What the Carolina Hurricanes Can Learn from the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins

Once again, the Carolina Hurricanes have watched the NHL playoffs from their couches, wishing it was them that was fighting for a Stanley Cup.

Thankfully, the enormous eight-year playoff drought could come to an end this upcoming season, but in the meantime, there are some valuable lessons that this young Carolina team and front office can take away from the final two teams remaining - the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators.

It’s all about defense and center depth

The Penguins and Predators have gotten to where they are thanks to their strengths in very important areas.