Preparing for a wild start to free agency by recapping what has happened around the division this summer and pondering what could happen when the market opens.
After trading out of the first round for the third time in five seasons, the Hurricanes enter Saturday with seven picks, though there's room for more fireworks.
For all of the mock drafts released over the last several weeks, there's one thing most fans will agree is likely to happen before the Canes are on the clock.
Concerns remain after the Russian center struggled to start the season, though his resurgence in 2025 makes him one of the draft's greatest potential steals.
While some might not want Potter because he clocks in under six feet, his speed is one of many intangibles that make him an interesting prospect this year.