The New Guys
The Hurricanes added some heavy hitters to their forward group this off-season when they traded for Erik Haula and picked up Ryan Dzingel in free agency. Both have shown themselves to be able to play at a fast pace like the Canes like to do.
As well most importantly as put the puck in the back of the net. Both guys have been seeming to mesh well with the rest of the team. While Haula did have brief injury scare with his knee, he appears to be fine now.
The Hurricanes were also able to pick up veteran netminder James Reimer in a trade with Florida. He looks to be a valuable back up to Petr Mrazek. Reimer will also be able to provide veteran wisdom to a team that has an average age of just 24 years old.
Late into free agency, the Carolina Hurricanes surprised everyone and signed defenseman Jake Gardiner to a four year contract. Garidner is a fantastic addition to an already extremely deep blue line. He will also add some life to the Hurricanes power play. Which let’s be honest, isn’t the best.
The new guys! pic.twitter.com/AdYJpe6952
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) September 18, 2019
And there were other new additions made during the off season like Anton Forsberg, Gustav Forsling, and Max McCormickto name a few. As well as picking up prospects Chase Priske and Ryan Suzuki in free agency and the draft. All of these guys add to a deep roster that should be ready to contend with the best of the best.
Now that we’ve looked at the new guys, what about the returning ones?