Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Out of action for at least a month
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Drury will miss a minimum of four weeks after undergoing hand surgery, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports Tuesday.
Drury broke a bone in his thumb in a loss to the Sharks on Dec. 10. The 24-year-old has registered three goals and six assists through 28 contests. Tyson Jost should continue to see consistent playing time while Drury is sidelined, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi is currently centering the second line.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Requires surgery
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Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday that Drury will undergo hand surgery and doesn't have a timetable to return, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News reports.
Drury exited Tuesday's game against the Sharks, and Brind'Amour revealed Thursday that the 24-year-old broke a bone in his thumb and will undergo a procedure to address the issue. Over his first 28 appearances of the season, Drury had logged three goals, six assists, 19 blocked shots and 15 hits while averaging 13:09 of ice time. Tyson Jost will likely have a chance to see some playing time in Drury's absence.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Likely to miss time
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Drury (upper body) is expected to miss time after leaving Tuesday's game versus the Sharks, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.
Drury was injured in the first period and didn't return to the game. It appears the Hurricanes will need to recall a forward ahead of Friday's game versus the Senators, though the team's tight cap situation could make things tricky. A firm timeline for Drury's absence is not yet available.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Hurt in Tuesday's contest
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Drury (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Sharks.
Drury was injured in the first period, though it's unclear what caused his issue. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day until further information is available. If he can't play Friday against the Senators, the Hurricanes will likely need to recall a player.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Pockets assist Thursday
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Drury notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche.
Drury continues to hold down a second-line assignment, which has yielded three points for him over the last five games. The 24-year-old may have to adjust to the role, as he had been on the fourth line for most of the first six weeks of the campaign. He's done a decent job as a depth scorer with nine points, 41 shots on net, 17 blocked shots, 14 hits and a plus-7 rating over 26 appearances.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Two points on dream line assignment
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Drury had a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win against the Rangers on Wednesday.
Drury opened the scoring in opening frame when he wired a near-perfect shot from a tight angle below the left circle that went over Igor Shesterkin's right shoulder. He'd gone seven games without a point and eight without a goal. But Drury was centering the NHL's top scorer, Martin Necas, and last season's breakout star, Seth Jarvis, on Wednesday and didn't look out of place. Grab him off the wire in case this gig sticks. Drury could be a fantasy surprise.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Tickles twine Saturday
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Drury scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Drury is providing decent depth offense in a fourth-line role this season. He has four points over his last seven contests, and that gives him five points through 13 outings overall. The 24-year-old center has added 15 shots on net and a plus-6 rating. It's not enough offense to get fantasy attention in most formats, but Drury is a player to keep an eye on if the Hurricanes get bit by the injury bug at any point in 2024-25.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Posts helper in win
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Drury notched an assist in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.
Drury set up Jackson Blake's goal in the first period. With three points over his last five games, Drury has done a decent job of chipping in from the fourth line. The 24-year-old center has four points, 12 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 11 contests this season, but the limited role and lack of category coverage make him a low-end fantasy option at best.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Scores game-winner Saturday
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Drury scored a goal on five shots and added two hits in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Drury's first goal of the season came at 16:49 of the second period, and it stood as the game-winner. The 24-year-old center is stuck in a fourth-line role, and it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon. He has two points, nine shots on net, four hits and a plus-1 rating through seven appearances this season. He put up 27 points over 74 regular-season outings in a similar assignment last year, but that's not enough to make a fantasy impact at a position as deep as center.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Pockets helper in loss
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Drury notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Blues.
Drury saw 14:08 of ice time Saturday, and his playing time has been trending in the right direction lately. He's still the fourth-line center for the Hurricanes, so he'll struggle to put up consistent offense barring a move up the lineup. Drury's assist was his first point of the year to go with three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating through four outings.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Inks two-year deal
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Drury signed a two-year, $3.45 million contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Drury was a restricted free agent after completing his entry-level contract. He had eight goals, 27 points and 33 PIM in 74 regular-season contests with Carolina in 2023-24. Drury is likely to open the upcoming season as a member of the third line.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Two assists in win
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Drury registered two even-strength assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Rangers in Game 5.
Drury supplied the primary helper on Jordan Martinook's third-period tally that put Carolina up by two. Drury also added a secondary assist on Martin Necas' empty-net goal that sealed the win for the Hurricanes. It was the first two points of the series for Drury and his first multi-point outing of the playoffs. In addition, the 24-year-old had three shots, two blocks, two hits and a plus-2 rating in 10:28 of ice time. Drury is up to one goal and four assists with a plus-6 rating in 10 contests this postseason.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Supplies assist Saturday
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Drury notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in a 3-1 win over the Islanders in Saturday's Game 1.
Drury endured a 12-game point drought to end the regular season, a span that also included an eight-game absence with a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old forward had 27 points, 106 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 74 appearances in his first full campaign. He'll likely occupy a bottom-six role during the playoffs, but he could be scratched once Jesper Fast (upper body) is cleared to play.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Ready to rock
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Drury (lower body) will play Sunday against Toronto, according to Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.
Following an eight-game absence, Drury will replace Brendan Lemieux in Sunday's lineup. The 24-year-old Drury has generated eight goals, 27 points and 89 shots on net in 63 contests this campaign.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Out Friday
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Drury (lower body) will not play Friday against Washington, per the NHL's media site.
Drury has now missed eight consecutive games and the team has not provided a timeline on when he's expected to return. At this point, he can be considered out indefinitely until more information is available. The 24-year-old has eight goals and 27 points through 63 games this season.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Remains unavailable
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Drury (lower body) is not expected back in the lineup versus the Flyers on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Drury has been out of action since March 9 against the Devils, a stretch of six games on the shelf due to his lower-body injury. Even with the back-to-back, it's still possible the 24-year-old center will be ready to face Washington on Friday. With Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) out of action and Jesper Fast (undisclosed) in doubt, the Canes may roll with seven defensemen Thursday.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Still out Tuesday
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Drury (lower body) won't be an option against the Islanders on Tuesday.
Drury didn't join the team for its three-game road trip and will be out of action for his sixth consecutive contest. The winger is currently bogged down in a 20-game goal drought during which he recorded eight assists, 32 shots and 11 blocks while averaging 14:31 of ice time.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Still sidelined
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Drury (lower body) won't suit up Sunday against Ottawa, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Drury will miss his fifth straight game. He has notched eight goals and 27 points in 63 outings this campaign. As a result of Drury's absence, Brendan Lemieux will remain in the lineup Sunday.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Unavailable Saturday
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Drury (lower body) won't play Saturday against Toronto, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Drury will miss his fourth straight contest. He has generated eight goals and 27 points in 63 games this season. Brendan Lemieux will slot back into Saturday's lineup due to Drury's absence.
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Hurricanes' Jack Drury: Still not ready to play
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Drury (lower body) will not be an option against Florida on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.
Drury will be shelved for a third straight contest due to his lower-body problem. The youngster is mired in a 20-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 15 versus the Kings. During that stretch, Drury has managed eight assists, including two with the man advantage, along with 32 shots, 11 blocks and five hits.
