Rory Kerins’ career has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride thus far, he’s one of few who have successfully cracked an NHL lineup after spending significant time in the ECHL. Kerins has seemingly been doubted at every turn, from falling in the 2020 draft despite a stellar junior career to being the odd man out with the Calgary Wranglers and having to prove himself with the Rapid City Rush. Most recently, Kerins was one of the final cuts from the Flames’ preseason roster and was placed on waivers after leading the team in scoring. Kerins went unclaimed and will begin the season with the Wranglers. Let’s dive into what reasonable expectations look like for the fourth-year pro. Kerins was the Wranglers’ leading scorer last year, with 33 goals and 61 points in 63 games, so it’s reasonable to expect him to produce at a point-per-game pace this season. What the 23-year-old really needs now is more NHL experience; he got his first five games under his belt last season and registered four assists. The most l
