2. Jaccob Slavin leads the Carolina breakout better than any other
Carolina’s blue line could be the strongest aspect of this team. Possibly the best player with that defensive group is Jaccob Slavin. Haydn Fleury and Justin Faulk have also gotten off to a strong start this season.
Yet, Slavin played a big role in the Canes transition, seemingly getting through the neutral zone with his vision on the ice. Slavin also started the breakout on the play where Victor Rask scored in the final five minutes against the Wild.
If the defense can give some added support in the offensive zone, it will only help the Canes cause with keeping up with some very good teams in the Metropolitan Division this season. Faulk and Slavin have both showed offensive prowess over the course of their careers.
The best two way player and just one of the best overall players the Canes have is Slavin. It’s a good thing they gave him a contract extension during the offseason to show the commitment to him. He could command a high price tag soon.