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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 players who must go before next season

By Andrew Miller

CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 08: Justin Faulk #27 and Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes talk in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 08: Justin Faulk #27 and Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes talk in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 8, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 12: Victor Rask #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2018 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 6-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 12: Victor Rask #49 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2018 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 6-3. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /

player. 109. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. 25-years-old. Victor Rask. 5. Center

There’s a huge reason why a player that could still have a bright future like Victor Rask is the first one listed here. The decline in Rask’s production caused some doubts from Canes fans as to his ability to make an impact on the future success of the organization.

With really no chance to do anything to help his cause for the rest of this season, Rask has to put his best foot forward to make some real improvements during the off-season. The fact that his stat lines has dropped off so much with a progressed Carolina offense proved there’s a disconnect between Rask and the team’s system now.

Rask does have the potential to put up at least 50 points through his prime. He also needs the proper system to succeed in. Chemistry and connection are the two things that Rask needs around him to maximize his ability. Not necessarily just flat out skill.

If the connection between Rask and the Canes just isn’t there, something needs to change. His name still carries a ton of value in the trade market, and we’ve already discussed the possibility of moving him. At this point, most Canes fans would rather see Rask succeed with a different uniform on, and get something solid in return, than watch him drown in Raleigh.

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