The Carolina Hurricanes have big time aspirations this year. The return of Justin Williams all but affirms that – if he didn’t believe that the Canes had a chance, he wouldn’t be here. Off to their best start in years, at 25-16-2, the roster now looks like it doesn’t have many real holes at all – except for maybe one.
Despite some stellar moments, the Canes goaltending situation has been shaky at best. The numbers support it. Among qualified goaltenders, Petr Mrazek‘s save percentage is ranked 43rd out of 58, and James Reimer is 25th, with the Canes’ team save percentage sitting at a paltry .