If the Carolina Hurricanes were out of the playoff race in March, the hue and cry would start for radical changes and a new start. There was very little positivity from any fans, and their hopes and prayers for a better “next-season” would begin.
For those other seasons, where the Canes entered March and were within a few points of a playoff spot, the feelings were even sharper. Every game was do or die, and the team would play just well enough to be in the hunt with a few games to play. The anger and negativity were almost palpable when they fell a game short.