Canes sign Babchuk as expected

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed Anton Babchuk to a one-year contract.

Babchuk will earn $1.4 million next season in what is starting to become a good Carolina defense. Babchuk did not sign with the Hurricanes last season, choosing to return to his native Russia where he had nine goals and 22 points in 49 games with Omsk. He managed 16 goals and 35 points in 2008-09 with the Hurricanes so he is definitely a sleeper this season with his offensive flair.

Source: TSN.ca

[cbarrier90]

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed Anton Babchuk to a one-year contract.

Babchuk will earn $1.4 million next season in what is starting to become a good Carolina defense. Babchuk did not sign with the Hurricanes last season, choosing to return to his native Russia where he had nine goals and 22 points in 49 games with Omsk. He managed 16 goals and 35 points in 2008-09 with the Hurricanes so he is definitely a sleeper this season with his offensive flair.

Source: TSN.ca

This guy has great ability, but a huge attitude problem. Hopefully he's a year wiser after going back home.

[Goosfraba21]

He has a strong shot from the point as well

[cbarrier90]

He has a strong shot from the point as well

This is true. I still remember his goal from two years ago in OT against the Pens to clinch a playoff spot for the Canes. That seems so long ago now...

[Mesmer]

He's good on the powerplay but he can be a defensive liability. I'm not exactly ecstatic about this move, but I think he could help the team.

Back on the blue line I'm really looking forward to seeing what McBain can do over an entire season.