Aleksander Barkov set for Panthers–Hurricanes game on September 29

The Hockey News says the change might not speed efforts to move Larkin. It also reports that the Hurricanes have permitted Alexander Nikishin's camp to speak with other clubs to pursue a trade.

The NHL billed the Florida Panthers–Carolina Hurricanes game as a meeting of the last two Stanley Cup champions. It was scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on ESPN.