Carolina Hurricanes Preview 2021
In what was a shortened 56-game season, our Carolina Hurricanes preview 2021 - 22 observes that last year the Canes finished with the third-best record in the NHL. Going 36-12-8 (80 points), they topped the makeshift Central Division. In the Stanley Cup Playoffs, they were eliminated in the second round. This is a quality team that’s capable of recording 100-plus points this season.
Hurricanes - Key Skaters
This is a team that includes quality front men Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Teuvo Teravainen. Aho’s good for 60 points, while Svechnikov offers the same potential. Teravainen provides even more possible points. Quality D-man Dougie Hamilton is gone. However, defenseman Jaccob Slavin, a perennial Byng and Norris contender and last year’s Byng winner, is back. He’s exceptionally productive, efficient, and effective. Our Carolina Hurricanes preview 2021 - 22 finds that he can score, hit, and stay out of the penalty box. Additionally, the Carolina roster is sound.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview 2021 – Goaltending
Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta come in to take over from the overall solid goaltending tandem of Petr Mrazek and James Reimer. Andersen, an eight-year vet who’s played for Anaheim and Toronto, comes to the Canes with a career 2.79 GAA and a record of 149-74-36. Eight-year veteran Raanta, who spent his last four seasons with Arizona, should provide solid backup and could certainly slot in as the main net minder.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview 2021 – Final Word
The Hurricanes are one of the better teams in the East. We can see them finishing fourth or fifth in the conference and second or third in the Metro. In many ways, Hamilton was the heart and soul of this club. It’ll be interesting to see how the Hurricanes deal with his departure. Our Carolina Hurricanes preview 2021 - 22 notes that both goalies are looking to get their mojo back. The Canes tend to be aggressive on offense, which can leave their tenders more exposed than one might like. If Anderson and Raanta can’t step up, all bets are off concerning this team.
NHL Metropolitan Division - Carolina Hurricanes Projection 2021
Finish: 2nd
Stanley Cup Appearance
Eliminated Round Two