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5 Things Carolina Hurricanes’ Fans Should Be Excited About

By Matthew Barlowe

Feb 3, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho (20) watches play from the bench against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho (20) watches play from the bench against the Edmonton Oilers at PNC Arena. the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes general manger Ron Francis holds a press conference during the third period against the St. Louis Blues at PNC Arena. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes general manger Ron Francis holds a press conference during the third period against the St. Louis Blues at PNC Arena. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Tons of Cap Space

Right now the Hurricanes sit at the bottom of the league in regards to cap space, and next year looks to be the same with Bickell’s four million coming off the books as well.  Some people see this as a detriment to the team.  That the lack of spending shows the team’s reluctance to spend in order to ice a competitive team.  I disagree.  Especially given the horrible contracts given out this offseason.  If anyone thinks that any of those free agents would have made the Hurricanes a playoff contender then it’s a good thing Ron Francis doesn’t listen to you.

Very soon players like Aho, Pesce, and Slavin and are all going to get big paydays.  By not signing any big time free agents before the team is ready for them, Francis keeps plenty of space available in order to keep them in the fold.  This also allows him to do so with having to play hardball as seen recently with Jacob Trouba and Hamhuis Lindholm.  Signing or trading for large contracts should be postponed until the addition of one player ACTUALLY pushes the team into the playoffs or on a deep playoff run.  To do otherwise would just be a waste of resources.

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