Patrick Dwyer sat out Thursday's practice with a groin injury, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Dwyer sat out Thursday's practice with a groin injury, Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer reports.

Analysis:

Dwyer also missed Wednesday's preseason game against the Islanders, presumably for the same reason, after playing the previous night against Buffalo. Dwyer scored a career-high 22 points last season, and is expected to reprise his role on the Canes' third line this year, health permitting.