It’s been years since the Carolina Hurricanes were in with a serious chance of a playoff spot. Canes fans have endured the longest of playoff droughts, and this season have seen something miraculous: a rookie owner, a new GM and a rookie coach, all come together and create something very special with their players and fans.
Is there a team in the NHL more in sync with its fans? Is there a team with better locker room chemistry than these Carolina Hurricanes? Is there a rookie coach out there who has defied expectations like Rod Brind’Amour has? The answer to all three is a big, fat, no.