The summer moves for most teams are just about finished, as outside of some restricted free agents and teams trying to get under the cap, most organizations are set for the new season. With that we can see who in the Metropolitan Division is trending up or down, and how their upcoming season is projecting.
CAROLINA HURRICANES
After missing the playoffs the last nine years, the Hurricanes formed into a “Bunch of Jerks” and finally broke through in 2019 to go on quite a run, making it to the Easter Conference Finals. Despite being swept by the Bruins, it was a successful season overall - one that energized their fanbase and caused the rest of the League to sit up and take notice.