Hurricanes Breakdown

The end of the NHL season is quickly approaching, as there are only ten games remaining on the schedule for most teams. The Hurricanes, just as many other teams, are making a push for the playoffs in the East. Carolina has been dancing all year between the ninth spot and the eighth spot, as they sit in ninth currently and only one spot out of the playoffs. The Canes previously held that final spot, but only as of late have the yielded their position to the Buffalo Sabres. Carolina has not played well in the past ten games. At the trade deadline, the Canes made what appeared to be an emphasis on making the playoffs, as they brought back the aged veteran, Corey Stillman. Typically, such a move will bring forth a push from the team, but Carolina has yet to experience this. Unfortunately, I believe these woes will continue for the Canes and they will come up just short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In all honesty, their play as of late is not deserving of the playoffs. I see the Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers holding off the final two spots in the East, as they have shown they deserve a shot at Lord Stanley's Trophy.