Carolina Hurricanes: The Curious Case of Cam Ward’s Backups
By Jeb Bohn
In Summation
Cam Ward is unquestionably etched into the Carolina Hurricanes’ history books. While some criticism rests on the Alberta native’s shoulders, he was also a victim of circumstance on several occasions.
Playing behind teams that were often inept defensively (especially compared to where the Hurricanes are now) played a part, as did a parade of often ill-suited backups.
As we move towards year 2 of a new era for the Carolina Hurricanes, this article serves as a reminder of how moves that seem good at the time can completely backfire. Let us not forget our past as we move into a future brighter than we’ve grown accustomed to.
Okay, Caniacs, which backup had you forgotten about? Which one had you pinned the most hope on?