Kase (concussion) signed a one-year contract with HC Litvinov of the Czech Extraliga on Sunday.

Kase (concussion) was moved to on the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.

Kase (concussion) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Kase (concussion) skated before practice Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said Wednesday that he doesn't believe Kase (concussion) will be back soon, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Kase (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Kase (concussion) will not play against the Lightning on Thursday.

Kase (concussion) won't be available for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Kase (concussion) won't be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Islanders, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Kase has been placed in concussion protocol, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.