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5 Carolina Hurricanes players with brightest future

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes leaps over the boards to enter the ice against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL game on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - OCTOBER 27: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes leaps over the boards to enter the ice against the St. Louis Blues during an NHL game on October 27, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 04: Noah Hanifin #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 4, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 04: Noah Hanifin #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 4, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Noah Hanifin. 3. player. Pick Analysis. 109. Scouting Report. Defense. 20 years old

Noah Hanifin has been the subject of quite a few trade rumors recently. He is one of the highest draft picks in the history of the franchise since moving to Raleigh. Hanifin’s production to start the season leads all defensemen on the team, though.

The one goal and five assists puts Hanifin on pace to have another career-high mark in both categories. He improved from 22 to 29 points last season. And, he’s still extremely young and improving on almost a nightly basis.

Hanifin’s speed and defensive angles still have some work before his skill is really brought to the forefront. Yet, if the Canes decide to keep Hanifin on hand throughout the season, he will be a key part of the top four defenders.

Peters has kept Hanifin alongside co-captain Justin Faulk for most of the season. Yet, the injury to Pesce shook some things up with the pairings. We’re getting a great look at the future for the Canes between Hanifin, Fleury, and McKeown.

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