A surprise breakthrough season for the Carolina Hurricanes didn’t end in a playoff birth. Now, Ron Francis and his team will have to make moves that enable this young roster to make a bid at the postseason not only next season but for many seasons to come.
Some big questions stand out more than others, but there’s still a lot that the Canes need to do in order to revamp their roster and make them a true contender in the Eastern Conference.
Fortunately, the job will be much easier than anticipated for Carolina.