The NHL is a wholly different landscape than it was even just 10 years ago. The days of chipping and chasing are thinning out, and the puck-possession era has begun for many teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes.
But what does Bill Peters want to see differently out of his system on the ice? The Canes have been highly dedicated to holding onto the puck under Peters—as evidenced by their possession stats across the past two or three seasons—but they also tend to live and die by looking to force turnovers and make quick transition plays.
Last night was no different.