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Carolina Hurricanes Top 5 Picks of the Decade

By Ryan Henkel

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Don Waddell attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Don Waddell attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Brett Pesce – 2013; Third Round; Number 66

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 03: Brett Pesce #22 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at TD Garden on December 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 03: Brett Pesce #22 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at TD Garden on December 03, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

One of the key pieces to the Hurricanes defensive core, Pesce has been absolutely vital to Carolina’s success.

Joining the team starting in the 2015-16 season, Pesce moved up the depth charts rapidly alongside fellow defenseman Jaccob Slavin and made himself a stable addition. Pesce has the capability to play on the top pair, but plays on the second pair to offer better depth for the team.

Signed through 2024 at a little over $4 million, Pesce offers a great budget contract that entices a lot of teams. What many don’t realize though, is that due to Pesce’s skills and contract, it will cost other teams a king’s ransom to pry him away from the Canes.

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