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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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OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 24: Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman Haydn Fleury (4) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators on March 24, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 24: Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman Haydn Fleury (4) prepares for a face-off during third period National Hockey League action between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators on March 24, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

109. Scouting Report. Haydn Fleury. player. Pick Analysis. Defenseman. 21-years-old. 4

Among all the young Carolina defenseman that got a consistent amount of playing time this season, no one really struggled as much as the rookie Haydn Fleury. Others had their tough moments, but Fleury couldn’t find his footing for most of the season.

As a former first round pick of the Canes, back in 2014, the organization had very high expectations for Fleury in his first full season with the team. However, head coach Bill Peters shuffled Fleury in and out of the lineup most of the way.

Klas Dahlbeck ended up taking the spot that Fleury would have occupied at times. It’s hard to tell if he’s just not a good fit with the team or if there’s a bigger issue with his game. Fleury did not mesh too well with other defenseman like Justin Faulk and Noah Hanifin.

He also lacked the ability to prove himself on either end of the ice. At times, Fleury made some great defensive plays, but nothing consistent. The real problem came for Fleury in terms of offensive contributions. He didn’t post a single goal so far this season.

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