Carolina Hurricanes Recall Defenseman Charles Alexis Legault, Place Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on IR
RALEIGH, N.C. – the Carolina Hurricanes have announced the recall of defenseman Charles Alexis Legault from the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey league (AHL). Concurrently, the team has placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve, effective retroactively to October 5th, 2025. https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes
This roster move indicates a need for defensive depth as the Hurricanes navigate the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season. Legault, a promising young defenseman, will have the possibility to demonstrate his skills at the NHL level.
Charles Alexis Legault: A Rising Prospect
Legault, 22, has appeared in one AHL game with the chicago Wolves this season, accumulating five penalty minutes and a +2 rating. The Laval, Quebec native recently completed his first full professional season in 2024-25, where he recorded 14 points (3 goals, 11 assists) and maintained a +11 rating across 63 games with the Wolves. https://www.theahl.com/teams/chicago-wolves
Drafted by the Hurricanes in the fifth round,139th of the 2023 NHL Draft,Legault honed his skills at Quinnipiac University. during his collegiate career, he registered 11 goals and 22 assists for a total of 33 points in 79 games.He was a key contributor to Quinnipiac’s remarkable run, culminating in the 2023 NCAA National Championship victory for the Bobcats. https://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/
Pyotr Kochetkov’s Injury
The placement of kochetkov on injured reserve creates a temporary vacancy in the Hurricanes’ goaltending lineup.The nature and severity of Kochetkov’s injury have not been disclosed, but the retroactive designation suggests the issue arose earlier this month.