THW Carolina Hurricanes Substack - Sep. 9, 2023
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In today’s edition, we have captain candidates to follow Jordan Staal, how the Hurricanes dominate with puck possession, and more.
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2 Hurricanes Candidates to Succeed Staal as Captain
September 3, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
Eventually, the time will come when Jordan Staal is no longer the Carolina Hurricanes’ captain. Thankfully, the team currently has two players on its roster who can succeed Staal in wearing the ‘C.’
Hurricanes’ Offensive Issues the Result of System Weakness
September 6, 2023 by Conor Power
Most will point to their offensive production when asked about the Carolina Hurricanes’ weaknesses. When your top point producer scores 71 points, it is usually a bad sign. There were 12 100-point producers around the NHL last season, with 22 hitting the 82-point mark for a point-per-game pace. None of them were Hurricanes. A quick dive into the numbers beneath the Hurricanes’ offensive drought will show you everything wrong with the offense in Raleigh.
3 Teams in the West That Could Derail Hurricanes’ Cup Hopes
September 6, 2023 by Tommy Bennett
Rookie training camp is approaching, and exhibition games are coming. The 2023-24 season is a big one for the Carolina Hurricanes, as the expectations are to win the Stanley Cup. There are teams in the Eastern Conference that can spoil their hopes, but if they advance, they have to survive the team in the Western Conference. Here are three teams that the Hurricanes won’t want to face if they reach the Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes Under Brind’Amour Simply Dominate Corsi
September 8, 2023 by Mack Gordon
The Carolina Hurricanes organization has reached new heights under the leadership of head coach Rod Brind’Amour. He has led the team to the playoffs in each of his first five seasons at the helm, including two trips to the Eastern Conference Final in 2018-19 and 2022-23. The team had missed the playoffs nine straight seasons prior to his hiring.
So you might be wondering, what’s the secret? How did Brind’Amour take a struggling franchise and turn them into a consistent contender overnight? While it’s impossible to attribute the success to just one person or one area, one advanced statistic might hold a piece to the puzzle.