The hockey season seems to be right around the corner. For prospect nerds such as myself, the season is already here. By the time this article gets published, the KHL season will be underway and other European leagues will be getting ready to begin their seasons. It won’t be a normal season due to COVID restrictions and various other circumstances, but it’ll be as close to normal as possible.
After all, the past two seasons have been shortened and many prospects haven’t gotten a chance to showcase their skills in a full season. The Hurricanes have a deep pipeline and more than a handful of prospects poised for breakout years.