Carolina Hurricanes: The Panic Button

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 2: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal during an NHL game against the Florida Panthers on December 2, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 2: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal during an NHL game against the Florida Panthers on December 2, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
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RALEIGH, NC – DECEMBER 16: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammate Brock McGinn #23 during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 16, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – DECEMBER 16: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes scores a goal and celebrates with teammate Brock McGinn #23 during an NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 16, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)

Conclusion

“Look. I don’t know what crazy conspiracy you’re believing in, but it’s unrealistic. It’s obvious we have no plan in site. It’s time to push the panic button.”

“No, we have a clear plan in sight. We just have to be patient with our team. The desired results will come. Now is not the time to push the panic button.”

Suddenly, a man walks out of the shadows, a large hat creating a cloud of darkness over his eyes. He pulls out a notebook, and speaks.

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“Thanks for this.”

The dark, mysterious man walks out of the bar.

It’s getting to be crunch time for the Canes. A three-game winning streak was just ended and they have another tough test against the Nashville Predators on tap on Dec. 21.

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