NHL Leaves Hurricanes Waiting On Eastern Final Start Date

The Hurricanes are in the awkward part of the postseason calendar where the ice may be dry, but the uncertainty is still plenty wet. The NHL is reportedly offering two possible start options for the Eastern Conference Final, which is the kind of schedule wrinkle that can mess with rest, rhythm, and every coach’s sleep. Carolina knows the next series is coming, but for now it is stuck checking the clock like everyone else.