1. Canes don’t have target on their backs
Not having any pressure on their shoulders or expectations should be something that the Canes are used to. Yet, the Penguins and Capitals are slipping up to start the season since both those teams get opponent’s best effort always.
Every time the Canes have made a good playoff run, whether they actually make it to the Stanley Cup Finals or get eliminated before that, expectations have been low. But, the franchise has not experienced a playoff drought like this yet.
With ownership continually changing and the head coaches and front office personnel rolling in and out, something has to give. Carolina should find some stability soon with how good this team can be.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, and New York Islanders lead the Metro right now. And, few expected that to happen, possibly outside of just the Jackets. No one should be surprised if the Canes get into the top three by the start of 2018.