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Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook celebrates his empty-net goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ferland, Martinook, Faulk send Hurricanes past Red Wings 3-1

By PAUL HARRIS - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog (92), of Sweden, celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Avalanche beat Hurricanes 3-1 on 2 goals by Landeskog

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Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) gets a pass from right wing Mathieu Joseph (7) and scores a short-handed goal against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) to tie the score at 1 to 1 during the first period action of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Johnson scores 3 goals, Lightning beat Hurricanes 4-2

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho, of Finland, celebrates his game-winning goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. The Hurricanes won 5-4. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Aho gets 2nd goal in OT, Hurricanes beat Wild 5-4

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Lucas Wallmark (71) battles with Vancouver Canucks' Nikolay Goldobin (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Aho’s 2-point night leads Hurricanes past Canucks 5-3

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Brett Pesce (22) battles New York Rangers' Ryan Spooner (23) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Foegele scores 2 as Hurricanes beat winless Rangers 8-5

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New York Islanders' Valtteri Filppula, left, of Finland, celebrates with Thomas Hickey (4) following Filppula's goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Hurricanes' Dougie Hamilton (19) skates away. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Bailey’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Carolina, 2-1

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Hurricanes to bring back Whalers uniforms for 2 games

Associated Press

FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes new head coach Rod Brind'Amour, left, smiles with Hurricanes owner and CEO Tom Dundon during an introductory NHL hockey news conference in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes have changed so many things _ owner, general manager, coach, captain _ during the past year. There’s one more thing they want to change this season: They want to become a playoff team again.(AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

New-look Carolina hopes change brings end to playoff drought

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov, right, celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with left wing Valentin Zykov during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Carolina won 4-1. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Carolina looks for big things from rookies Necas, Svechnikov

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' Calvin de Haan takes questions from members of the media during the NHL hockey team's media day in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Carolina hopes strong defense brings end to playoff drought

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) stretches for the puck with Colorado Avalanche's Matt Nieto (83) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Skinner in a trade with the Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake up for both teams. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Skinner focused on Sabres, not contract after being traded

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner (53) stretches for the puck with Colorado Avalanche's Matt Nieto (83) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Skinner in a trade with the Hurricanes in a move that continues an offseason roster shake up for both teams. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Sabres acquire Jeff Skinner in trade with Hurricanes

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes new head coach Rod Brind'Amour makes remarks during an NHL hockey introductory news conference in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 9, 2018. . (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Brind’Amour eager to lead slumping ‘Canes back to glory

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2018, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes assistant coach Rod Brind'Amour watches from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, in Raleigh, N.C. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that former Carolina captain Rod Brind’Amour is expected to be promoted to head coach of the Hurricanes. The person said the deal was being finalized and the announcement could come later this week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, May 8, 2018, because the team has not publicly discussed its coaching search. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Hurricanes turn to glory days, hiring Brind’Amour as coach

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Coyotes acquire Kruger in deal with Hurricanes for Martinook

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FILE - In this May 5, 2014, file photo, Carolina Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis takes questions from members of the media during a news conference in Raleigh, N.C. The Carolina Hurricanes have terminated the contract of demoted general manager and Hall of Fame player Ron Francis. The Hurricanes announced the move Monday, April 30,2018, nearly two months after Francis was reassigned to another front-office position while the team began a search for a new GM that will report directly to new owner Tom Dundon. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Carolina terminates demoted GM Ron Francis’ contract

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Tampa Bay Lightning's J.T. Miller (10) is blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes limp into 9th straight offseason with no playoffs

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) controls the puck while Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm (28), of Sweden, chases during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lindholm scores in OT, Carolina beats Tampa Bay 3-2

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek, right, attacks as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Scott Darling defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Philadelphia, Pa. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)

Voracek’s goal leads Flyers to crucial win over Hurricanes

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press