Unger Sorum has two goals and seven assists in his last 14 games at AHL Chicago,

EDGE Analysis

Unger Sorum had a goal and an assist in Texas on Dec. 14, prior to leaving the team to play for Sweden at the U20 World Championships in Ottawa. The 19-year-old had a big tournament with a goal and nine assists in seven games. Unger Sorum, who was selected 62nd overall in 2023, had a goal and five points in his first 21 AHL contests, as he struggled offensively early on.

Unger Sorum was loaned to Leksands IF of the SHL on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Unger Sorum had 10 goals and 46 points in 42 games for Leksands' junior team last season. He also racked up eight assists and 10 points over seven games for Sweden at the 2023 U18 World Championship.

Unger Sorum has a chance to make the Hurricanes roster out of training camp, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 18-year-old has impressed in his first training camp after being drafted in the second round (62nd overall) in 2023. "We've definitely talked about it," head coach Rod Brind'Amour said. "He opened our eyes, that's for sure. We didn't expect much from a kid at his age." Unger Sorum had 10 goals and 46 points in 42 games with Leksands' junior team in Sweden last season. His ability to make the Hurricanes' roster may depend on the status of Andrei Svechnikov (knee), who is expected to be ready for Opening Night but has not been cleared for contact yet.

Unger Sorum agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with Carolina on Saturday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Unger Sorum had 10 goals and 46 points in 42 contests with Leksands' junior club. He also appeared in seven games with Leksands' main SHL team, though he didn't record a point in that span. The 17-year-old forward was selected by Carolina with the No. 62 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He'll be a long-term project for the Hurricanes, but Unger Sorum's one that might pay off.