Canes Draft Smarter Than Expected

Carolina Hurricanes News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Carolina Hurricanes turned a four-pick draft into a seven-selection masterclass, snagging elite talent from Sweden and the U.S. — including World Junior gold medalist William Hakansson, historic fourth-tier Swede Wiggo Sorensson (who plays with type 1 diabetes), gritty forward Zach Lansard, fearless American Mikey Berchild, and two standout goalies: CHL Goaltender of the Year Ryder Fetterolf (Saros-esque) and athletic, non-tall netminder Zachary Jovanovski. Smart, diverse, and loaded with upside — this draft could be a breakout for the Canes. Support the show:Get a discount at…