Everyone who follows the Carolina Hurricanes knows just how important Jaccob Slavin is to the team’s success. Since his rookie season in 2015-16, the Colorado native has cemented himself as the cornerstone of Carolina’s defense. Despite this, Slavin has remained a relative unknown outside of his team’s fanbase.
His performance in last spring’s playoff run helped nudge the spotlight a little further in his direction. On top of that, his steady defensive play has been an integral part of Carolina’s success this season, showing the hockey world something that Hurricanes’ fans have known for years: Jaccob Slavin is the real deal.