The 2014-15 season offered a unique chance for several young players on the Checkers. The makeup of the roster forced many first-year skaters into bigger roles and an amount of ice time that is not normally reserved for rookies.
Last season was a big one for Carolina prospects, as seven Checkers players made their NHL debuts. Those call ups included some players who found their scoring touch a few years into their AHL careers, like Brody Sutter and Justin Shugg, as well as players getting late season looks, like Danny Biega and Keegan Lowe.
As a high draft choice, Phil Di Giuseppe clearly has the talent to be a high scorer. After showing definite flashes of that in his rookie season, he’ll be looking to make those the norm in year two.
