Carolina Hurricanes: All Decade Team of the 2010's

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RALEIGH, NC – FEBRUARY 19: Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates for position on the ice during an NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at PNC Arena on February 19, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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Eric Staal

Captain of the Carolina Hurricanes from 2009 to 2016, Eric Staal spent so many great years inside PNC Arena. With over 909 games played, 322 goals, and 453 assists in a Hurricanes sweater, a sweater that will hang from the arena rafters when he does eventually retire.

Jordan Staal

RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 3: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for a face-off against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game on October 3, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The current captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, Jordan Staal arrived in Raleigh after the Pittsburg Penguins traded him on his wedding day for Brandon Suttor in 2012. Nearing almost 500 games with the Hurricanes this decade, Staal has been a force to be reckoned with both in the face off circle and in front of the net. Even at this age he shows no signs of slowing down.

Teuvo Teravainen

RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 21: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammates during an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 21, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Coming over to the Canes in 2016 from a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks that also included Bryan Bickell, Teuvo Teravainen is now a key part of the young core that is vital to the team’s future. Guys like him have been a huge but almost quiet part of explosive offenses.

Andrei Svechnikov

RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 21:Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes watches action on the ice from the bench area during an NHL game against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 21, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

From the moment he was drafted second overall in the 2018 draft, Andrei Svechnikov was recognized as a future star not only for the Carolina Hurricanes, but for the entire NHL. The two lacrosse goals that he has scored this year alone gives him a spot on this list. That shows just how good this kid has been and also how abysmal this decade has been at times.

Jeff Skinner

RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 12: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates during a game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on January 12, 2018. Washington defeated Carolina 4-3. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Jeff Skinner was a bright light for Hurricanes fans in a very dark time. Spending 8 years for the boys in red from 2011-2018 and even earning an A near the end of his time with the team. He unfortunately never made it to the playoffs with the team then was traded to the Buffalo Sabers, a move that many fans still are a bit sour over.

Sebastian Aho

RALEIGH, NC – DECEMBER 11: Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes takes a shot on goal during an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 11, 2018 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

The current face of the franchise, Sebastian Aho has been a force for this franchise since day 1 back in 2016. There is a reason that when Tom Dundon took over the team he stated that the only player he would not trade is Aho. Didn’t stop fools from trying to offer-sheet for him, which in turn has made his last contract very team friendly considering his performance so far.

Justin Williams

BOSTON, MA – MAY 09: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Justin Williams (14) passes the puck back and forth with a teammate in warm ups. During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals featuring the Carolina Hurricanes against the Boston Bruins on May 09, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The heart and soul of the 2018-2019 playoff team was their captain Justin Williams. After spending most of the decade in either Los Angles or in DC, Williams choose to come back to Raleigh because he saw something special, and then he created something special with the Storm Surge.

Patrick Dwyer

RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 13: Patrick Dwyer #39 of the Carolina Hurricanes carries the puck during their NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche at PNC Arena on January 13, 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Playing mostly in the dark times of the decade, Patrick Dwyer is probably one of the most under rated players to put on a Hurricanes sweater. Playing in over 400 games and seven years all with the Hurricanes, Dwyer was a constant presence on the ice and to the fans. He was an EIHL champion with his Belfast team last year before retiring from the sport.

Elias Lindholm

OTTAWA, ON – MARCH 24: Carolina Hurricanes Center Elias Lindholm (28) skates during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators on March 24, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Elias Lindholm was another one of the better Carolina Hurricanes players that never saw a playoff game in Raleigh. Drafted 5th overall by the Hurricanes in 2013, Lindholm was a young gun player who’s trade to the Calgary Flames is another bitter moment for some fans.

Brandon Sutter

RALEIGH, NC – MARCH 30: Brandon Sutter #16 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck during an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets on March 30, 2012 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Playing in Carolina from 2008-2012, Brandon Sutter was a part of the leadership core of the 2009 playoff run and Brind’Amore’s retirement. With 107 points, his future looked bright with the Canes until his shocking trade to Pittsburgh for Jordan Staal. The rest, as they say, is history.

Jiri Tlusty

RALEIGH, NC – FEBRUARY 24: Jiri Tlusty #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes in action against the Philadelphia Flyers during an NHL game on February 24, 2015 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Another great player from the front half of the decade, Jiri Tlusty spent 6 years with the Carolina Hurricanes where he was a near 20 goal scorer every season. He was traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 2015. Possibly the best Czech player for the Hurricanes. Martin Necas might change all that.

Brock McGinn

RALEIGH, NC – APRIL 15: Brock McGinn #23 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares for a faceoff in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals on April 15, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Some may not agree with my inclusion of Brock McGinn in this list, but listen to this. Brock has played for the Carolina Hurricanes since 2015 and in almost 300 games, he was drafted by the Canes in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft, and even was the team enforcer for a few years regardless of his size. He gets on this list for his heroics last year against the Washington Capitals.

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Carolina Hurricanes: 2010’s All Decade Team

By Zac Hynus | Dec 21, 2019