The Carolina Hurricanes enter the season with mild expectations. Fans are well aware that the Hurricanes are nowhere near teams such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Washington Capitals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t going to compete. The team is young and looking for a progressive season. Here are a few predictions for the Hurricanes from across the web.
Hockey News paints a bleak picture, giving the Hurricanes a 9.1% chance of making the playoffs, predicting the Hurricanes finish with only 81 points, good for 7th in the Metro division and 27th in the NHL.