Super Powers: Ultra-fast reflexes, Altered vision
Malhotra came to the Hurricanes in somewhat questionable circumstances, though he immediately proved his worth. His skills in the faceoff circle has created a boost to the team's overall playmaking abilities. While questions were abound regarding his season-ending eye injury from 2011-12, he's made phenomenal adjustments that have possibly improved his clutch performance and situational awareness.
Super Powers: Super fast healing, telepathy, super strength
It's not often a veteran with credentials like Dvorak has to fight for a roster spot in the preseason. That is precisely what he was forced to do, playing on a PTO contract in camp. Though Dvorak has been on and off the injured reserve, it's his veteran presence and hockey IQ that has raised the performance of everyone around him.
Super Power: Invisibility
Nobody anywhere saw this guy coming at all. After being called up from Charlotte in exchange for Elias Lindholm, Terry has been the ace up Carolina's sleeve. While opponents have planned for the top lines and big guns, it's moments like the shootout goal against the Anaheim Ducks that prove that he who ignores Terry, does so at his own peril.
Super Powers: Super toughness, lack of fear, super speed
If it seems like all Hurricanes fans can talk about these days is "Nathan gosh-darn Gerbe", it's because he's the best kept secret in the NHL. Gerbe has single-handedly pulled the entire team up by their bootstraps and is leading the charge to the new era in Carolina. He seems invincible and fearless at the same time. Rarely afraid to ignore his small stature and get physical, having a seemingly 360-degree rink vision, and energy to spare -- Gerbe is the future.
Super Powers: Super steady nerves, future vision, super reflexes
Though his current tenure in Carolina got off to a shaky start, Peters has become a complete riddle to shooters across the league. While he comes off as an unassuming AHL replacement, the joke is on everyone else. Peters had a stellar performance in the last homestand and has shut down some of the top scoring teams in both conferences. Anyone who said they saw this coming from Peters is either a liar or Peter's own mother.
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