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Get to Know a Hurricane: Jaccob Slavin

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado | Acquired: Drafted 120th, 2012 (Carolina)

Assets: Has good size, excellent instincts and awareness, plus solid shutdown potential. Shoots the puck well and is also a very sound puck-moving defenseman.

Flaws: Lacks a physical edge, which can somewhat hurt his ability to shut skilled forwards down at the highest level. Is not a natural power-play quarterback.

Career potential: Talented shutdown defenseman with some upside.

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