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Carolina Hurricanes: 10 thoughts after first quarter of the season

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Derek Ryan #7 and Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Ryan's goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL game on November 24, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 24: Derek Ryan #7 and Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate Ryan's goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL game on November 24, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 13: Bill Peters, head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes watches action on the ice during an NHL game against the Dallas Stars on November 13, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 13: Bill Peters, head coach of the Carolina Hurricanes watches action on the ice during an NHL game against the Dallas Stars on November 13, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

10. Bill Peters is on the hot seat

Peters did not get the start he intended for the Canes this season. He has not led the Canes to much success during his time in Raleigh. Yet, it would be a bit early to go ahead and call his time with the Canes a complete failure.

With how long the current playoff drought is with the franchise now, the clock is still ticking on Peters’ time with Carolina. This team needs a coach that the players can rally around and finally make a playoff push.

One encouraging sign is the unity shown from the first line. Offensive production and chemistry are not staples of what Peters brings to the table. He shuffles the lines frequently and mixes and matches all of his forwards.

Since Paul Maurice was fired, the Canes have shuffled coaches around and that trend might not end if Peters cannot get some excitement in this fan base. Kirk Muller did not find much success over a short period of time and was fired after only one full season with the team.

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