News Story about Carolina Hurricanes 1997-2002

News Story about Carolina Hurricanes 1997-2002

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[1more4carhur]

@mcmike1989 i know this is 2 year ago and im sure you know about atlanta moving. but i would be very very shocked to see the islanders move based on their legendary teams they had in the 80-83 stanley cup dynasty. they've got a dedicated fanbase for sure. maybe the coyotes or preds might move (although preds look good right now), but one thing is for sure, the canes are awesome and they will stay here as long as there is a north carolina. LETS GO HURRICANES!!!

[Canesfan1997]

If you take a neutral perspective on this team you should realize that it's really a fucking success.

[MasterJoBob]

average Winnipeg attendance in last season: 11,316, Lower than Phoenix

average Hartford attendance in last season: spiked to 13,000, but was 11,000 for years

At least Quebec was a consistent 14,500

you will never have an NHL team again and your memories of constant glory days and sold out arenas are delusional

Its over

[mrceebees14]

What the hell happened to the audio?

[gocanes93]

Very humbling. ESPN says the Hurricanes are #2 out of all pro sports teams, #1 in the NHL. We have come a long way. GO CANES!

[mcmike1989]

Conclusion...

That save led up to the very first NHL series victory the Whalers/Canes ever had. That was the greatest play in franchise history at that time, until 2006 of course. Winning a Stanley Cup as the Carolina Hurricanes (not the Hartford Whalers), there is a pretty good chance that the team won't go back to Hartford. I would look for a team like the Predators, Thrashers, Islanders, or Coyotes for a possibility for relocation. The Canes are here to stay, like it or not.

[mcmike1989]

Part 2...

I get that the team certainly had great, loyal fans (and was loved by the local and national media), and I did respect the Whalers, I was back then a very causal NHL fan. The team already had some great players (Francis, Liut, Dineen) when they played up there.

At first, I honestly didn't see the team having any success down here. Shows how much I know about Rutherford and Karmanos...

The one play that saved the Canes: Kevin Weekes' save in game 5 against the Devils.

[mcmike1989]

Part 1 of my comment...

I sense the frustration and jealousy from Whalers fans, but here is the reality to why the team moved: yes, the team struggled because it sucked and two, the local media treated the Canes like they are the Quebec Hurricanes (unfavorable media coverage, especially during the 1999 playoffs). Also, the Whalers would have definitely folded if they stayed there a couple of more seasons.

[thatdudecozz89]

Summer 2002...One of my favorite summers and my favorite NHL Playoff years ever, next to the 2006 Cup Victory. Too bad the 'Canes loss, the moving of the Hornets from Charlotte to New Orleans and the NBA leaving NBC were the lowlights of that summer as well.

[lbuzz234]

i think the primeau/brind'Amour trade was goo for goth teams. i dont think brind'amour would of taken us to a cup but priemau would of. its a shame that he had to retire before he got one.