CANES ADDRESS OFFENSIVE WOES

Carolina

After a disappointing season, the Canes have refocused their energy on setting themselves up for a more productive season.

Head Coach Joel Quenneville made himself clear to management that the team lacked leadership and a guy who was willing to take the punishment of a seasonal grind. He wanted more size, more experience and a guy that could spark an offense that was pathetic throughout much of the year.

“I was not going to go into this year without the organization finding me someone I could count on on the ice during the game,” said the coach. “We always seemed to falter as the game went on, the wheels always came off so to speak. This time around, I wanted to know that I had a guy I could count on.”

The Canes have been busy working on addressing these needs. The first move made was the spark that Quenneville requested. The Hurricanes went out and acquired former Art Ross and Hart trophy winner Jaromir Jagr from the St. Louis Blues. Jagr is arguably one oft eh most prolific point producers in our generation and his explosive combination of speed and strength make him the perfect go to guy on the Hurricanes.

“We want him out there with Heater and Connolly,” said Quenneville. “It only makes sens that this team focus their energy on what is best for Jagr and I am hoping this trio compliments one another.”

The Canes have very little success finding Heatley a dance partner last year. Jagr has a reputation to produce regardless of who he plays with and hopefully Heatley can fill in as the new wingman for one of the league’s best.

“With Jagr on this team, I think we are in a better spot that we were in last year at this time. We just need the rest of this club to follow suit.”