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Carolina Hurricanes: Which Player’s Jerseys to Invest In This Season

ByChristopher Highe|
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 12: The Carolina Hurricanes bench reacts during the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 12: The Carolina Hurricanes bench reacts during the third period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Haydn Fleury #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 05: Haydn Fleury #4 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 5, 2019 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

But it is not the Finn you expected! Number 4: Haydn Fleury

Haydn Fleury‘s inclusion on this list may leave some of you puzzled. Fear not, for even defensemen need recognition.  He is a substantial presence on the Hurricanes’ blue line, despite being the seventh D, and a reliable substitution for Trevor Van Riemsdyk or Jake Gardiner on the third defensive pairing.

He has also banked two goals this season, finally breaking his ninety-five game scoring drought that started during the previous year. At 23-years old, he is still relatively young for a defenseman and has plenty of room to grow. With such great mentors as Brett Pesce and Dougie “Doooogie” Hamilton, Fleury should flourish into an incredible skater when he hits his prime, especially now that he has found his first career NHL goal.

A question for all the Caniacs out there: If you were to recommend a jersey to another Caniac, who would you suggest?

Also, do not forget to check out the official shop Carolina Hurricanes for all your merch needs. The holidays are coming up, and there are often juicy promotions to help cut those Christmas costs!

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