Haula (knee) is expected to suit up versus the Sabres on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Haula missed the last four games due to his knee issue, but he's set to return in a fourth-line role against Buffalo. If the center can pick up where he left off after notching eight goals and three assists in 14 games, he may not be long for a bottom-six spot and could be bumped up sooner rather than later.

Haula (knee) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Senators, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haula will remain on the shelf for a fourth straight contest. The Hurricanes are on a three-game losing streak without their top goal scorer, as Haula paces the team with eight goals in 14 contests. Lucas Wallmark is expected to center the third line in his stead.

Haula (knee) will miss Saturday night's game against Ottawa, NHL.com's Callum Fraser reports.

EDGE Analysis

For a third straight game, Haula will sit with a bummed knee, but the Hurricanes' forward does appear to be close to returning. He'll now focus on getting healthy for Monday's game against these very same Senators. In 14 games, Haula has eight goals and three assists for 11 points.

Haula (knee) is slated to miss a second straight game Thursday against the Rangers, NHL.com's Kurt Dusterberg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rod Brind'Amour labeled Haula day-to-day Wednesday, so although he'll miss a second consecutive contest Thursday, the Finnish forward could be ready to return as soon as Saturday against the Senators. The 28-year-old has had a fantastic start to the season, racking up eight goals and 11 points in 14 games, so fantasy owners will want to keep a close eye on his status heading into Carolina's clash with Ottawa.

Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Haula (knee) is day-to-day, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brind'Amour clarified that Haula is dealing with a knee injury. It's nothing structural, but the team is being cautious considering Haula was held out of the final 68 games last year with a knee issue. The 28-year-old pivot has a shot to suit up Thursday against the Rangers, and the Hurricanes are hoping for a quick return for their leading goal-scorer (eight).

Haula (undisclosed) didn't make the trip to Philadelphia for Tuesday's game against the Flyers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Haula sidelined by an undisclosed issue, the Hurricanes will roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen Tuesday. The 28-year-old forward, who's had a fantastic start to the season with eight goals and 11 points in 14 games, will be reevaluated ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Rangers.

Haula had a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Haula has been remarkably effective this season. He has 11 points, including eight goals, in just 14 games. It can't go on forever, but for now, Haula provides decent secondary scoring. Check your wire.

Haula (upper body) will play Thursday against Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Haula exited Friday's 4-2 loss to the Ducks with an upper-body injury after taking a hard hit from Anaheim's Josh Manson, but he's evidently had enough time to recover from that ding. The 28-year-old has had a fantastic start to the season, racking up seven goals and eight points in his first nine games. He'll center Martin Necas and Ryan Dzingel on the Hurricanes' third line while also seeing time on his team's second power-play unit against the Blue Jackets.

Haula (upper body) took the ice for Wednesday's practice, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Haula traveled with the team for Thursday's road game against Columbus could be an indication he will be available versus the Blue Jackets. The center figures to slot into a third-line role for much of the season, but could be moved to the wing in order to get him more minutes.

Haula (upper body) took a hard hit in Friday's game versus the Ducks and will not return, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Haula got crushed into the boards by Josh Manson in the second period, and immediately went down the tunnel. The Finnish center scored his team-leading seventh goal of the year before exiting. Consider him day-to-day for now. The Hurricanes don't play again until Thursday, so if Haula is not seriously injured, he may not have to miss time. After the game, Sara Civian of The Athletic reported that coach Rod Brind'Amour doesn't think Haula's injury will be a major concern.