The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that prospect forward Jack Drury has been recalled from their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
While the Hurricanes have as a team excelled so far this year, veteran forward Derek Stepan has struggled to make an impact as their fourth-line center. Stepan has just one point in 12 games and has seen limited ice time in recent games.
This recall could be the Hurricanes’ way of pushing Stepan while also getting a different look on their fourth line, assuming the fourth line is where coach Rod Brind’Amour does end up slotting Drury.
Drury, 22, is the son of former NHLer Ted Drury and the nephew of New York Rangers GM Chris Drury. Like the Wolves as a whole, Drury has gotten off to a slow start in the AHL this year, although he was exceptional last season.
Last year, Drury scored 52 points in 68 regular-season games and then potted nine goals and 24 points in 18 playoff games as the Wolves captured the Calder Cup.
A second-round pick at the 2018 draft, this recall could be Drury’s chance to seize a spot in the Hurricanes’ lineup for good. He has been solid in his limited NHL experience thus far, with two goals in two games, and should help the Hurricanes continue to build on their hot start.
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