After recalling him Tuesday afternoon, the Hurricanes have assigned defenseman Dan Renouf back to Charlotte.

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The blue liner joined Carolina for their road win over the New York Islanders but served as a healthy extra.

Renouf, a third-year pro, now returns to Charlotte where he has logged 11 points (1g, 10a) and a team-high 76 penalty minutes over 36 games. The Checkers return to action Friday in Charlotte to kick off a six-game home stand.