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Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast retires after missing season with neck injury

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale

JUNE 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hurricanes Winger Announces Retirement From Professional Hockey Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast announced Monday that he would be officially retiring from professional hockey.

JUNE 2, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Hangs up skates Fast (neck) announced his retirement from professional hockey Monday.

Impact Fast's announcement doesn't come as a huge surprise after he missed the entire 2024-25 campaign due to a neck injury. Over his 11-year NHL career, the 33-year-old winger saw action in 703 games for the Rangers and Hurricanes, registering 91 goals and 157 helpers before adding another 27 points in 80 postseason contests.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to LTIR Fast (neck) was shifted to long-term injured reserve Wednesday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Fast's placement on LTIR was just a matter of timing based on when the Hurricanes could secure the most cap relief. The veteran winger will not be playing this season due to his long-term neck injury. Unfortunately for Fast, that means he will head into free agency this summer without having played in over a year.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to non-roster list Fast (neck) was placed on the injured non-roster list Monday.

Impact Fast had neck surgery in August and won't play in the 2024-25 season. He will be replaced in the lineup by William Carrier. The 32-year-old Fast notched six goals, 19 points and 79 shots on net in 73 contests during the 2023-24 regular season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes F Jesper Fast unlikely to play in 2024-25 (neck surgery) The Carolina Hurricanes said Thursday that forward Jesper Fast underwent neck surgery and is not expected to play in the 2024-25 season.Fast...

AUGUST 30, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jesper Fast Undergoes Neck Surgery, Expected to Miss 2024-25 NHL Season Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is not expected to play this upcoming season after suffering a neck injury in the team’s regular-sea...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast expected to miss season after neck surgery

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is expected to miss the season after neck surgery this month

AUGUST 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Won't play in 2024-25 Fast underwent surgery to repair his injured neck Aug. 6 and will miss the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign.

Impact Fast has been out of the lineup since the regular-season finale against Columbus on April 16, missing the Canes' entire postseason run. Now, it seems the 32-year-old winger will not be an option this year as well after needing to go under the knife. The Swede missed the 20-point threshold last year by just one tally and likely would have been in contention to get back to challenging for 30 this year. Without Fast in the lineup, expect him to be placed on long-term injured reserve, there should be a roster spot available for Bradley Nadeau, Jackson Blake or Tyson Jost.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still in neck brace Fast (neck) is still wearing a neck brace Saturday while he continues to undergo tests to determine the severity of the injury, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Fast was unavailable during the playoffs after suffering the injury in Carolina's regular-season finale on April 16. The 32-year-old winger tallied six goals and 19 points in 73 games in a bottom-six role. Once the severity of his injury is diagnosed, Fast will focus on getting back to full health ahead of the 2024-25 season.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jesper Fast out for season, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour says before Game 3 The neck injury Jesper Fast aggravated in the final regular-season game will keep him out for the playoffs, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour...

APRIL 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Likely out for postseason Fast (upper body) is unlikely to recover before the end of the playoffs, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Thursday.

Impact Fast was injured during the Hurricanes' regular-season finale April 16. He had six goals and 19 points in 73 contests in 2023-24. Fast is in the first campaign of a two-year, $4.8 million contract, so even if he does miss the remainder of the postseason, he likely hasn't played in his final contest with Carolina. The 32-year-old serves in a bottom-six capacity when healthy.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Fast (upper body) will remain out of the lineup for Game 3 versus the Islanders on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Fast will miss his third straight game, after he was injured in the regular-season finale in Columbus. The 32-year-old had six goals and 19 points in 73 appearances this season. His status for Saturday's Game 4 is still up in the air.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Monday Fast (upper body) is not expected to be an option for Game 2 against the Islanders on Monday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Fast did not skate Sunday after missing Carolina's series-opening victory over the Islanders on Saturday. He was injured in last Tuesday's regular-season finale versus Columbus. Fast registered six goals and 19 points in 73 games during the 2023-24 campaign.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Fast (undisclosed) will not be in the lineup for Game 1 against the Islanders on Saturday, Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Impact Fast is currently stuck in a 24-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 13 versus the Stars. During his slump, the Swede notched six helpers, 23 shots and 30 hits while averaging 12:03 of ice time. Once given the all-clear, Fast should challenge Jack Drury or Stefan Noesen for a spot in the lineup.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits contest Tuesday Fast (undisclosed) didn't return to Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets after requiring help to get off the ice following a crash into the board, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' of...

Impact The Hurricanes rested about half of their roster, but Fast still played and sustained an injury in the regular-season finale. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour did not have an update after the game, leaving Fast's status for Game 1 of the playoffs in doubt.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to play Thursday Fast (upper body) is ready to return Thursday versus Boston, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Impact Fast missed the Hurricanes' previous six games. He has six goals and 18 points in 66 outings in 2023-24. Now that Fast is back in the lineup, Jesperi Kotkaniemi is projected to be a healthy scratch.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Fast (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Canadiens, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Fast was expected to return Saturday, but it appears the plans have changed. He's still close to making his return, so he should be ready to go Thursday versus the Bruins after an extended break in the Hurricanes' schedule.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Fast (upper body) is likely to return to the lineup Saturday in Montreal, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Impact Fast has missed the last five games. "He's right there. If it's not the next game, it'll be the next one for sure," Brind'Amour said. Fast has six goals and 12 assists in 66 contests this season. Look for him to return to his role as a bottom-six forward.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss out Tuesday Fast (upper body) is not expected back in the lineup against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

Impact Fast will be out of action for his fourth straight game due to his lingering upper-body injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was stuck in a 17-game goal drought during which he registered a paltry 14 shots. With Fast out of the lineup, a healthy Jack Drury could see an uptick in minutes.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Fast (upper body) is poised to sit out Sunday's contest against Toronto, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Fast will miss his third consecutive contest. He has accounted for six goals, 18 points, 70 shots on net and 69 hits in 66 appearances this season. Carolina will get Jack Drury (lower body) back in the lineup for Sunday's contest, so Brendan Lemieux will be a healthy scratch.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Friday Fast (undisclosed) will not play Friday against the Capitals, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Fast will miss his second straight game Friday. The 32-year-old has six goals and 18 points while averaging 12:47 of ice time per game. His next chance to play will be Sunday against Toronto.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Fast (undisclosed) isn't available for Thursday's game against Philadelphia, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Fast has six goals and 18 points in 66 outings in 2023-24. The Hurricanes are expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen Thursday because Fast is injured. As a result, Tony DeAngelo is set to draw into the lineup for the first time since Feb. 25.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could sit out Thursday Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, Fast (undisclosed) is a game-time decision versus Philadelphia on Thursday.

Impact Fast is 'nursing something', according to coach Rod Brind'Amour. The winger has only one assist in his last six games, giving him six goals and 18 points in 66 contests. A decision should be made during warmups, so stay tuned.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare helper Saturday Fast registered an assist in just 8:44 of time time in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Averaging just 8:56 in TOI over the past three games, Fast's ice time has fallen sharply since the start of the season when he was well into double digits. Now with just 17 points on the season (6G, 11A), Fast is not expected to come close to the 29 points he posted last year as long as he's skating on the Canes' fourth line.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast retires after missing season with neck injury

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast expected to miss season after neck surgery