CANES D AT LEAST LOOKS GOOD, EVENTUALLY
Carolina
With an obvious season of failure slowly closing down, the Carolina Hurricanes have been seen as somewhat content with the future of this organization.
Indeed, despite the on ice failure and the continual revolving door of talent, the Canes seemed to have locked up a young defense core that is worthy of mention.
Brad Stuart, who was acquired earlier in the season for young gun defender Rostislav Klesla has made his mark and is the odds on favourite to take over the captaincy duties next season for the unfortunate club. Stuart leads all Cane defensemen in points and is one of the leaders in penalty minutes, an act that has quickly gotten little positive feedback from management.
Dion Phaneuf, one of the team’s heralded Team Canada juniors, has shown that he has the makings to be one of the most ferocious hitters in the league and a pretty crafty offensive blueliner as well. Phaneuf, 21, has a knack to take others off their game and despite his young age, seems more than willing to get involved with today’s top players.
Jordan Leopold, the teams smooth skating defender, acquired as part of the big Nash/Iginla swap, has delivered what the team had hoped he would. A puck moving defenseman who can chip in offensively but isn’t afraid to do his job in the defenisve end. Leopold, 26, seems to be taking any and all advice from veteran defense partner Phillipe Boucher.
Ron Hainsey, picked up in the wildly scrutinized Chris Pronger deal, has all the makings to be a top defensive rearguard in this league. He is smart in his own end, positionally sound and makes a great first pass. The Canes are high on this 25 year old and are looking forward to building a future with him in it.
With an obvious season of failure slowly closing down, the Carolina Hurricanes have been seen as somewhat content with the future of this organization.
Indeed, despite the on ice failure and the continual revolving door of talent, the Canes seemed to have locked up a young defense core that is worthy of mention.
Brad Stuart, who was acquired earlier in the season for young gun defender Rostislav Klesla has made his mark and is the odds on favourite to take over the captaincy duties next season for the unfortunate club. Stuart leads all Cane defensemen in points and is one of the leaders in penalty minutes, an act that has quickly gotten little positive feedback from management.
Dion Phaneuf, one of the team’s heralded Team Canada juniors, has shown that he has the makings to be one of the most ferocious hitters in the league and a pretty crafty offensive blueliner as well. Phaneuf, 21, has a knack to take others off their game and despite his young age, seems more than willing to get involved with today’s top players.
Jordan Leopold, the teams smooth skating defender, acquired as part of the big Nash/Iginla swap, has delivered what the team had hoped he would. A puck moving defenseman who can chip in offensively but isn’t afraid to do his job in the defenisve end. Leopold, 26, seems to be taking any and all advice from veteran defense partner Phillipe Boucher.
Ron Hainsey, picked up in the wildly scrutinized Chris Pronger deal, has all the makings to be a top defensive rearguard in this league. He is smart in his own end, positionally sound and makes a great first pass. The Canes are high on this 25 year old and are looking forward to building a future with him in it.
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