It’s no secret Andrei Svechikov has grown by leaps and bounds in just two seasons in the NHL. After a solid rookie year, Svechnikov blossomed into a true first-line player as a sophomore, putting up 24 goals and 61 points in 68 games this season.
And Svechnikov has definitely earned his teammates’ respect. Wednesday, Svechnikov was announced as the Hurricanes’ 2019-20 Steve Chaisson Award winner, presented annually to a player voted by his teammates as “the Hurricanes player that best exemplifies determination and dedication while proving to be an inspiration to his teammates through his performance and approach to the game.