Leighton was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After making a 33-save appearance for the AHL's Checkers in Wednesday's overtime win, Leighton trades places with Alex Nedejkovic on the depth chart. With Eddie Lack (concussion) still on IR, the Hurricanes are giving almost all the work to starter Cam Ward, rendering the other two netminders pretty much useless in the fantasy realm.