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Revisiting the 1998-99 Carolina Hurricanes

By Jeb Bohn

19 Nov 1998: Goalie Arturs Irbe #1 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares to make a stop during a game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport
19 Nov 1998: Goalie Arturs Irbe #1 of the Carolina Hurricanes prepares to make a stop during a game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Hurricanes 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport /
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Ray Sheppard of the Carolina Hurricanes
BOSTON, MA. – 1990’s: Ray Sheppard #26 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Boston Bruins at the Fleet Center in Boston. (Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Closing Thoughts

The Carolina Hurricanes took a step forward in the second in North Carolina (and final season in Greensboro).  They landed a marquee free agent, signed a goalie who would be instrumental for them, and fans of the fledgling team got their first taste of the postseason.

The 1998-99 season was a building block for a team that was in transition 2 years after being relocated.  Subdued by the loss of a teammate, the team had much to address as they prepared to move to their new home in Raleigh.

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What are your thoughts on the 1998-99 iteration of the Carolina Hurricanes?  Stay tuned for a look back at the 1999-2000 squad.

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