One way to look at the Carolina Hurricanes future and get a good read on it is through the lens of the youngsters currently on the team and in the system. With the construction of this year's team, the "kids" will need to step up. They need to be dependable and the team needs to depend on them. The bad news is, relative to the forwards, that the NHL- ready youngsters down in Charlotte are sparse in number with skill that is untested at best and limited at worst. The good news is that two or more of these guys will see significant time in Raleigh this year, likely with surprising results.
The Kids Are Alright - The Hurricanes Future at Forward
