Hurricanes' Michael Leighton: Sent down to AHL

Leighton was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday.

Analysis:

Leighton spent six games up with the big club during this stint, but didn't see any time between the pipes. He'll return to a Checkers team that he's compiled an 8-5-0 record, .923 save percentage and 2.17 GAA with this season.