The Carolina Hurricanes have been as patient as possible regarding Julien Gauthier’s development, and to this point it has paid off. His game is really rounding into form and that’s evident in his past month with the Charlotte Checkers.
A few weeks ago, I wrote that I felt the Carolina Hurricanes could be more effectively deploying Gauthier. But, his recent tear is evidence why he was sent back down. There’s still more untapped potential at the AHL level. I’ve come to accept that the ship has sailed on Gauthier making the big club permanently this season.