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5 reasons the Carolina Hurricanes will win a Stanley Cup soon

By Brandon Skelton

RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 4: Sebastian Aho #20 and Nino Niederreiter #21 celebrate a goal by teammate Justin Faulk, center, of the Carolina Hurricanes against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL game at PNC Arena on April 4, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - APRIL 4: Sebastian Aho #20 and Nino Niederreiter #21 celebrate a goal by teammate Justin Faulk, center, of the Carolina Hurricanes against the New Jersey Devils during an NHL game at PNC Arena on April 4, 2019, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Hurricanes are finally trending in the right direction. Here’s why they have what it takes to bring a Stanley Cup to Raleigh soon.

The Carolina Hurricanes have made an incredible impact in the NHL over the years. Recently, they have been able to be successful once again as they made it to the Eastern Conference Final. The Hurricanes beat the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals in the first round and swept the New York Islanders in the second round.

Despite losing to the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Final in four games, the Hurricanes have proven to the entire league that they have what it takes to be a top team. Here are five reasons why they will win a Stanley Cup in the near future.

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1. New Management

The Carolina Hurricanes have had previous owners and general managers that have led to success. With a Stanley Cup win during the 2005-2006 season, there is no doubt the general manager at the time Jim Rutherford and previous majority owner Peter Karmanos Jr. (current minority owner) had a substantial influence on the team’s success.

Following a Stanley Cup win during the 2005-2006 NHL season, the Canes struggled to make the playoffs until recent times. The last time the Hurricanes made the playoffs until recent times was during the 2008-2009 season. Management may not have a direct impact on the success of the team, but good management does.

Despite not making the playoffs for over a decade, new management has been brought to light for the Hurricanes organization. The Canes have welcomed Thomas Dundon as the current owner and Don Waddell as the current general manager.

Thomas Dundon has a background as a businessman who will provide the team with new hope and excitement for the coming seasons. Don Waddell is the former general manager of the Atlanta Thrashers. Although the Thrashers are no longer an NHL team, Don Waddell will provide the necessary management the Hurricanes need in order to be successful.

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