Projected Lineup: Predators vs. Hurricanes

Hakanpaa to make Canes debut

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By Michael Smith @MSmithCanes / Hurricanes.com

Jani Hakanpää will make his debut for the Carolina Hurricanes when they begin a two-game series against the Nashville Predators.
Hakanpaa will slot in on the blue line alongside Jake Bean, a steady, stay-at-home presence to complement Bean's more offensive-minded skillset.
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Here is the projected lineup for the Hurricanes.

Forwards
Svechnikov-Aho-Fast
Martinook-Trocheck-Necas
Niederreiter-Staal-Foegele
Paquette-Lorentz-Geekie
Defensemen
Slavin-Hamilton
Skjei-Pesce
Bean-Hakanpaa
Goalies
Mrazek
Nedeljkovic
Scratch: Reimer
Injuries: McGinn (upper body), Teravainen (concussion symptoms; injured reserve)
Taxi squad: Gardiner, McCormick, Ryan, Shore
Note: Lineup subject to change prior to opening faceoff.

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