Matt Somma

The Carolina Hurricanes turned in a pretty embarrassing effort against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, losing by a score of 5-2. The game started off rocky for the Hurricanes, but a power play tally from Julien Gauthier was enough to…

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The Hurricanes had 23 of their own prospects attend development camp in June. Some had been drafted, while others were signed or traded for. This has led me to wonder just how good some of these players are. How would they be ranked if you…

Matthew Robertson Age: 17 Position: LHD Height: 6’3 Weight: 196 Drafted: 2019 Draft Eligible Matthew Robertson is yet another part of a very strong WHL class this year. He’s playing for an Edmonton team that was…

It is certainly a new era in Hurricanes history, and Don Waddell has been a big part of that. Since being named General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, Waddell has orchestrated a lot of change in this organization. Canes fans haven't…

Age: 19 Position: RW/C Height: 6'1 Weight: 191 pounds Draft position: Taken 73rd overall by Carolina in 2017 Contract: N/A Stelio Mattheos had a terrific draft +1 season after being selected in the third round by the…

Age: 20 Position: C Height: 6'2 Weight: 193 pounds Draft position: Taken 67th overall by Carolina in 2017 Contract: 3 year ELC worth $763,333 Morgan Geekie was the Canes' first choice in the third round in 2017. The…

For the first time in what feels like eternity, there won't be a couple of players that the Canes invite to the Traverse City prospects tournament. Instead, there will be a total of nine players invited to the tournament to play for the…

Julien Gauthier Age: 20 Position: RW Height: 6'4 Weight: 225 Draft position: Taken 21st overall by Carolina in 2016 Contract: Three years left on ELC worth $863,333 (We'll get into this) Julien Gauthier was one of…

Age: 20 Position: RW/C Height: 6'2 Weight: 192lbs Draft position: taken 69th overall by Buffalo in 2016 Contract: 3 year ELC worth $745,000 (CapFriendly) Cliff Pu was the main piece acquired in an August 2nd deal that…