The Canadians may need a replacement.
Los Angeles Kings and Team Canada forward Jeff Carter may be hurting ahead of the World Cup, reports Fox Sports and Kings Insider's Jon Rosen.
Hearing Jeff Carter suffered a lower-body injury while training. World Cup clarity should come later this weekend, as noted by @FriedgeHNIC.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) September 2, 2016
Earlier on Friday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman tweeted that there is "some question about Carter's status for (the) upcoming World Cup," adding that players are scheduled to report Sunday, so "clarity should come by then."
Carter had an impressive 2014 Olympics in Sochi, scoring three goals and adding two assists in six games, playing alongside Sidney Crosby. Canada dominated the competition and won gold.
The 31-year-old had 24 goals and 38 assists for the Kings last season.
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