Carolina Hurricanes: 5 players who need to step up in November

The outright captain for the Canes needs to have a bigger month in November. Production was not where it needed to be for the entire first line for the Canes. Since Staal was named a co-captain by Peters prior to the start of the regular season, more pressure was put on his shoulders.

Staal finished up the month with three goals and three assists through 10 games. He also finished with an even plus/minus, like Pesce. There is so much young talent on this offense that Staal also needs to lead by example.

Part of leading by example includes registering an impressive stat line. Staal has the potential to post 50 points when he plays in a full 82-game season. Six points does put him on pace to finish around his career average, though.

Much of Staal’s production has been the result of the play around him. Moreover, four of his six points came in one matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. The other nine games saw him only post two points. Expect more from Staal in the coming 13 games.