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Carolina Hurricanes: 3 Keys To Recoil Against Blackhawks

By Tony Trotmann

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 12: Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) attempts to poke the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks Center Artem Anisimov (15) during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 12, 2018. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 12: Carolina Hurricanes Right Wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) attempts to poke the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks Center Artem Anisimov (15) during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 12, 2018. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 12: Carolina Hurricanes Center Sebastian Aho (20) skates a puck into the zone during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 12, 2018. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 12: Carolina Hurricanes Center Sebastian Aho (20) skates a puck into the zone during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on November 12, 2018. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Top Forwards Jumping in

Sebastian Aho finally scored a goal against an actual goalie in net, against the Columbus Blue Jackets two nights ago. This should hopefully spark Aho into what he’s being paid big bucks for; putting up big numbers.

Rod Brind’Amour is expected to shake up the lines. The line featuring Aho should probably be seeing a shake-up, as well. Nino Niederreiter and Aho may both have problems because they share a line together, they share the frustration and pressure together. Separating them onto different lines may help.

The Hurricanes need to have their top-line get involved more. Although Hamilton is one hell of an offensive defenseman, he cannot be scoring double what Aho is scoring. If this problem doesn’t bring a loss today, it will continue to be a problem, if not solved.

The game in Columbus should be a wake-up call for the star-line. Aho was definitely enthusiastic, finally breaking through in the new season. This could spark his linemates and a good amount of the roster, to put the pressure off.

When it comes to inefficient lines, there is also the special teams problem. If the top-line forwards can be sparked up, perhaps the special teams can support that jump.

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