It's A Great Time To Be A Carolina Hurricanes Fan, Believe It Or Not
You look at the Carolina Hurricanes' record under coach Rod Brind'Amour in the Eastern Conference final, and you begin to wonder why they even bothered to show up for it. That's fair.
But just because the Hurricanes haven't been competitive in conference finals, including against the Florida Panthers this year, doesn't mean this is an organization bereft of hope. In fact, once these guys figure it out, you might be looking at the NHL's next dominant team.
The Hurricanes, as coach Rod Brind'Amour said when he put his forefinger and thumb close together, are this close to getting there.
To fire the coach or tear things apart would be a massive mistake. The Hurricanes are set up for success and they have a smart GM who isn't afraid to make moves that are risky. Sound like anyone you know, like maybe Bill Zito?
The Hurricanes are fine. Watch the video column for more, and share your thoughts.
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