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10 reasons Carolina Hurricanes can win Stanley Cup in 2017-18

By Andrew Miller

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: A general view of the Stanley Cup trophy is seen being displayed at the Park Theater Retail Store at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino on June 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: A general view of the Stanley Cup trophy is seen being displayed at the Park Theater Retail Store at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino on June 20, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 11: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates for position on the ice during an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on November 11, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 11: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates for position on the ice during an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks on November 11, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

7. Sebastian Aho’s development

It’s starting to become habit for Sebastian Aho to get off to slow starts to the season. It took him 16 games to get his first goal of the season in his sophomore campaign. And, it took him 14 games to get his first of what would amount to 24 goals last season.

After scoring his first goal of the season, Aho became red hot with five consecutive games with goals. Through 23 games, Aho has five goals and 18 points, good for second on the team.

Not only has Aho become a fan favorite for the Canes, he has contributed significantly to a better run for the Canes through November than he had in October. Continued development and improvement from Aho would also be huge.

The first line for the Canes is highlighted by the skill and creativity coming from Aho. He’s just as good as Skinner at creating in the offensive zone and setting up his line mates and himself as Skinner.

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