Cole falls ill, Canes recall Osala

The Carolina Hurricanes announced this morning that winger Erik Cole will miss tonight's road game against the Washington Capitals because of illness. With Cole sidelined, the Hurricanes have recalled left wing Oskar Osala from Albany (AHL). The promotion marks a speedy return to Washington, D.C. for the former Capital, who was acquired by the Hurricanes just last Wednesday in a trade that sent Joe Corvo to the Caps in exchange for Osala, Brian Pothier and a second-round pick. Cole fell ill last night after traveling with the Hurricanes up to Washington, D.C. No other details about the nature of his illness were immediately available, but Canes beat writer Chip Alexander reports from Washington, D.C., that it's unlikely that Cole will fly back with the team tonight after the game.