Hurricanes make all the right moves to get over hump and win Stanley Cup
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Key Points:
- The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup for the second time in franchise history, largely due to new talent acquisitions by GM Eric Tulsky over the past 17 months.
- Tulsky made bold moves, including trading for Mikko Rantanen, then flipping him for Logan Stankoven and draft picks, which helped bring in key players like defenseman K’Andre Miller.
- The Hurricanes also signed top free agent Nikolaj Ehlers, whose speed and scoring proved crucial in overcoming previous playoff shortcomings.
- Goaltender Brandon Bussi, acquired off waivers, emerged as a vital player, winning 31 of 39 starts and delivering a shutout in the Stanley Cup-clinching game.
- Coach Rod Brind’Amour’s demanding, aggressive style remains central, with new players fitting well into the system and longtime veterans motivated by the team’s continuous improvement.
