Suzuki was put on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Chicago.

Suzuki signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Suzuki was recalled from AHL Springfield on Friday.

Suzuki (shoulder) was activated off the non-roster, injured reserve and reassigned to AHL Tuscon on Thursday, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Suzuki (shoulder) is expected to return to action soon as coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters Wednesday, "I think they're really close to playing, if not about to play," per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Friday that Suzuki (shoulder) is not close to returning to action.

Suzuki's shoulder injury was classified as "not serious" by coach Rod Brind'Amour, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Suzuki (upper body) was removed from non-roster injured reserve and sent down to AHL Chicago on Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Suzuki (upper body) was placed on non-roster injured reserve Wednesday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Suzuki (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of Carolina's training camp, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.