One game was the difference for last year's Carolina Hurricanes, as they missed the playoffs after a 6-2 loss to Tampa Bay that would gotten them in had they won. Essentially, the same pieces are in place, but will it be enough to get them over the hump? As long as Cam Ward is in goal and is healthy, Carolina will always have a chance. He's been the best player since the lockout, and can come up big in the clutch. With a Calder Trophy winning year and rock star status in Carolina, what can Jeff Skinner do for an encore? You know the sophmore slump is going to be mentioned a lot, and if Skinner can meet or beat his rookie point total of 63 points, then the 'Canes offense will be better for it. Carolina's biggest weakness last year was on the blue line, and Tomas Kaberle figures to give the team a veteran presence that will jump start the offense. Outside of his time in Boston, his track record speaks for itself.
Prediction: 9th in the East
Movie: Gore Gore Girls
Minus the T&A, the Hurricanes have a lot of visual candy, but you wonder where the ending will take you.
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