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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 takeaways from win over Blue Jackets

By Andrew Miller

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck against the boards during the first period of a game on November 10, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 10: Jaccob Slavin #74 of the Carolina Hurricanes and Boone Jenner #38 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck against the boards during the first period of a game on November 10, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 07: Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman Noah Hanifin (5) skates with the puck during a game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 7 2017. Carolina defeated Florida 3-1. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 07: Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman Noah Hanifin (5) skates with the puck during a game between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 7 2017. Carolina defeated Florida 3-1. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

1. Noah Hanifin quietly producing

Hanifin continues to be the subject of rampant trade rumors with the Canes. There’s still a need on this roster for a top line center, or just a star forward that can score at a high level. Yet, disposing of Hanifin does not look like the way to do that right now.

His one assist moves him to seven points on the season and gives him the outright lead in scoring for defensemen on the Canes. With Slavin, Faulk, and Haydn Fleury all producing as well, the blue line for Carolina is doing their job.

Morevoer, at just 21-years-old, Hanifin is improving rapidly and showing he has a very bright future in front of him. Trading him would be a big mistake at this moment if he continues to produce at this level (0.5 points per game).

Next: 5 Canes with the brightest future

Hanifin and McGinn might have put forward the most underappreciated efforts of the game. Yet, both helped the Canes greatly to get a key win over a quality Metro opponent. Wins in the division will be more important than anything moving forward.

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