When Eric Staal was interviewed after the Canes were outscored 5-1 to the New Jersey Devils on December 3rd, everyone could see Staal’s frustration with his team and himself. His emotional interview was clearly representative of a team that was seemingly ready to check out of the season, especially with the uncertainty surrounding E. Staal’s status. However, since that particular game, something has completely changed.
Recently, the Carolina Hurricanes have experienced success from their offense, special teams, and rookies. In addition, Jeff Skinner has established an unexpected prodigious scoring rhythm.