Rod Brind’Amour is worthy of Jack Adams consideration. The team has been pushed to their absolute limit this postseason and have proven their worth to the NHL as legitimate contenders. They have been the story of the postseason as the only wildcard team still standing among the final four.
Justin Williams has established his place as an All-Time Hurricane great, and this roster has far exceeded the expectations of many hockey pundits. 2019 has been a success for the Hurricanes any way you slice it. Yet, there is the feeling that this team had the talent, drive, and teamwork to go even further.