This year marked the first time the NHL draft had been held in person since the Coronavirus pandemic struck the world. With the destination being the Bell Center in Montreal, it was going to be a day to remember for the organization and everyone who was drafted. On day one, the Hurricanes were relatively quiet, but that didn’t stop the front office from making moves.
You can read about the trade the Canes made with Philadelphia Flyers to stock up on draft picks for a later date below, as we’ve already talked about that and I’m not going to mention that here.