NHL 19: Carolina Hurricanes Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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The Carolina Hurricanes have been working towards something great for a couple of seasons, adding a new element to up their level in each campaign. Now, while it’ll take a big effort from the young stars of the team, the Canes could make it into the playoffs this season. If not, bar any contract issues with their top players, it won’t be long before the Hurricanes are playoff regulars. 

Sebastian Aho, Left Wing, 85 OVR

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Age: 21Role: Two-Way Left WingHeight: 180cmWeight: 78kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 89 Offensive Awareness, Passing, Puck Control

Sebastian Aho is part of this latest wave of immensely talented Finns breaking into the NHL, putting up 29 goals and 65 points in 78 games last season. A very smart player, Aho has been given a lot of responsibility with plenty of minutes per game, but he’s proving that he can handle all phases of play with 26 points and a +4 rating through 25 games.

Justin Faulk, Defenseman, 85 OVR

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Age: 26Role: Offensive DefensemanHeight: 183cmWeight: 97kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 92 Stick Checking. 90 Passing, Puck Control, Offensive Awareness, Slap Shot Power 

Injuries have hampered Justin Faulk’s ascendency to being rated among the very best defensemen in the NHL, but that hasn’t stopped him from carrying the Hurricanes until the team around him develops into a potentially formidable force. He had a strong 76-game, 31-point season in 2017/18 but was a bit slow out of the gate this season with eight points in 25 games. Regardless, he’ll continue to guide the team from the blueline throughout the season.

Petr Mrazek, Goaltender, 82 OVR

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Age: 26Role: Hybrid GoaltenderHeight: 188cmWeight: 82kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 88 Agility, Speed, Vision

After trading a third-round pick and agreeing on a four-year contract with Scott Darling last summer – which, at the time, looked to set up Carolina in the goaltending department for many years – the Hurricanes have already moved on to a new goalie. Cue Petr Mrazek, who was once tipped as one of the league’s best young goalies with the Detroit Red Wings. Now, Mrazek is battling for a starting role against Curtis McElhinney and losing, only winning three games in eight starts with a .880 save percentage. Darling cleared the waivers on November 29 to play with the Charlotte Checkers in the AHL.

NHL 19 Carolina Hurricanes Roster

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Carolina Hurricanes’ first lines start. With Jordan Staal to win faceoffs and anchor the line, Sebastian Aho and fellow Finn Teuvo Teravainen can run riot up the wing, breaking with speed and clinical shooting. Jaccob Slavin plays as the muscle and defensive mind alongside Justin Faulk, who pushes the offense. 

Sebastian Aho (85) – Jordan Staal (83) – Teuvo Teravainen (85)Jaccob Slavin (84) – Justin Faulk (85)Petr Mrazek (82)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Teuvo Teravainen
85
Left Wing Playmaker
180cm
24
Left
92 Deking, Acceleration, Agility
Dougie Hamilton
84
Offensive Defenseman
198cm
25
Right
90 Slap Shot Power, Offensive Awareness, Passing, Puck Control
Jaccob Slavin
84
Two-Way Defenseman
191cm
24
Left
90 Discipline. 88 Defensive Awareness, Shot Blocking, Stick Checking
Jordan Staal
83
Two-Way Center
193cm
30
Left
90 Balance, Defensive Awareness. 89 Stick Checking, Strength
Justin Williams
82
Two-Way Right Wing
185cm
36
Right
90 Poise. 86 Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Accuracy, Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Offensive Awareness, Deking, Hand-Eye, Passing, Puck Control, Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking
Victor Rask
82
Playmaker Center
188cm
25
Left
90 Discipline. 87 Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Accuracy
Brett Pesce
82
Defensive Defenseman
191cm
23
Right
88 Stick Checking. 87 Defensive Awareness, Shot Blocking, Balance, Strength
Micheal Ferland
81
Left Wing Grinder
188cm
26
Left
90 Aggressiveness, Body Checking. 88 Strength, Balance, Stick Checking
Calvin de Haan
81
Offensive Defenseman
185cm
27
Left
88 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Haydn Fleury
80
Two-Way Defenseman
191cm
22
Left
87 Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power, Stick Checking
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Andrei Svechnikov, Right Wing, 80 OVR

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Age: 18Role: Right Wing SniperHeight: 191cmWeight: 83kgShoots: LeftPotential: Elite med

The undisputed second overall selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Andrei Svechnikov boasts tremendous shooting ability while using his size to dominate in the corners and shrug off incoming defensemen trying to steal his puck. His immense dynamism is reflected in his 83 body checking, 86 speed, acceleration, and agility, as well as his ratings of 84 or above in all shooting categories. It won’t be long before he becomes one of the most feared players in the NHL with the puck on his stick, boasting six goals and 12 points through the easing-in part of his rookie season.

The Carolina Hurricanes boast a wide array of young talents in their prospect pool, with a focus on two-way and defense-minded players. Julien Gauthier and Jake Bean weigh-in as the highest-rated skaters right now, while Alex Nedeljkovic has the potential to eventually cure the goaltending problems which continue to ail the Canes.

NHL 19 Carolina Hurricanes Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
Luke Henman
56
Two-Way Center
180cm
18
Left
Bottom 6 med
Lenni Killinen
57
Two-Way Right Wing
188cm
18
Left
Top 9 low
Ville Rasanen
55
Two-Way Defenseman
188cm
19
Left
7th D med
Stelio Mattheos
63
Two-Way Center
185cm
19
Right
Bottom 6 med
Jesper Sellgren
54
Defensive Defenseman
178cm
20
Left
7th D med
Eetu Luostarinen
55
Two-Way Left Wing
188cm
20
Left
Top 9 med
Brendan de Jong
56
Defensive Defenseman
193cm
20
Left
AHL Top 2 high
Morgan Geekie
63
Two-Way Center
188cm
20
Right
Top 9 med
Cliff Pu
64
Right Wing Sniper
185cm
20
Right
Top 9 med
Julien Gauthier
73
Right Wing Power Forward
191cm
20
Right
Top 6 med
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