Carolina Hurricanes: Reasons Not to Panic Yet This Season

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RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 05: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) is congratulated 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) /

2. Optimism

Let’s start with the schedule, here is how the Canes have fared so far:

against the Atlantic: 10-5-0
against the West: 11-3-1
against the Metro: 3-8-1

The Metro is tough, it’s awful and full of talent. For some reason the Metro has been the Canes kryptonite this year so far. BUT, the Canes have 22 games from now until the end of February, and only 5 of these games are from the Metro. Take a deep breath, things will be ok!

R.E.M Line

TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 23: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his second goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with teammates Erik Haula #56 and Ryan Dzingel #18 during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Ryan, Erik, and Martin. This line has been amazing. They have totaled 59 points out of 42 games this season. This is quite an amazing stat considering that Necas has only played in 38 games and Haula in 23. The chemistry for the new guys all on one line is amazing and has only grown. Expect big things from a quietly best third line in the NHL before the end of February.

Justin Williams

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 18: Justin Williams of the Carolina Hurricanes attends the 2019 NHL Awards nominee media availability at the Encore Las Vegas on June 18, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Could Williams return to the roster, and what would this mean?

There have been a lot of rumors on social media about Williams the last couple of days. Some saying he will sign with the Canes in the coming days and others saying don’t count on it.

The roster as is is a solid and deep roster as seen above, so what would the Willy return mean? The leadership and charisma of Williams would come with the contract. He might replace a slump player he also might rotate for injury sake. Either way a Williams return is a good thing, but not necessary. The more we know, the more you will know, so keep the focus and faith in the boys on the ice as of now.

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