Given the nature of the world we are currently living in as we inch closer and closer to the restart of the NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have planned accordingly with their roster depth at all positions.
Carolina will bring a group of interesting names whose skillsets and experience vary. From a young center who came on the scene with two big games, to the best defenseman in the AHL, to a 2019 first-round pick, the Canes will have options if/when injuries hit during the return-to-play process.
Here’s a shortlist of those interesting names, with a breakdown of how they got here and the likelihood that they will see game action.