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Spotlight on Hurricanes, Avalanche with Free Agency Looming
The spotlight is also bright on the Carolina Hurricanes in their talks with defenseman Dougie Hamilton, the Washington Capitals finalizing a deal with captain Alex Ovechkin and Stanley Cup champion Blake Coleman’s landing spot because he likely won’t return to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Many of these situations need to be resolved one way or the other before free agency opens Wednesday.
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He said It: Darren Yorke on Hurricanes' 2021 Draft Picks
Jackson is incredibly smart, probably didn’t get the opportunity that he might have expected in Chicago, it’s one of the best teams in the USHL. His 5-on-5 play was what really impressed us. To ability to use his size to protect the puck and make plays in transition from the neutral zone to the offensive zone.
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Canes start with defense in drafting 13
The Darien, Conn. native was ranked 39th overall among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting. The Hurricanes acquired the 44th overall pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jake Bean.

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