The 2021 NHL season will truly be one like no other. The Hurricanes will play 56 games from Jan. 14 through the second weekend in May, when they hope they’ll start a deep playoff run. They’ll play in a new division, and no doubt face some new challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
As training camp begins, the Hurricanes find themselves faced with some key questions, the answers to which will determine whether or not the team can achieve its ultimate goal of competing for, and winning, the Stanley Cup. Some are familiar, some are brought on by the unique circumstances.