Hurricanes’ Crease Choice Is Starting to Look Like the Real Story

Carolina’s situation in goal is the kind of thing that gets a room full of NHL people leaning forward fast. The Hurricanes have spent years building a team that can squeeze games dry, and when the crease gets messy, every other decision starts to feel heavier. This is where the front office has to read the market, the room, and the calendar all at once, because in this league the goaltending question never stays polite for long.