Youth movement out in full force for Carolina Hurricanes

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Photo: Brett Pesce is tied for fifth in rookie scoring among NHL defencmen, with 15 points in 59 games. (Courtesy of Ben McKeown/Icon Sportswire)


</p> The Carolina Hurricanes have surprisingly stayed in the playoff hunt into March, a feat that would have been impossible without the contributions of several rookies who have performed beyond expectations for a franchise in the midst of a rebuild.

Much of the team’s success has been due to a youthful infusion on defense, led by three just-out-college first-year players who have gone above and beyond in their first professional season, and a forward who impressively carved out a spot in Carolina’s top nine.… read more

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[HisIceness]

It's been great to see the young guys play well this season. Gives us all something to look forward too next season.

 

[Roboturner913]

I probably like Di Giuseppe more than most. I know he's limited but he's got a lot of early-career Andrew Ladd in him. Glad to see him get a shout out here.

 

[NotOpie]

I probably like Di Giuseppe more than most. I know he's limited but he's got a lot of early-career Andrew Ladd in him. Glad to see him get a shout out here.

I'm also a PDG fan. I think he's a lot more skilled than most give he credit for. He does seem to take about 2 or 3 games to get the pulse of his linemates. But once he does he seems to click with just about anybody.

 

[DaveG]

He's a perfect middle six player, or "glue guy" on a scoring line.

 

[RibFrabcus]

He's a perfect middle six player, or "glue guy" on a scoring line.

Agreed. I could see him doing well next year with Staal And Nesty. A 4th line with Nash and Nordstrom could be a very useful 4th line.