The Race For First... Well Last

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

As the Hurricanes season faltered away, I began looking toward the 2013 NHL Draft and all I have to say is, WOW!!! This was a perfect year to tank as there could possibly be up to five elite (and I mean elite) skill level players in this draft.

The Carolina Hurricanes would be currently picking fourth if the current standings held...

1. Colorado Avalanche: 31 points

2. Florida Panthers: 32 points

3. Calgary Flames: 32 points

4. Carolina Hurricanes: 34 points

The Canes have a chance to get the number one pick, but realistically; they will be looking at a pick ranging from two to four. With that said, here are four prospects to keep an eye on.

Defenseman: Seth Jones (consensus number one pick) (NHL Comparison: Alex Pietrangelo)

[carpanfan96]

Let's just not win another game and get Seth Jones.

[Jakob]

This gives me some hope, Panthers just got done tanking for picks... now the hurricanes and bobcats are doing it... so tired of the losing.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

After doing some extensive research, I came up with player comparison's with help from a few scouting websites.

[beuer1]

MacKinnon or Jones yes please.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

The standings held to form as both Carolina and Florida lost. I will update the standings as necessary.

[beuer1]

You know its a lottery right? Standings play a huge part but it doesnt mean we'd pick 4th.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

You know its a lottery right? Standings play a huge part but it doesnt mean we'd pick 4th.

Yeah, but much like the NBA Draft the draft usually stays close to the actual standings. If we're going to tank, I want to tank all the way to the top two.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Updated Standings

1. Colorado Avalanche - 32 points

2. Florida Panthers - 32 points

3. Carolina Hurricanes - 34 points

4. Calgary Flames - 34 points

[carpanfan96]

Let's go, need to get that number 1 pick and get Jones.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

Updated Standings...

1. Florida Panthers - 32 points

2. Colorado Avalanche - 34 points

3. Calgary Flames - 36 points

4. Carolina Hurricanes -36 points

[kman72]

Any other top defenseman? 3 of them are forwards and we NEED defense so bad...

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

^ Not worth a top five pick.

[Munch4455]

^ Not worth a top five pick.

Nurse and Pulock could both be very good, but not for a few years most likely.