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How Would the Carolina Hurricanes Use a Franchise Tag

BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Dougie Hamilton #19 celebrates the game winning goal with Martin Necas #88 and Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on November 14, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Carolina won 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 14: Dougie Hamilton #19 celebrates the game winning goal with Martin Necas #88 and Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on November 14, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Carolina won 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/NHLI via Getty Images)
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 07: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates a goal during the 3rd period of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the New York Rangers on November 7th, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 07: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates a goal during the 3rd period of the Carolina Hurricanes game versus the New York Rangers on November 7th, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC (Photo by Jaylynn Nash/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

2. Sebastian Aho

Ah yes, of course the first young super star the Canes consider is none-other than the kryptonite of Montreal, Sebastian Aho.

Aho Definitely has the skill and production. Just take a look at what he can do on the ice.

Now potential is where the waters do get shaky for the young Fin. When Aho is hot, he’s HOT. but when he is cold, it’s as bad as the ice they play on. It took Aho quite a few games this season to get going, but now that he is, watch out. Let’s not even mention the post all-star break drought either. Is Aho unpredictable? No, but he needs to find out how to always stay hot.

Now in Aho we trust, and will for the next five years thanks to our Canadian friends. Aho will do special things with this franchise, but should the Canes franchise tag him with an amazing 5 year deal at 22 years of age? No.

You must be thinking, who is left?? The Golden child, that’s who.

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