Heimosalmi was put on waivers by Carolina on Friday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
Heimosalmi had four goals, 17 points and 40 PIM in 52 regular-season appearances with AHL Chicago in 2025-26. The 23-year-old defenseman hasn't made his NHL debut.
Heimosalmi agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with the Hurricanes on Thursday.
Heimosalmi spent the last two seasons playing in the minors with AHL Chicago, racking up 31 points in 108 combined regular-season games. Given his offensive limitations, even if the 23-year-old blueliner does get called up at some point, he is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy upside.