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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 players who need to step up in November

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammates during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 29, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 29: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammates during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 29, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 29: Victor Rask #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes controls a puck on the ice during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 29, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 29: Victor Rask #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes controls a puck on the ice during an NHL game against the Anaheim Ducks on October 29, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Victor Rask. player. 109. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Carolina Hurricanes. 2. Center

Victor Rask is often the forgotten player among the top six forwards for the Canes. The 24-year-old center is off to an extremely mediocre start this season. He’s racked up four points on two goals and two assists.

There was some potential shown on the second line between Rask, Williams, and Teravainen against the Ducks. That could be something that Peters should stick with moving forward that could also help out Rask.

Last season, Rask finished with 16 goals and 29 assists. It was somewhat of a step back for Rask after posting a career-high in points in 2015-16 with 21 goals and 27 assists. Something has to give this season.

The young core of forward that the Canes have is either going to be the reason they make the playoffs or will be the cause of their downfall. Rask, Aho, Skinner, Teravainen, Elias Lindholm, etc. will have a major impact on the outcome of the November slate.

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