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Justin Faulk News
One camp note: Rutherford said Canes looking to sign depth defenseman, possibly today. Rutherford said adding d-man would help Checkers situation "should Faulk make our team."

Faulk has impressed during this season's Traverse City Prospects Tournament and is on the short list to make Carolina's opening night roster. The former University of Minnesota-Deluth standout has been fast-tracked by the Canes, playing only one collegiate season.

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Less than a week ago, Minnesota-Duluth freshman defenseman Justin Faulk was celebrating helping the school win its first NCAA hockey title. Friday he decided to move on to his professional career, signing an entry-level deal with the Carolina Hurricanes, who drafted him in the second round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

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