Dougie Hamilton is a polarising figure in the hockey landscape and with the Hurricanes. Some people believe he truly is one of the best defenceman in the league, because of various reasons. Some people believe he is overrated for the same reasons. Either way, Dougie Hamilton has a lot of opinions formed about him, but who is “Doogie”?
Hamilton was a 9th overall pick by the Boston Bruins, with a pick they originally acquired in the Phil Kessel trade. Dougie was so highly touted because he put up 12 goals and 46 assists for 58 points in 67 games in the OHL in his draft year.