When you combine free agency, trades, retirements, contracts not renewed, buyouts, the draft and guys from the Calder Cup Champion Charlotte Checkers, the formula for who is a Hurricane on opening night in October gets a little tricky.
Let’s analyze each player that skated two or more playoff games this post season and make some odds of if they are on the opening night roster. It’s important to understand this includes the 20 guys that will dress, healthy scratches and members of the injured reserve.
99 Percent Chance
While the players on this list are almost locks to be a Hurricane next season, no one should ever believe “untouchable” type comments about players.