RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: Jake Bean skates with the puck against Mikhail Sergachev #98 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on January 28, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
It’s been a long time coming, but Jake Bean SZN is finally upon us. The 22-year old Calgary, Alberta native has finally been given a solid run of games with the Carolina Hurricanes this season, and he has more than shown he has what it takes to be a defenseman at the NHL-level.