Carolina Hurricanes Player Power Rankings: Quarter Mark Thoughts

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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 1: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings jumps in the crease to avoid the puck as Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes protects the net during an NHL game on November 1, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Some of the Shinier Spots on the Roster

6. player. 109. . . . Petr Mrazek

BUFFALO, NY – NOVEMBER 14: Petr Mrazek #34 of the Carolina Hurricanes tends goal during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres on November 14, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The Carolina Hurricanes have found their true starter in net. Getting 12 of the 20 starts so far, Petr Mrazek has been outstanding. Sure there have been a few dropped games here and there, but the Czech netminder has been solid for this team. Perhaps he can take them further than the Eastern Conference Finals this year. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Little known fact, he has a Peter Griffin hidden in every one of his masks commemorating his time with Grand Rapids Griffins AHL Champion team. Calder Cups really do mean something to these players.

Performance: 9-3-1, 2.62 GAA, 0.904 sv% At Potential

. Martin Necas. 5. player. 109. .

PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Martin Necas (88) skates through the defensive zone in the second period during the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers on November 05, 2019 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Martin Necas is building himself an excellent rookies season. And yes he is still a rookie due to the lack of 25 games played in the NHL ahead of this season. That excellent play has him in my top five players for this season so far. Can he keep it up or will he fall back towards his progression from last year? Only time will tell.

The good news is that the Carolina Hurricanes are giving him excellent teammates in Ryan Dzingel and now Nino Niederreiter, if he can help pull up Lucas Wallmark with him as he grows, all the better.

Performance: 4-10-14 At Potential

4. player. 109. . . . Teuvo Teravainen

PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) looks on between plays in the second period during the game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers on November 05, 2019 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. (Photo by Kyle Ross/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Where would this team be without Teuvo Teravainen? We should be sending Chicago a basket of pulled pork every year as a thanks for trading him to us. Every year he seems to be getting better and this season is no exception. One of the few players at or around a point per game, he has been exceptional for this team and its current streak.

It doesn’t hurt that he is sitting on top of the team in assists either. Everything he touches turns to gold it seems.

Performance: 5-14-19 Overachieving

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