Carolina Hurricanes fantasy projections for 2024-25

As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, the fantasy hockey staff has ranked the top five players on the Carolina Hurricanes and identified other preseason draft targets with point and win projections for the 2024-25 season.

1. Sebastian Aho, F

NHL.com point projection: 90

He led the Hurricanes in points (89 in 78 games) and goals (36) last season. Aho has underrated goal-scoring ability, as he is tied for the 10th-most goals in the NHL over the past five seasons combined (171 in 356 games since 2019-20). He is the most valuable fantasy player on Carolina’s roster and should be considered a top-30 forward in drafts.

2. Frederik Andersen, G

NHL.com win projection: 25

Andersen appeared in 16 regular-season games for Carolina last season with a .932 save percentage and 13-2-0 record in that span. He has fantasy upside playing behind a Hurricanes team that allowed the fewest shots on goal per game (25.6) in the League last season. He should be considered a fringe top-10 goalie when healthy in fantasy.

3. Andrei Svechnikov, F

NHL.com point projection: 72

Svechnikov has been limited to under 65 games in consecutive seasons and is a player that could be a fantasy draft steal based on average draft position if he plays a full 82 games. He had 52 points (19 goals, 33 assists) in 59 games last season and provides category coverage (tied for most hits on Hurricanes last season with 142). He hit the 30-goal mark in 2021-22 and should be prioritized around the top 75 overall in fantasy drafts.

4. Seth Jarvis, F

NHL.com point projection: 69

He ranked second on the Hurricanes in goals (33 in 81 games) and showcased his production potential with an NHL career-high in points (67). Jarvis greatly benefits from exposure to Aho on their top line, in addition to having a spot on their top man-advantage unit, and the 22-year-old wing should be prioritized in keeper and dynasty leagues.

5. Pyotr Kochetkov, G

NHL.com win projection: 23

Kochetkov started the most games of his NHL career last season (40) and was 23-13-4 with a .911 save percentage. With Andersen healthy for the start of the season, Kochetkov’s start volume could decrease, but he should still be considered a top-20 goalie in redraft leagues and a fringe top five option in keeper and dynasty leagues.

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Other CAR players on preseason draft lists:

Bounce-back candidates: Martin Necas, F (point projection: 60); Brent Burns, D (point projection: 45)

Sleeper candidate: Shayne Gostisbehere, D (point projection: 48)

Deep sleepers: Dmitry Orlov, D (point projection: 33); Sean Walker, D (point projection: 30)