The development of former Carolina Hurricanes first round pick Zach Boychuk has been scrutinized heavily in recent seasons. This is his fifth year in the organization and in that time, he has been able to succeed in the AHL but that hasn't translated to success at the next level as Boychuk has played only 73 games in the NHL, scoring seven goals and 18 points during that span. This year was sort of seen as a "final chance" for him with the Hurricanes because he was extended on a one-year contract and he is nearing the age where most high end prospects either reach their peak or fizzle out. Despite leading the AHL's Charlotte Checkers in scoring and entering this season with a lot of promise, it appears that history has repeated itself for Boychuk because he was waived yesterday morning while Andreas Nodl was called up.
Boychuk has only gotten to play one game with the Hurricanes this season where he was placed on the first line and failed to make much of an im...
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January 31, 2013
