"Zac Dalpe was wearing a red jersey Tuesday and was the right winger on a line with Eric Staal and Alexei Ponikarovsky at the Carolina Hurricanes' practice.

Dalpe, 21, appears to have claimed a roster spot with the Canes, although neither Dalpe or Canes coach Paul Maurice will say that - yet.

But Dalpe's spot, on the top line, says a lot. It also leaves some other young forwards anxious, especially with roster cuts to be made this week."