Carolina Hurricanes Player Evaluations and Grades
By Brett Finger
Nathan Gerbe
Sep 21, 2013; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Nathan Gerbe (14) Tim Gleason (6) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) fight during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Nathan Gerbe has been one of the most impressive players on the Carolina Hurricanes. He signed a one year deal for the league minimum salary over the summer, and he has turned out to be one of the biggest free agent steals in the league.
Nathan Gerbe is not putting up unbelievable stats, but 7 points (4 goals, 3 assists) in 12 games is very good for Gerbe. He brings so much more than those stats will tell you.
Gerbe is a fierce competitor. He wants to win, and you can see that by how he plays. He is hard on the forecheck, he is defensively responsible, and he doesn’t make mistakes.
Nathan Gerbe has made the biggest impact out of all the new Hurricanes. He has been rewarded with first line time with Eric Staal and Alex Semin. If he keeps up this play, he will stay there.
Grade : A