Analysis

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 19: Jordan Martinook #48 of the Carolina Hurricanes is called for a roughing penalty on Ondrej Kase #28 of the Boston Bruins during the second period in Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 19, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hurricanes’ Kase May Be Done with NHL

Canes Necas Has Chance For 90 Points

Jordan Martinook Is Carolina’s #1 Grinder But Should We Expect More?

Long Break Has the Hurricanes With a Light February Schedule

Jan 5, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) goes past the fans after the warmups against the Nashville Predators at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

All-Star Competition Starts Tonight For Svechnikov

Jan 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) comes off the ice after warmups past the fans against the Boston Bruins at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Could The Canes Take The Negative To The Next Level?

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)

Game Night: A Look at Canes Opposition, LA Kings

Andrei Svechnikov #37 of the Carolina Hurricanes. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Cold Streak for Svechnikov in January as All-Star Break Approaches

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

Canes Work Not Done Before All-Star Break

Jan 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) and Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) take a face off during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Power Play On The Rebound For The Hurricanes? Yes!

Oct 14, 2022; San Jose, California, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei (76) celebrates with his team during the third period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Game Preview: Hurricanes v. Sharks

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes looks on against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 03, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Canes Need More Toughness For Playoffs?

Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) looks oil against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Hanfield Pairing,Together Or Apart, Is Still Clicking For The Hurricanes

Nov 23, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns (8) defenseman Calvin de Haan (44) defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) looks oil against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Injury Report: Defensive Depth Good Enough for Hurricanes?

BOSTON, MA - MAY 08: Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes and David Pastrnak #88 of the Boston Bruins fight for the puck in the sen period in Game Four of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on May 8, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Mid-Season Grades: Jordan Staal

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)

Mid-Season Grades: Calvin De Haan

Jan 31, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; The Carolina Hurricanes mascot performs during the 2016 NHL All Star Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

More Uses For The Official Red Punch Of The Carolina Hurricanes

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 10: Antti Raanta #32 of the Carolina Hurricanes makes a first period save against Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins in Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on May 10, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Mid-Season Grades: Antti Raanta & Frederik Andersen

Jan 21, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Seth Jarvis (24) and New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) fight for the puck during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mid Season Grades: Seth Jarvis

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

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)

Don Waddell Has Options Before Trade Deadline

Jan 15, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) misses on his shot attempt on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Collin Delia (60) during the third period at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Mid Season Grades: Kotkaniemi and Coghlan

CALGARY, AB - APRIL 14: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Vegas Golden Knights in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 14, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

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