Carolina Hurricanes: Storylines to Watch Heading Into Training Camp
By Joshua Ryan
The new NHL season lies just on the horizon. The Carolina Hurricanes seem primed for a dominant regular season having built a roster deeper and more talented than the group who just reached the Eastern Conference Final. It all begins, however, with training camp this season.
The Carolina Hurricanes have had an impressive offseason. They added to areas of strength, and they strengthened areas of concern. For this team to continue their ascension to the top of the NHL mountaintop, they need to start strong with this seasons training camp.
With a plethora of players returning, some veterans moving on, and a few new and notable names added to this group, this seasons training camp is as important as last years if they hope to really get this season started on the right foot.
Last year saw new head coach Rod Brind’Amour work at implementing his style and game plan for this squad. This year, that system is in place, which allows the coaching staff to focus on the finer elements of the game, and some of the facets of this team that where lacking during last season.
With much changing, and much being fine-tuned, this year’s training camp brings with it some intriguing developments. The roster may look great on paper, but how the changes come together with what has already been established leads Rod and company to face a challenge that exudes some uncertainty.
That begs the question, what are the biggest storylines to watch for heading into this seasons training camp?