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06/21/2009 - Hurricanes 2009 draft preview
The Hurricanes hold the No. 27 pick in the 2009 draft.
Previous Articles
05/31/2009 - Hurricanes 2004 draft evaluation
Not only did the Carolina Hurricanes host the 2004 Entry Draft, but they went out of their way to make a splash, moving up to No. 4 overall to get the player they wanted.
05/17/2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 AHL/ECHL season review
For the first time in a few seasons, the team has talent in the minor leagues that can reliably step in when needed in Raleigh.
05/04/2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 rookie review
Eight Hurricanes players fit the NHL's rookie criteria this season.
03/28/2009 - Hurricanes junior prospects 2008-09 review
The Carolina Hurricanes have eight CHL prospects, and the high-end players have stepped to the forefront.
03/02/2009 - Hurricanes Top 20 prospects, Spring 2009
Zach Boychuk is Carolina's top prospect.
02/01/2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 NCAA prospects update
While the Hurricanes have used the majority of their draft picks in recent years on CHL players, the times the team has selected current NCAA or college-bound players has proven fruitful.
01/11/2009 - Hurricanes 2008-09 AHL prospects update
The River Rats are getting back on track with a chance to re-enter the playoff hunt.
Organizational Depth Chart
- Team Strengths:
1 A number of good defensive prospects, some with good offensive upside.
- Team Weaknesses:
1 Quality and quantity in all forward positions; few potential top-line scoring forwards
2 Depth at left wing
Player Highlighted Legend
(defines league playing in)
- Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
- Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
- Playing in NCAA
- Playing in Europe
- Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
- Not Categorized Yet
The player is projected on making it to the NHL on a grading scale of 1-10.
Player Rating System Rules - Hockey's Future Prospect Criteria
Centers
Right Wingers
Goaltenders
- Affiliates: Albany River Rats (AHL) Florida Everblades (ECHL)
- Local Newspapers: News & Observer News & Record
- Team Links: Official Site




