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As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first round will be considered a team’s best value pick. However, the biggest bust picks will almost always be in the first round. We will examine each player, why they were picked where they were, and what their NHL career was like. Today, we look at the Carolina Hurricanes draft, and their biggest boom and bust.
Carolina Huricanes Biggest Draft Boom and Bust Since 2000
Here are our Honourable Mention Booms (You can see the winner and the Busts in the article)
Brett Pesce
Brett Pesce was taken in the third round, 66th overall by the Hurricanes in 2013. Pesce is also an incredible steal at this placement. He offers a lot of similar strengths as our winner does, but with lower offensive output, not quite as good defensively, and a higher selection spot, Pesce winds up as an honourable mention.
Sebastian Aho
By the criteria provided, Sebastian Aho was eligible to be on the “Boom” list due to his selection outside of the first round. Aho was taken 35th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry draft, qualifying him for the list. Aho very well could’ve topped this list for the Hurricanes due to his high offensive production and ability to generate high-quality chances, however, it felt wrong putting him at the top due to his still higher draft pick selection.
Carolina Huricanes Biggest Draft Boom and Bust Since 2000
Here are our Honourable Mention Booms (You can see the winner and the Busts in the article)
Brett Pesce
Brett Pesce was taken in the third round, 66th overall by the Hurricanes in 2013. Pesce is also an incredible steal at this placement. He offers a lot of similar strengths as our winner does, but with lower offensive output, not quite as good defensively, and a higher selection spot, Pesce winds up as an honourable mention.
Sebastian Aho
By the criteria provided, Sebastian Aho was eligible to be on the “Boom” list due to his selection outside of the first round. Aho was taken 35th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry draft, qualifying him for the list. Aho very well could’ve topped this list for the Hurricanes due to his high offensive production and ability to generate high-quality chances, however, it felt wrong putting him at the top due to his still higher draft pick selection.