Analysis

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 06: Noah Hanifin #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes moves against Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on January 6, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Hurricanes 2-1. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jonathan Toews Could Be a Perfect Fit in Carolina

Don Waddell Has Options Before Trade Deadline

Mid Season Grades: Kotkaniemi and Coghlan

Thoughts Are With Pacioretty As He Heads to IR

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: Zach Aston-Reese #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles Brent Burns #8 of the Carolina Hurricanes for the puck during the third period of their game at PNC Arena on November 06, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Maple Leafs defeated the Hurricanes 3-1. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Mid-Season Grades: Brent Burns

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 04: Sebastian Aho #20 celebrates with teammate Tony DeAngelo #77 of the Carolina Hurricanes after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 04, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Canes Host Western Conference Opponent in Wild

Jan 15, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Mid-Season Grades: Sebastian Aho

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate with a Storm Surge after their win against the Seattle Kraken at PNC Arena on December 15, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes win 3-2. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Light Schedule Ahead Helps Injured Canes

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Stefan Noesen #29 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena on December 16, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Mid-Season Grades: Stefan Noesen

ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes the first period save on Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on December 10, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Why Did The Hurricanes Reassign Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov?

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 06: Zach Aston-Reese #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles Jalen Chatfield #5 of the Carolina Hurricanes for the puck during the second period of their game at PNC Arena on November 06, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Canes Are Seeing The Emergence of Chatfield

Mar 4, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) is congratulated by right wing Jesper Fast (71) after his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Open Back-to-Back Against Penguins

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 10: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a 6-0 victory against the Boston Bruins with teammate Sebastian Aho #20 at the TD Garden on February 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

The Rookie and Two Veterans- The Carolina Hurricanes’ Goalie Situation

Jan 12, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce (22) celebrates his goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Defense Slams The Door On Columbus

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 10: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates a 6-0 victory against the Boston Bruins with teammate Sebastian Aho #20 at the TD Garden on February 10, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Perfect Timing for Andersen to Return

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: Dylan Coghlan #52 of the Vegas Golden Knights jumps out of the way of a shot by teammate Max Pacioretty #67 against the Ottawa Senators in the second period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Coghlan: Time for Change

Jan 7, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Jack Roslovic (96) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (76) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Defense Needs To Step Up In Columbus

ELMONT, NEW YORK - APRIL 24: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on April 24, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Kochetkov’s Time Off Has Caused Rust

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Stefan Noesen #29 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena on December 16, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Noesen May Suit Up Tonight, Game Time Decision

Dec 22, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Drury (18) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta (44) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Jack Drury’s Point Streak Continues For Struggling Wolves

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 27: Calvin de Haan #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes battles Sam Lafferty #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks for the puck during the second period of their game at PNC Arena on December 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Hanfield Era Continues!

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes tries to get a shot off against Ville Husso #35 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena on December 13, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Visit Big Apple to Play Rangers

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 13: Derek Stepan #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on December 13, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Stastny And Stepan Might Draw The Short Straws

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 27: Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes high-fives a young fan through the glass before their game against the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena on December 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

For Carolina; Schedule Might Be The Biggest Factor In A Playoff Run

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 26: Antti Raanta #32 and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 26, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Hurricanes End 2022 Hosting the Panthers

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 16: Jack Drury #72 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck during the first period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena on December 16, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Make Right Decision For Drury & Organization

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 27: Sam Lafferty #24 of the Chicago Blackhawks flips the puck over the stick of Calvin de Haan #44 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of their game at PNC Arena on December 27, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

De Haan And Chatfield Have A Streak Of Their Own

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Philipp Grubauer #31 of the Seattle Kraken stops a shot by Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of their game at PNC Arena on December 15, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

More Physical Andrei Svechnikov Is Creating More Offense