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Carolina Hurricanes: 3 Bold Predictions for 2020-21 NHL Season

By Matthew Nidiffer

Aug 17, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) takes a shot during warmups prior to game four of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 17, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton (19) takes a shot during warmups prior to game four of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 22, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) looks on in the first period during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) looks on in the first period during the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Carolina Hurricanes Will Acquire a Top 6 Forward Before the Deadline

Okay, you guys had to have seen this one coming.

The Carolina Hurricanes have made leaps and bounds of progress when it comes to acquiring Top 6 talent, most notably the addition of Vincent Trocheck during the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline.

This year, I think will be no different, although the Canes have reportedly set their sights on a different target: Patrik Laine.

Now, I’m not saying the Canes are absolutely going to acquire him, but right off-hand, he’s the first one that jumps to mind. Reuniting Sebastian Aho and Patrik Laine would undoubtedly be incredible to see, but only if the Carolina Hurricanes can manage to pull it off without shipping out Brett Pesce (which is who the Jets seem to be most interested in acquiring, alongside Martin Necas).

Another option might include Columbus’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, who also reportedly wants a change in scenery. It’s still a bit early to tell, but I think the Carolina Hurricanes make one more big move to add to their offensive core before fully settling into Dynasty Mode.

Hockey Scoville Scale Rating: 29,000.

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