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Carolina Hurricanes: Ranking every season in the history of the franchise

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - JUNE 19: Rod Brind'Amour #17 of the Carolina Hurricanes kisses the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 19, 2006 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Oilers 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup finals 4 games to 3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - JUNE 19: Rod Brind'Amour #17 of the Carolina Hurricanes kisses the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in game seven of the 2006 NHL Stanley Cup Finals on June 19, 2006 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes defeated the Oilers 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup finals 4 games to 3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 09: Brock McGinn #23, Noah Hanifin #5, Brett Pesce #22, Jordan Weal #11 and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a third period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 9, 2017 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – APRIL 09: Brock McGinn #23, Noah Hanifin #5, Brett Pesce #22, Jordan Weal #11 and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a third period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 9, 2017 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) /

9. 2016-17

Much of the reason for having the 2016-17 campaign slotted here in the rankings is the fact that the Canes really started to move into a new era with the franchise. Bill Peters’ talent and scheme started to take full effect.

His turnaround could continue into the 2017-18 campaign. It was also the last season of having the Eddie Lack and Cam Ward combination in goal. Scott Darling was brought over from the Chicago Blackhawks to take over as the starting goaltender.

Carolina also made a good run late in the season and actually challenged for a wildcard spot in the Metropolitan. However, the New York Rangers were just too far out of reach for even the Canes to reach in the playoff race.

Jeff Skinner had his best season since entering the league seven seasons ago. He led the team in points while Justin Faulk continued to solidify himself as a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the ice.

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