The season has not started the way the Carolina Hurricanes had hoped and many factors can be to blame. Every team looks towards their leaders to carry them through difficult times and that starts with the captain, Jordan Staal. Like the Canes, Staal has also had a less-than-stellar start to the season.
Despite the ups and downs of the first 16 games, the Canes find themselves in third place in the Metropolitan Division. As a whole, this team will need to improve and play more consistent hockey. The majority of these players have the capability to turn this around.