Carolina Hurricanes: Keys for Metro Success in 2019-20

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Carolina Hurricanes postgame celebration

RALEIGH, NC – MAY 03: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes and teammate Patrick Brown #36 celebrate following a victory over the New York Islanders in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 3, 2019 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Closing Thoughts

The Carolina Hurricanes are in position to expand on last season’s success. Don Waddell has deftly navigated the offseason and added pieces to supplement the talent already in place. The unfortunate thing is that several of their divisional rivals improved over the summer as well, meaning the Hurricanes are going to have to work for every point they get. Rod Brind’Amour is a coach that will make sure that happens.

Despite the uncertainty of some teams, there will be no nights off in the Metro. It’s going to be a bloodbath, eight teams fighting for their lives. Some are underdogs, others are top dogs. Some are on the ascent while others are watching their championship windows grow narrower.

One thing is certain: we’re going to see some outstanding hockey.

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How do you think the Hurricanes will fare in the gauntlet of the Metropolitan Division? Who will be the division’s top team?

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