Hurricanes' Patience with Kochetkov is the Perfect Move

For the first time since Cam Ward was tending the crease, the Carolina Hurricanes' goaltending position is stable. It is the perfect blend of veterans, with Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta leading the way. It is no secret that the Hurricanes are in win-now mode and have set their sights on hoisting the Stanley Cup. Carolina has the 12th-best prospect pool in 2023, but the time for a youth movement is not right now (from 'Carolina Hurricanes are No. 12 in 2023 NHL prospect pool rankings,' The Athletic, 1/29/23).