Alex Ohari

Carolina Hurricanes writer. 23 years old. Ottawa, Canada. Prospect geek, hockey nerd.

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A Look Back: Grading the Canes' 2014 Draft Class

January 25th, 2021 Before Ron Francis' arrival as the Carolina Hurricanes' general manager in 2014, the team's recent draft failures were well-documented. Jim Rutherford's persistence with trading away draft picks and then whiffing on key picks was a major reason for the beginning of a nine-year playoff drought in Raleigh, which in turn cost Rutherford...

Hurricanes' Goalie Prospects Are a Mixed Bag

January 19th, 2021 It's no secret to anyone who pays attention to the Carolina Hurricanes that goaltending is a problem that's plagued the team for years - at least much of the last decade. Too much had been thrust on the shoulders of Cam Ward, and in spite of that, inconsistency has always been at the forefront of the Canes' crease. Cam Ward, Carolina...

Hurricanes in Tough Spot for Kraken Expansion Draft

January 13th, 2021 Although we're just a couple of days away from the beginning of the 2020-21 season, I don't think it's ever too early to start looking towards the future, especially with the Seattle Kraken 2021 Expansion Draft just months away. In the Vegas Golden Knights' Expansion Draft back in 2017, the Hurricanes escaped relatively unscathed, as...

3 Hurricanes Destined for Breakout 2020-21 Seasons

January 8th, 2021 The Carolina Hurricanes' season is now just one week away from official puck drop, and for the most part, the opening night roster is basically set. With contributing players such as Joel Edmundson, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Justin Williams having departed from the team, the Canes will have to look elsewhere on the roster to make up for...

3 Darkhorse Players the Hurricanes Need Production From

January 3rd, 2021 With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the NHL into a shortened 56-game season, winning games and collecting points in the standings will be more important than ever. And with a compressed schedule, team depth will be as crucial as ever. Of course, the Hurricanes will be relying on their leaders like Sebastian Aho, Dougie Hamilton and...