A pre-lockout trade with the Ducks helped the Hurricanes add a starting goalie who positioned them for one of the most magical runs in team history.
The end of the 2005-06 season is a story that has been told time after time. Everyone knows Cam Ward led the Hurricanes to a Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in the process as a rookie. History often overlooks Martin Gerber's contributions to the team after how rough his postseason began.