The Carolina Hurricanes have clinched a playoff berth in three straight seasons for the first time in Carolina franchise history. This also means that the Canes have at minimum made the playoffs every season that Rod Brind’Amour has been the head coach of the team. The good news for the team is that Brind’Amour has created the new expectation that the minimum each season is reaching the playoffs, but playoffs will no longer be enough. The Canes will need to perform in the playoffs and act as true Cup contenders.
The Hurricanes also know that they are in a position to win the division and they need to do just that.