Canes Recall Greg McKegg

Greg McKegg is headed to the NHL as the Hurricanes have recalled the forward from Charlotte on an emergency basis.

This marks the first NHL recall for McKegg as a member of the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old has logged 91 NHL games over his career with Toronto, Florida, Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh and has appeared in at least one NHL contest in every season since 2013-14.

A third-round pick by Toronto in 2010, McKegg was traded from Pittsburgh to Carolina last February in exchange for Josh Jooris and has since registered 46 points (15g, 31a) in 50 games with the Checkers. McKegg currently ranks fourth on the team with 23 points (6g, 17a) in 31 games.

While the Checkers are losing a key piece ahead of a three-in-three weekend, they’re also getting one back as Martin Necas has rejoined the team after representing the Czech Republic at the World Junior Championships.