Witnessing some of the excitement in the air surrounding the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs can put things in perspective as it pertains to the Carolina Hurricanes’ peculiar situation. Unlike most other teams around the NHL, the Canes stayed at a stagnant point between slight playoff contention late in regular seasons and bottoming out in the Metropolitan Division.
A difference maker for the Canes this season came by the front office bringing back veteran winger Justin Williams. Helping the Canes to their only Stanley Cup win in franchise history, Williams knows what it takes to win at the highest level in the hockey world.