A championship team in the American Hockey League tends to be broken up usually, like we see with the Charlotte Checkers this offseason. More players want a shot at the big leagues, whether that’s the same organization or not. Captain Patrick Brown signed with the Vegas Golden Knights, Alternate Captain Andrew Porturalski signed with the Anaheim Ducks.
Haydn Fleury will very likely not be the next captain for the Charlotte Checkers. With the loss of Calvin de Haan in a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, a valuable spot on the Hurricanes defense is open for Fleury, which he is expected to take.