McCormick (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick is expected to miss significant time after suffering an upper-body injury during Saturday's win over the Stars. His IR placement will ensure that he can't return until at least Feb. 7. Drew Shore will enter the lineup in McCormick's place for the time being.

McCormick (upper body) is expected to be out for a while, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick was hurt in the first period of Saturday's game versus the Stars. This news essentially rules out McCormick for Sunday's rematch versus the Stars, and it's likely the winger is out significantly longer.

McCormick (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick collided with Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek in the first period, and both players were forced to leave the game. The 28-year-old McCormick has made just two appearances this season, including Saturday's abbreviated outing. More information on the winger's status should surface after the game, but his availability for Sunday's game against the Stars is in doubt.

McCormick was recalled from the taxi squad Thursday, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick has an opportunity to make his Hurricanes debut in Thursday's game against the Stars. The 28-year-old posted a goal, 12 shots on net and 21 hits over 14 games with the Senators last year. He'll likely be deployed in a bottom-six role if he cracks the lineup.

The Hurricanes placed McCormick on waivers Friday, TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old McCormick has just 10 points in 71 NHL games to his credit, but he did score 16 goals and 35 points with AHL Charlotte last season, along with 120 PIM. Assuming he clears waivers, he could be part of the Canes' taxi squad this season if they wind up needing a bottom-six scorer with some grit.

McCormick signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick spent all of last season with AHL Charlotte, notching 16 goals and 35 points in 56 contests. He hasn't played in the NHL since 2018-19, when he potted a goal in 14 games with the Senators. It's unlikely the physical winger gets much of a chance to play for the Hurricanes in 2020-21 -- it's much more likely the 28-year-old McCormick spends most of the campaign in the minors.

The Hurricanes assigned McCormick (undisclosed) to AHL Charlotte on Thursday, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick was dealing with an undisclosed injury towards the end of training camp, which is the only reason he wasn't cut from the big club sooner. The 27-year-old, who potted one goal in 14 appearances with the Senators last season, will undoubtedly spend most of the 2019-20 campaign in the minors.

McCormick (undisclosed) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what's bothering McCormick and there's no apparent timeline for his recovery. He won't be able to return until Oct. 8 versus the Panthers. The Hurricanes currently have a room to keep him on their roster once he's healthy, but it'll likely be best for his development to work top-six minutes for AHL Charlotte as opposed to a fourth-line role with the big club.

McCormick inked a one-year, two-way contract with Carolina on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick played in just 14 games for the Senators last season, in which he tallied one goal, 12 shots and 21 hits while logging 7:30 of ice time per game. Instead, the Wisconsin native spent the bulk of the year in the minors with AHL Belleville and Colorado, appearing in 45 contests and registering 20 points. While the 27-year-old will be with the club during training camp, he is unlikely to earn a spot on the 23-man roster.

McCormick was acquired by the Avalanche from the Senators in exchange for Jean-Christophe Beaudin on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McCormick has tallied seven goals and five helpers in 20 minor-league contests this season while also appearing in 14 games for Ottawa. The Wisconsin native figures to spend the bulk of the year with AHL Colorado, but could earn a promotion down the stretch.