carolina.
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Hurricanes' Ondrej Kase: Links up with Canes
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Kase signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
Kase was unqualified by the Maple Leafs after posting 27 points in 50 contests, though that was more due to budget concerns than performance. The 26-year-old will link up with his fourth team in the last four years, and he's likely to slot into a third-line role for the Hurricanes. He had eight points on the power play last year, but it's unclear if he'll get the same opportunity in Carolina.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: Not receiving qualifying offer
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The Maple Leafs did not extend a qualifying offer to Kase on Monday, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports.
Kase will now become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after scoring 14 goals and 27 points in 50 games during the 2021-22 campaign. The 26-year-old has dealt with poor injury luck over the last several seasons but can still provide some scoring touch in an NHL team's bottom-six.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: Pair of assists in win
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Kase recorded two assists in Monday's 5-0 win over Tampa Bay.
After missing the last 20 games of the regular season with a concussion, Kase assisted on Jake Muzzin's opening tally before adding another helper on an Auston Matthews goal in the third. The 26-year-old forward adds solid scoring depth to Toronto's lineup. In 50 regular-season games in 2021-22, Kase recorded 14 goals and 13 assists.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: Cleared to play Monday
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Kase (concussion) will be in the lineup to face the Lightning in Game 1 on Monday, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.
Kase returns following a 20-game stint on injured reserve following a concussion. Before getting hurt, the winger was finding his offensive stride with four points in his prior six outings. Kase is expected to link up with John Tavares and Ilya Mikheyev in a second-line role, which should bolster his fantasy value heading into the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: Questionable Monday
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Kase (concussion) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against the Lightning on Monday, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.
Kase missed the final 20 games of the regular season while dealing with a concussion. It's always hard to pin down a timeline on head injuries, but it sounds like he could be nearing a return at some point during Round 1 against the Lightning. The 26-year-old scored 14 goals and 27 points through 50 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: No timeline to return
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Kase (concussion) is considered day-to-day but remains without a definitive timeline to return to action, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
Kase will be shelved for his 19th consecutive contest due to his concussion. The forward had managed three goals and one assist, including two power-play points, in his last six contests. Once cleared to play, Kase should be in the mix for a top-six role but should still be considered out indefinitely at this point.
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Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase: Won't make trip
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Kase (concussion) will not join the Leafs for their upcoming three-game road trip, David Alter of The Hockey News reports Tuesday.
Kase -- who remains on long-term injured reserve -- will miss a minimum of four contests due to this latest news, having already been on the shelf for the Leafs' previous 14. Once given the all-clear, Kase should be in the mix for a spot in the top six, where he could be capable of producing solid top-half fantasy value. In the meantime, Pierre Engvall is one of several players to get a look on the right side of the second line.
