Cardiac Cane
Fansided

Carolina Hurricanes: Reasons Not to Panic Yet This Season

By William Farrow

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 05: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring in the third period during a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes on January 5, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 05: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring in the third period during a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes on January 5, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
1 of 3
Next
RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 05: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring in the third period during a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes on January 5, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 05: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) celebrates after scoring in the third period during a game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes on January 5, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a rough couple of weeks, but as Caniacs we should not worry because the Canes have depth, optimism, and fun on their side.

Right after an amazing road trip where the Canes tallied up 13 out of 14 possible play off points (counting the home games before the trip), the Canes have gathered only 4 out of the last 14 possible points.

Frustrating? Yes. Worrisome, no. Hang in there and buckle up. There have been face palm moments all season but the seem to be heightened the last few games. As Caniacs there is some stress on social media that needs to be addressed, so here we go.

1. Depth

Could this be the deepest roster since 06′? Yes, it very well could be. Every single one way player on this team has at least three points this season. Even with a couple of injuries here and there, the call ups have some points too. The only exception is Brian Gibbons who has played 15 games with the Canes and while he doesn’t have an NHL point he provides consistent grit on the ice.

So top to bottom this sounds good right? Well let’s look at the top.

You are reading this correct, the only NHL team with 4 players having 37 points or more through the halfway mark of the season.

Aho is 8th in the NHL for goals and 2nd in the Metro behind only Ovechkin. Teravainen is tied for 7th in the entire NHL for assists and 2nd in the Metro only behind John Carlson. Svechnikov is 20th in the entire NHL for points and Hamilton is the 4th in all blue liners for points at this point.

The Rookie

Martin Necas is also having quite a rookie year and is actually very much in the running for the Calder Award.

With 23 points in only 38 games, Necas is making a serious campaign for Calder. Besides the numbers, Necas is an absolute wizard with the puck. He has speed and talent, but more importantly amazing hockey IQ. This skill set will sneak up on opponents and these points will continue to climb for the rookie.

Must Read. Carolina Hurricanes: Why Martin Necas Deserves Rookie of the Year. light

Ok, That is a lot of stats and numbers so let’s break down the intangibles now.

Home/Hurricanes News