Lucas Mercuri C Umass
The Hurricanes picked up Mercuri with their 6th-round pick in the 2021 draft. Mercuri has a large frame, standing 6’3, but still has some room to grow as he matures. His stat line doesn’t jump off the page, failing to average more than a point per game once he moved into the Junior and College levels. Mercurii will need to develop a strong defensive zone game, faceoff ability, and add a bit of grit to his play to stick in the NHL.
Future Outlook: Ceiling -> 4th line center. Floor -> AHL middle six