Gardiner (back) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Blue Jackets, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner will miss his fifth straight game, meaning Jake Bean and Haydn Fleury will stay in the lineup.

Gardiner (back) was promoted to the active roster Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner has shuffled on and off the taxi squad while injured, so this shouldn't be seen as an indication of his status for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets.

Gardiner (back) was reassigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner continues to shuffle to and from the active roster while he recovers from his back injury. His next chance to return is Thursday versus the Blue Jackets.

Gardiner (back) was recalled from the taxi squad Monday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old blueliner has missed eight of the last nine games while dealing with injuries. It's unclear if he'll be ready to suit up Tuesday against Detroit, but his promotion suggests that he could be close to returning.

Gardiner (back) cleared waivers and was assigned to the taxi squad Sunday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner is battling a back injury with no clear timetable to return. His move to the taxi squad provides salary-cap flexibility for the Hurricanes while he recovers. Once the 30-year-old is healthy, he'll likely be promoted once again, though Jake Bean looks like he could be a long-term solution on the blue line.

Gardiner (back) was waived by Carolina on Saturday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner is expected to be sidelined for a while with his back issue, so the Hurricanes are hoping he'll pass through waivers unclaimed so they can assign him to their taxi squad in order to free up cap space while he's unable to play. The 30-year-old blueliner has tallied seven helpers while averaging 15:48 of ice time per contest in 17 appearances this season.

Gardiner (back) won't play Tuesday against Nashville, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner has evidently aggravated the injury that forced him to miss five straight games before returning to Sunday's matchup with Florida. At this point, there's no telling how long the 30-year-old rearguard will be sidelined. He's tallied seven points in 17 contests this campaign.

Gardiner (upper body) was held out of Monday's practice, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner missed five games with an upper-body injury before returning for Sunday's win over the Panthers. His absence from Monday's practice appears to be related to that previous injury. It's uncertain if he'll miss any time as a result. Jake Bean will likely re-enter the lineup if Gardiner is sidelined again.

Gardiner (upper body) had two hits and one block in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Gardiner had missed the previous five games because of his injury and suited up for the first time since Feb. 24. He logged just under 14 minutes of ice time on Carolina's third pairing with Haydn Fleury and was minus-1. The 10-year NHL veteran has seven assists in 17 games this season.

Gardiner (upper body) will play in Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear who's coming out of the lineup, but Gardiner will make his first appearance since Feb. 24. The 30-year-old Gardiner registered seven assists and 12 hits through the first 16 games, and he may return to a power-play role as well.