During the summer, Michael Bunting ventured into free agency after the Toronto Maple Leafs decided not to extend his contract. However, his status as an unrestricted free agent turned out to be brief, as he swiftly inked a three-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes on July 1st.
As the Hurricanes prepare for the upcoming 2023-24 season with their sights set on the Metropolitan Division title, a dramatic moment unfolded during Monday's practice.
Cory Lavalette of The Athletic reported that Bunting became involved in a heated altercation towards the conclusion of practice, squaring off with his teammate Brendan Lemieux. The situation escalated to the point where Brent Burns had to step in and separate the two.
Conflict and disputes between teammates in practice sessions are not uncommon, but the fervor exhibited by these players underscores their unwavering commitment to the team's triumph.
It's worth noting that such incidents aren't isolated to this training camp alone. Over the weekend in Vancouver, tempers flared between Conor Garland and Dakota Joshua before they, too, were calmed down and separated.
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25 SEPTEMBRE | 32 ANSWERS Michael Bunting Has a Heated Exchange With Teammate During Practice in Carolina Where will Carolina finish in the standings this season? | ||
Top 5 | 17 | 53.1 % |
6-12 | 8 | 25 % |
13-27 | 2 | 6.3 % |
Bottom 5 | 5 | 15.6 % |
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