This is being written on the Wednesday morning after the Carolina Hurricanes had their season ended at the hands of the New York Rangers. The initial feelings after the loss can be best described as frustration, anger, and disappointment that have subsided a little, but they are still there and will be there for the remainder of the offseason most likely.
Let me start this by saying that as bitter as the end to this season feels, it is a thousand times better than missing the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons. With that being said, this is without a doubt the most disappointing end to a playoff run since the team moved to Raleigh.