Rory Kerins' Make-or-Break Season Begins Now

Rory Kerins is facing the kind of crossroads moment that defines whether a prospect becomes an NHL regular or fades into the minor leagues. This season will be his audition to prove he belongs in the league, and every shift carries weight that younger prospects don't yet understand. The window for establishing yourself in professional hockey closes faster than most athletes realize, and Kerins knows exactly what's at stake.