2018 NHL Draft: 5 best prospects for the Carolina Hurricanes to pursue
Scouting Report. Right Wing. Brady Tkachuk. player. 109. Pick Analysis. Boston College. 5
Carolina has a huge need to still add steady scoring to the mix on a consistent basis. Considering Skinner and Teravainen were very streaky scorers last season as two of their top point getters, any prospect that could contribute at least 50 points can provide stability in the offensive zone.
In this regards, Boston College Eagles star winger Brady Tkachuk projects as a top 10 pick no matter where you look. He’s got a solid hockey bloodline since his father is former St. Louis Blues star forward Keith Tkachuk, and his brother Matthew Tkachuk plays for the Calgary Flames.
This would be a reach for the Canes by all intents and purposes, but any NHL team would be lucky to get a skill the level of Tkachuk. The fact that the Canes are even in the position to say that Tkachuk would be a bit of a reach is great for this organization.
Tkachuk was once a captain for the USA 18-U National Team during the 2017 World Championships. His leadership characteristics and physical tools, at 6-foot-2, are unquestioned. It’s just up to the front office for the Canes if they feel like he is worth taking with the second pick.