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Carolina Hurricanes: Five prospects with a bright future

By Oliver Thompson

ST. PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 13: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes follows the play during a game between the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)
ST. PAUL, MN - OCTOBER 13: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes follows the play during a game between the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.(Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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Stelio Mattheos – another future top six forward

The ace in the hole for the Carolina Hurricanes is 2017 draft bargain Stelio Mattheos. A player who dropped on draft day, the Canes selected him 73rd overall and have seen him dominate the WHL ever since.

After being drafted off the back of a 68-game, 61-point season, Mattheos set out to prove the rest of the NHL wrong. His post-draft season saw him explode for 90 points in 68 games, going from 26 goals to 43, and from 35 assists to 47. He has continued his excellent form into this season, posting 48 points in just 31 games, including a fantastic 26 goals.

There is absolutely no doubt surrounding Stelio Mattheos now. Expect him to challenge, and challenge hard, for a roster spot out of camp next year. It is entirely plausible that he wins a roster spot and lines up alongside Teuvo Teravainen and Sebastian Aho, two incredible passers he could benefit from and score goals with.

If you’re looking for an X-Factor, Stelio Mattheos is your guy. He has a chip on his shoulder, and he’s going to prove his doubters wrong by scoring a ton of goals for the Carolina Hurricanes.

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