Hurricanes' Brett Pesce: Game-time call Friday

Pesce is dealing with an illness that has him labeled as a game-time decision for Friday's home tilt against the Avalanche, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

The New York native has demonstrated proficiency in the defensive end with a plus-13 rating and averages close to two minutes per game while the team is shorthanded. If he's unable to suit up, the Hurricanes could turn to Klas Dahlbeck or Ryan Murphy to shore up the blue line.