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While his production dipped, Year 1 for Sean Walker with the Hurricanes was a success

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Stepping onto the ice with big shoes to fill, Walker paired well with Gostisbehere in his first season in Raleigh, and the expectations increase in Year 2.

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We've reached the halfway point in our defensive preview for the upcoming season. Next up is one of the new faces from last season's roster, stepping in after the Hurricanes lost one of their most reliable pairs during the 2024 offseason.

Sean Walker signed a five-year, $18 million deal with the Hurricanes last summer, a surprisingly lengthy deal for the organization.