JALEN CHATFIELD NEWS

Secures helper in return Chatfield notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 4-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Chatfield returned from a seven-game stint on injured reserve while in the league's concussion protocol. The 29-year-old bluelier saw 21:34 of ice time Friday, so he looks to be close to 100 percent. He'll take on a primarily defensive role in the Hurricanes' top four moving forward. Chatfield has racked up four assists, 22 shots on net, 12 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating across 14 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Staal scores twice in Hurricanes' 4-3 victory over Jets

Jordan Staal scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes beat Winnipeg 4-3 on Friday night in the Jets’ first game since learning star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will be sidelined four...

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Off injured reserve Chatfield (concussion protocol) has been taken off injured reserve Friday.

Impact Chatfield was described as being a game-time decision, but it seems fair to believe he'll be in the lineup following his activation. The 29-year-old defenseman has three assists, six PIM, 20 shots, 10 hits and 14 blocks in 13 appearances this season. Mike Reilly might end up being a healthy scratch as a result of Chatfield's return.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Chatfield (concussion protocol) will be a game-time decision in Winnipeg on Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Chatfield has sat out the last seven contests. Coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful that Chatfield will be able to suit up. Chatfield has three assists in 13 games this season. Should Chatfield play, look for Joel Nystrom or Mile Reilly to be a healthy scratch.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina rookies Legault, Nystrom make team history by scoring 1st NHL points in win over Sabres

Rookie defensemen Charles Alexis Legault and Joel Nystrom picked up their first NHL points in the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Moves to IR Chatfield (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The Hurricanes recalled Gavin Bayreuther in a corresponding move. Chatfield is out indefinitely after being injured in Thursday's 4-3 win over Minnesota. He has collected three assists, 20 shots on goal, 14 blocked shots and 10 hits in 13 appearances this season. Charles-Alexis Legault will replace Chatfield in Saturday's lineup against Buffalo, while Joel Nystrom will skate alongside K'Andre Miller.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wild's Tyler Pitlick Will Not Receive Discipline From NHL For Hit On Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield Despite an ejection for a head contact hit, Tyler Pitlick faces no further NHL discipline. Chatfield remains injured, with an update pending...

NOVEMBER 8 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Out indefinitely Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Saturday that Chatfield (upper body) is out of action indefinitely, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Brind'Amour was not sure if Chatfield suffered a concussion Thursday against Minnesota. The defenseman has three assists, 10 hits and 14 blocked shots across 12 appearances this season. Charles-Alexis Legault will replace Chatfield on the blueline.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ehlers scores winner early in 2nd period as Hurricanes top Wild 4-3

Nikolaj Ehlers scored 46 seconds into the second period and goalie Frederik Andersen overcame a poor start to stop the final 18 shots he faced as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the M...

NOVEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Suffers upper-body injury Chatfield sustained an upper-body injury and won't return to Thursday's clash against Minnesota.

Impact Chatfield had three assists, eight PIM, 10 hits and 14 blocks in 12 appearances going into Thursday's action. If Chatfield isn't available to play against Buffalo on Saturday, then Charles-Alexis Legault will probably draw back into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame Quotes: Jalen Chatfield | Carolina Hurricanes Jalen Chatfield speaks on tonight's 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM

Hurricanes get Gostisbehere back against Vegas, then lose him early again to extend injury woes

Carolina's injury trouble following a lengthy road trip worsened in its return home

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Nabs helper in win Chatfield posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Chatfield had to play without usual partner Jaccob Slavin (lower body), and that could be the case throughout the Hurricanes' six-game road trip. Both defensemen were banged up during the preseason, but Chatfield has been healthy to begin the regular season. The 29-year-old is at one assist, two shots on net, two hits, three blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-2 rating over three appearances. He'll continue to play an important on-ice role for the Hurricanes, but his style doesn't translate well in fantasy.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller scores twice in his Carolina debut after trade from Rangers

K'Andre Miller scored twice in his debut with the Carolina Hurricanes during Thursday night's 6-3 win against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Set to play Saturday Chatfield (undisclosed) is expected in the lineup for Saturday's preseason finale against the Predators, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Chatfield has reached the 20-point threshold in just one of his last three seasons, including the 2024-25 campaign in which he came up two points shy while playing in 79 regular-season games. Given his limited offensive production, combined with his lack of physicality (64 blocks), fantasy players will probably want to pursue alternative blue line options.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing regular jersey Chatfield (undisclosed) took the ice in a regular sweater Tuesday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Chatifled wasn't originally expected to be in the lineup during the preseason, but the fact that he was cleared for contact could see him get into Saturday's final preseason game versus the Predators. Heading into the 2025-26 campaign, the 29-year-old Michigan native should be capable of pushing for the 20-point threshold but doesn't offer enough category coverage to be more than a low-end fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play in preseason Chatfield (undisclosed) may not see any game action during the preseason as a precaution, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports Sunday.

Impact Chatfield didn't participate in Saturday's practice due to a minor injury, and the Hurricanes won't push him before the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Still, he will probably be ready for Opening Night against New Jersey on Oct. 9. In 2024-25, he registered seven goals, 18 points, 114 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and 64 hits across 79 regular-season outings.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Skates to open camp Chatfield (hip) was on the ice for Thursday's opening practice of training camp, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Chatfield had no limitations after being bothered by a hip injury in the playoffs. He was in a regular jersey while the Hurricanes had K'Andre Miller (upper body) in a non-contact jersey. Chatfield is more of a shutdown defenseman, though he picked up 18 points in 79 regular-season games last year while averaging a career-best 18:53 of ice time, so he looks ticketed for a top-four role.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason aiming to punch through an Eastern final roadblock

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason trying to bolster the roster in hopes of punching through a familiar roadblock in the Eastern Conference final

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Hurricanes' Chatfield, Walker and Jarvis have no surgery plans for injuries after playoff run

Carolina Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker and Seth Jarvis say they don’t plan to have surgery for injuries after the team’s playoff run to the Eastern Conference fin...

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Had hip injury Chatfield missed the final six games of the playoffs with a hip injury, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reported Friday.

Impact Chatfield said that the injury affected his speed. The 29-year-old defenseman had seven goals, 11 assists, 64 hits and 64 blocked shots across 79 regular-season games. He is expected to be fully healthy for the start of training camp in September.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer return in closeout victory over Hurricanes in Eastern final

Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Remains out Wednesday Chatfield (undisclosed) is set to miss Game 5 against the Panthers on Wednesday, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.

Impact It will be Chatfield's sixth straight game on the shelf. He has a goal, eight shots, nine hits and 11 blocks across nine playoff outings this year. Sean Walker (undisclosed) is also expected to remain out of the lineup Wednesday, which makes it likely that Scott Morrow and Alexander Nikishin will play.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference final series

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Chatfield (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Florida on Monday, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Chatfield will miss his fifth straight game. He hasn't been skating recently, making it unclear when he will be available to return should the Hurricanes extend the series. The 29-year-old Chatfield has one goal, eight shots on net, 11 blocked shots and nine hits across nine appearances this postseason. With Chatifled and Sean Walker (undisclosed) unavailable, Scott Morrow and Alexander Nikishin will be in the lineup for Monday's must-win matchup versus the Panthers.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE