The Carolina Hurricanes are entering a season full of questions as they have some big decisions coming up about their core. Read on for a preview.
Carolina Hurricanes (30-40-11, eight in the Metropolitan Division
Coach: Bill Peters (30-40-11, second season with Carolina this year
Key Departures: Alexander Semin
Key Additions: Eddie Lack, James Wisniewski, Kris Versteeg
Key Player: Eric Staal
Eric Staal is entering the biggest season of his career in Carolina. He has one year left on his contract and, depending on where the Hurricanes are in the standings when the trade deadline rolls around, he may very well get traded so that they can speed up their long rebuild.