Final Thoughts: Hurricanes Summerfest Scrimmage and Beyond

Will the Goat Man be a net front presence for the Carolina Hurricanes this season? - Ken Andersen/Getty ImagesThe Saturday morning scrimmage was a rousing affair where the goalies owned the early frame and then skill took over. What are the lasting impressions and what will it take for this group of Carolina Hurricanes' prospects to push on to the next steps? What happens over the Dog Days of Summer will determine that.

There's nothing like a game type of atmosphere to put things into their rightful perspective. Add a couple of signed contracts and the future really feels like it is now. Of course, the actual game play fuels our impressions, both good and not so good. In general this is also…