Unveiling the Hurricanes' 2024 NHL Draft Stars: Elick, Artamonov, Beaudoin, Hemming & More!

Curious who the Carolina Hurricanes might draft in the 1st round at the 2024 NHL draft? Look no further! In this episode, stormTRacker's Tom Ray chats with Nick Bass (@CanesProspects) about prospects like Cole Beaudoin, Sacha Boisvert, Alfons Freij, Nikita Artamonov, Charlie Elick, and Emile Hemming, and we analyze the potential impact they might have in the Hurricanes' lineup. We'll also delve into Darren Yorke's role as the leader of Canes' scouting group and how his personal preferences will shape the draft, as well as the "Russia" factor & how that might influence the Canes' selections. Nick also provides his thoughts on the Alexander Nikishin situation & when Canes' fans should expect to see him in a Canes uniform. Cam Abbott's appointment as head coach of the Chicago Wolves is reviewed, including how his notable record in player development will be a positive addition. Hear projected draft selections from a number of mock drafts as well as comments from prospect gurus, Corey Pronman (The Athletic), Chris Peters (FLOHockey), Tony Ferrari (The Hockey News), Steven Ellis (Daily Face-off) & others on prospects' strengths & weaknesses. We'll also preview some other possible selections, Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Teddy Stiga, and Jett Luchanko, while considering Max Swanson as a valuable late-round addition. Tune in for an exciting look at the Hurricanes' draft strategy, potential trades, and the future of the team. 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Chicago Wolves newly-announced Head Coach Cam Abbott's critical role 06:14 The "Russia Factor" & What's the situation with Alexander Nikishin? 11:32 Anything can happen in the Draft after #10 13:55 Analyzing the Prospects: Cole Beaudoin 21:36 Analyzing the Prospects: Sacha Boisvert 24:58 Analyzing the Prospects: Charlie Elick 30:20 Analyzing the Prospects: Alfons Freij 34:34 Analyzing the Prospects: Emil Hemming 39:48 Analyzing the Prospects: Nikita Artamonov 44:01 Analyzing the Prospects: Stiga, Sahlin Wallenius, Luchanko #nhl #carolinahurricanes #canes #elick #stiga #beaudoin #CanesProspects #nikishin #Boisvert #stormTRacker #nhlrumors #nhlnewstoday #nhldraft2024 #freij #Luchanko #sahlinwallenius #hemming #nhlhockey #chicagowolves #nhlrumors #nhltrades #nhlrumours #charlieelick #sachaboisvert #hockey #colebeaudoin #darrenyorke #erictulsky #alfonsfreij #leosahlinwallenius #teddystiga #alexandernikishin #nikitaartamonov #emilhemming #jettluchanko