Carolina's Bold Move: Embracing Russian Draft Picks

[@trashytandwillyb]

Hey Tom! This is Tyler (from the days of Sangoma). Just wanted to say, I really like what you’re doing with the channel and I’m excited to see it keep growing!

[@stormTRacker23]

Hey, Tyler Great to hear from you! Really appreciate the positive words. It's great fun talking Canes hockey and connecting with Caniacs & hockey fans around the world.

[@jasonosland3829]

A comment was made about going all in on a player emptying our prospect pool and we actually did it once before for Vinnie Trochek. In 2020 we traded Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark, Eetu Luostarinen, and Chase Priskie. Eetu just got his first cup as he still is with Florida from the trade. I like this approach as it allows Carolina to thin the prospect pool and increase the team's strength. Trochek did play 2 more seasons with the Canes, but it did hurt when we couldn't sign him at the end of his contract.

[@stormTRacker23]

Hey, Jason Appreciate your comments. I agree. The Trocheck move made a lot of sense & he was a strong contributor while he was with the Canes. Canes are in an strong position to do more of that going forward because they have a full cupboard of quality prospects. In fact, they will be able to trade some of those prospects without concern because they have so many. And, Canes are going to be in a enviable CAP position after this year, making it easier to go for the big fish at the deadline.

[@rosariocannistraro3561]

One typo in your Nikishin spotlight is he's a lefty shooter not right .

[@stormTRacker23]

Thanks for checking us out & for the correction! My bad. Nikishin definitely shoots left.

[@ericheinke2865]

Can't wait to the future of these Russian players

[@stormTRacker23]

Good to hear from you on this, Eric. For sure, there will be some real surprises in the group. Exciting stuff with the Canes.