The Carolina Hurricanes could have a couple potential Tyler Johnson‘s on their hands. Tampa’s undersized undrafted free agent has busted onto the scene in his early 20’s with two straight 50+ point seasons, including 72 points last season.
Could free agent signee Derek Ryan or 2013 undrafted free agent Sergey Tolchinsky follow in Johnson’s footsteps for the Hurricanes?
For now, we don’t know, but the Lightning should feel comforted knowing that Johnson is recovering well from a wrist injury in the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals.
Also, Montreal’s star forward Max Pacioretty has begun rehab for his offseason knee injury, and the Devils may do something a bit unconventional for the upcoming season.