With DeAngelo’s return, Cory Lavalette put together a list of the best Hurricanes 2nd acts. This is Hurricanes only, so Ron Francis isn’t on the list, nor is Potsie because the other criteria is that they had to play an NHL game in between tours with the Canes.
10 (tie) - Tim Gleason/Aaron Ward
9 - David Tanabe
8 - Cory Stillman
7 - Jeff Daniels
6 - Glen Wesley
5 - Joe Corvo (he came back twice)
4 - Matt Cullen
3 - Sean Hill
2 - Erik Cole
1 - Justin Williams
10 (tie) - Tim Gleason/Aaron Ward
9 - David Tanabe
8 - Cory Stillman
7 - Jeff Daniels
6 - Glen Wesley
5 - Joe Corvo (he came back twice)
4 - Matt Cullen
3 - Sean Hill
2 - Erik Cole
1 - Justin Williams
With Tony DeAngelo returning, which players had the best second tour with the Hurricanes?
The Hurricanes have a history of bringing back players for second stints — some with lots of success and some perhaps not.
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