Carolina Hurricanes: 2018-2019 Forward Point Projections

OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 12: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Nino Niederreiter (21) and Carolina Hurricanes Center Sebastian Aho (20) congratulate Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) on his goal during third period National Hockey League action between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators on February 12, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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RALEIGH, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) shoots the puck on net during an NHL Preseason game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes on September 29, 2019 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Andrei Svechnikov

2018-2019 Season: 37 points (20 goals 17 assists)

2019-2020 Season projection: 53 points (24 Goals 29 Assists)

Svechnikov will be in his second year this upcoming season, and is coming off a good first season and strong postseason. I think Svechnikov will take a big leap this year, and take Williams’ role as the forward who can put up over 50 points. Svechnikov has a deadly slap shot and uses his body and puck skills well to maneuver through the defense. It’s always possible he has a sophomore slump; however, I still think Svechnikov has limitless potential and will continue to show his progression as a former #2 overall pick.

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