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Carolina Hurricanes: Why To Be Keen On Joey Keane

By Alex Ohari

LONDON, ON - MARCH 09: Joey Keane #7 of the London Knights skates with the puck in the third period during OHL game action against the Saginaw Spirit at Budweiser Gardens on March 9, 2019 in London, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
LONDON, ON - MARCH 09: Joey Keane #7 of the London Knights skates with the puck in the third period during OHL game action against the Saginaw Spirit at Budweiser Gardens on March 9, 2019 in London, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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Who exactly is the newest Carolina Hurricanes prospect, and what can be expected from him?

The trade of beloved forward prospect Julien Gauthier to the New York Rangers sent Carolina Hurricanes social media into an absolute state of implosion earlier this afternoon. Gauthier, who was among the leaders of goal-scoring in the AHL this year, was a guy that a lot of Hurricanes fans had high hopes for.

But now that the dust has settled, I think it’s quite apparent that the focus of the deal has been “why Gauthier!?!?” as opposed to anything regarding Joey Keane, the prized prospect whom the Carolina Hurricanes received in return.

It’s OK to be upset. It’s understandable. Gauthier looked to have a real NHL future. Fans had patiently waited for his development and arrival. I get it all. But let’s not overlook or dismiss the potential of Keane – who, yes, does fill a big hole in the Canes organization.

We’ll break-down a few different angles of the whole trade – the “why”, as well as a look at Joey Keane and what he can become for the Hurricanes in the future. Let’s begin.

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