Jan 13, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ehrhoff (10) handles the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Penguins won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Christian Ehrhoff could be a great, veteran addition for the Carolina Hurricanes as they look to fill in some gaps before guys like Noah Hanifin and Haydn Fleury are actually ready to take on bigger NHL roles.
At the age of 33, Ehrhoff certainly isn’t the player he once was, and he was hit hard with a season-ending injury last season, but if he is healthy, he can be a steal at this juncture for the Hurricanes.
He is an experienced and reliable offensive defenseman who can also be relied on in his own end. He could fit in perfectly in a top-four role with guys like Justin Faulk, James Wisniewski, and one of Ron Hainsey, Ryan Murphy, or one of the young guys coming in this year.
Some team is bound to get a great deal on this 741-game NHL veteran this offseason. On a one or two-ear deal, Christian Ehrhoff can step right in and help Carolina right away.
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