Leighton was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Hurricanes reportedly made this move so Leighton can serve as the starting backstop for Friday night's AHL game against Bakersfield. He's only drawn into a pair of games with the parent club this season, mixing in a brilliant outing (31-save win over the Panthers) with a dud (4.14 GAA in a loss to the Rangers). If you must own a goalie from Carolina, Cam Ward should be the guy, as he's the veteran stalwart and undisputed starter.