General manager Ron Francis also said Friday that forwards Phil Di Guiseppe and Brock McGinn have been reassigned to the Hurricanes' minor-league affiliate in Charlotte.
Gerbe has missed 25 games after injuring his ankle on Nov. 22 in a win over Los Angeles. He has one goal and two assists in 20 games this season.
McGinn scored his third goal during the third period of a 4-1 win at St. Louis on Thursday night.
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