Last season with the Leafs, Bunting showcased his skills with 23 goals and 26 assists, concluding his two-year, $1.9 million deal signed under the previous GM, Kyle Dubas. Choosing the Hurricanes, a team making waves in the Eastern Conference, Bunting witnessed their deep playoff run, falling just four wins short of a Stanley Cup Final appearance – a feat not achieved since 2006.
Despite being in a lower-line role, Bunting's stats for the season aren't bad, totaling 12 points in the 19 games played so far in his debut year with the Hurricanes. At this pace, he's on track for 49 points, matching his output from last year with the Leafs.