Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series recapping the 2020-21 season for each Hurricanes prospect
This was a tough season to be an NHL prospect. They had to deal with shortened schedules, travel restrictions, COVID tests, and much, much more on their journey to the NHL. Development was a challenge this season for prospects that played in Canada due to shortened schedules or no seasons at all, and so it’s even tougher to evaluate how a player grew over the course of this season. Nevertheless, I’m here to provide you all with an update on the state of the Hurricanes’ prospect pipeline, starting with the forwards.