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Carolina Hurricanes: Four Players Who’ve Taken A Big Step

By Alex Ohari

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 27: Haydn Fleury is selected seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 27: Haydn Fleury is selected seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 27, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Andrei Svechnikov of the Carolina Hurricanes
Andrei Svechnikov, Carolina Hurricanes  (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Andrei Svechnikov

I mean, Andrei Svechnikov. Andrei. Svechnikov. Do I even need to go into detail on this kid? I can legitimately just post the following video and go to the next slide, and the point will still be made. His talent just speaks for itself.

Even though that goal speaks volumes, I’ll still do a quick breakdown of Svechnikov’s progression because that’s what we do here at Cardiac Cane (sometimes). It’s almost shocking when you factor in that this kid is still a teenager. Let’s take a look at his accomplishments this year, in bullet form:

  • Has already set career highs in goals (24), assists (37) and points (61), despite playing 14 fewer games than last season.
  • Leads all players selected in the 2018 Draft in career goals (44) and points (98).
  • Leads all teenagers in the NHL with 61 points. Is also the only teenager in the top 100 of NHL scoring.
  • Ranks 18th in the entire NHL in Points/60.
  • Currently sits 32nd in NHL scoring.
  • Has scored TWO lacrosse goals.

Svechnikov has taken a massive leap forward from his quality rookie season, and has become a dynamic threat for the Hurricanes. He’s only 19 years old and he’s already a game-changer for the team – he’s shown he can take over games at any moment.

He’s also shown that he can create offense no matter who his linemates are. For his age, he’s mature well beyond his years, and will be a force for the Hurricanes in the years to come. Has the talent to be a perennial 40-goal guy.

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