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Feb 21, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) gets the puck away from St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

The Race for the Metro Division Continues for Hurricanes

Hurricanes Goalies: Andersen, Raanta, Kochetkov

Canes Focus Remains on Division after Deadline Passes

Trade Deadline Day and An Interesting Canes Note

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)

Carolina’s Depth on Defense Will Affect De Haan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 22: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes is stopped by Igor Shesterkin #31 of the New York Rangers in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 22, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL Eastern Playoff Picture: 2023 Standings, First Round Picks, Bracket

Feb 19, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) during the second period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Shayne Gostisbehere Rounds Out Stellar Hurricanes Defense

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Head coach Rod Brind'Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes walks the ice following their 6-2 defeat in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Hurricanes Last Need is Toughness After Trades

Jan 24, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) carries the puck in the first period Anaheim Ducks at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Would Gavrikov Or Chychrun Add To The Canes Defense?

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after scoring a goal against Vitek Vanecek #41 of the Washington Capitals during the first period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Canes Trade Deadline: The Necas Effect

Jan 15, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Canes Acquire Puljujarvi But Still Have Cap Space

CALGARY, AB - MAY 20: Jesse Puljujarvi #13 of the Edmonton Oilers in action against the Calgary Flames during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Breaking News: Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Jesse Puljujarvi in Exchange for Patrik Puistola

Feb 21, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) gets the puck away from St. Louis Blues center Jordan Kyrou (25) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Importance of Winning Metro Division for Canes

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 25: A broken hockey stick is seen during an NHL game during the third period at Capital One Arena on February 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Ford Setting Records As The ‘Birds Locked For FPHL Playoffs

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Head coach Rod Brind'Amour of the Carolina Hurricanes walks the ice following their 6-2 defeat in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

From Hurricanes to Stanley Cup Contenders: A Deep Dive into Carolina’s Playoff Struggles and the Adjustments Needed to Weather the Storm

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 27: Spencer Martin #30 of the Vancouver Canucks and Timo Meier #28 of the San Jose Sharks watch the play during the first period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on December 27, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Carolina Seems Out of the Meier Sweepstakes

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 30: Barclay Goodrow #21 of the New York Rangers blocks a shot attempt from Jesperi Kotkaniemi #82 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 30, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Shines as Carolina Hurricanes’ Player of the Week

Apr 24, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Jarvis & Svechnikov Get Hot as Deadline Approaches

Feb 21, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Rising NHL Star Seth Jarvis: Captivating Fans, Amid Trade Talks

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 20: Steven Lorentz #78 of the Carolina Hurricanes checks Justin Braun #61 of the New York Rangers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 20, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes shutout the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canes Need Toughness and Defensive Depth

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - FEBRUARY 14: TopScorer Jiri Sekac #92 of Lausanne HC scores a goal in empty net during the National League match between Lausanne HC and HC Lugano at Vaudoise Arena on February 14, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

Taking A Look At The Carolina Thunderbirds Of The FPHL

Whitman-Hanson's Nolan Munroe during a game against Marshfield at The Bog in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.Whdux3

Fayetteville Marksmen Miss The Knoxville Ice Bears In OT

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: General manager Brad Treliving of the Calgary Flames and general manager Don Waddell of the Carolina Hurricanes talk on the draft floor prior to Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canes Trade Options Approaching Deadline

Jan 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) comes off the ice after warmups past the fans against the Boston Bruins at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hanfield Express Keeps On Truckin’ And Jarvis Trade Talk

Jan 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hurricanes Defeat the Blues by a Score of 4-1

Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; A view of the game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period during the 2023 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

NC State and UNC Take The Rivalry To The Frozen Finley

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Don Waddell attends the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Canes Trade Deadline Expectations

Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; A view of the game between the Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes in the first period during the 2023 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Celebrating Caniacs: Stadium Series Weekend Thus Far