Wed Oct 15 01:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text, focusing on the Hurricanes’ roster changes ahead of their game against the Sharks:
**Hurricanes To Debut Bussi, Reilly, Jankowski Amidst Injury Woes**
**SAN JOSE, CA -** The Carolina Hurricanes will feature a dramatically altered lineup tonight as they face the San Jose Sharks, highlighted by the NHL debut of goaltender Brandon Bussi. Bussi, a 27-year-old AHL All-Star acquired off waivers on October 5th, will get his first NHL start with Pyotr Kochetkov sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Adding to the roster upheaval, veteran defenseman Mike Reilly, signed as a free agent this summer, is also slated to make his Hurricanes debut. The 32-year-old will step into the lineup to fill the void left by star defender Jaccob Slavin, who is out with a lower-body injury and will not travel with the team on their six-game road trip. Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour described Slavin’s injury as not “super serious” but the team would be cautious.
“He went for some more testing. I think we’re just going to keep him out for a while, I don’t think it’s super serious, but he doesn’t quite feel right. So, for right now, he’s not on this trip” said Brind’Amour following morning skate.
These changes have forced a reshuffling of the defensive pairings, with Charles Alexis Legault recalled from the Chicago Wolves for added depth.
Further changes up front see Mark Jankowski making his season debut, centering a line with Eric Robinson and Taylor Hall. Jesperi Kotkaniemi is expected to come out of the lineup to make room.
The Hurricanes will look to overcome these injuries and roster adjustments as they begin their road trip against the Sharks, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 PM ET.
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