Everything has to be put into perspective, especially when it comes to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Through the majority of the 2010s, the Hurricanes were a losing franchise as the playoffs were just a pipe dream. Carolina missed the postseason from 2010 to 2018.
However, after the head coaching hire of Rod Brind'Amour in 2018, everything changed for the Hurricanes.
Since Brind'Amour took over, the Hurricanes have made the playoffs every season and are now perennial Stanley Cup contenders.
However, the expectations have risen from what they once were, and after multiple playoff losses, the pressure is very much prevalent.
Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky still feels, despite it all, that his team remains in a good position.
"We have raised the bar year after year after year, and it is a really good thing to be in a place where being one of the final four teams can be viewed as a disappointment," said Tulsky. "Obviously, I'd rather get past that, but I'd much rather be here than in a place where it's viewed as exciting if we make the playoffs and go out in round one."
Now, with the additions of Nikolaj Ehlers and K’Andre Miller, expectations have risen to even higher heights.
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