The Canes have recalled Jackson Blake as they prepare for their season opener.
It seems that Jackson Blake has indeed made the Carolina Hurricanes' starting roster.
Despite not being on the 22-man opening roster that the Canes submitted on Monday, the rookie forward was recalled today, signaling that he more than likely will be a part of the team's roster going forward.
"There's always room for guys that earn their spot," Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour had said and that's clearly the case here.
Blake, 21, had a strong preseason showing and was standing out almost daily.
"He's been maybe one of the better players, if you're being honest about it," Brind'Amour said. "He's very noticeable every shift. It's not just shifts here and there."
While Blake may not necessarily be in the starting lineup on Friday, he'll still be around the team and a legitimate option in case of injuries or poor play from someone else.
Or he just might play.
We don't know yet, and isn't that just part of the fun?
The Hobey Baker finalist is a playdriving forward who can create with very little time and space.
A strong stickhandler, Blake is able to find teammates with his vision or he can finish on his own from in close or at distance.
The Canes have had a strong history of impressive rookie seasons such as Andrei Svechnikov and Seth Jarvis in recent memory, so hopefully Blake can make his mark with the Hurricanes too.