The Carolina Hurricanes have put themselves in a good position. Whether it was drafting well or trading for quality prospects the Hurricanes have been able to make moves to increase their depth. That is especially true at defense.
Trevor van Riemsdyk has himself in a bad situation. The Hurricanes have many NHL-ready defensemen in the minors that will eventually crack the lineup. And while these players will be playing, van Riemsdyk is sitting out as he recovers from shoulder surgery.
Let’s look at the players that can have potential to surpass van Riemsdyk.
First, we have Haydn Fleury, who is the Hurricanes sixth defenseman to start the season.