The world of professional sports is predicated on the ability of a team to overcome opposition and become greater than the sum of its parts. This goal is often equipped with a sense of drama; a narrative that produces memorable moments, irreplaceable characters, and incredible memories for those who experience them.
These sports stories have the power to transcend time, to live on in future generations of fans. People who are willing to appreciate these stories, as rare as they appear, often engage with these teams so deeply that the team becomes a part of them.
This year, there may be no greater sports story than that of the Carolina Hurricanes.