Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview the Carolina Hurricanes' 2023-24 season. Sebastian Aho [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjYwMDY2MjI1ODkwNjkw/usatsi_19836596_168400847_lowres.jpg] Sebastian Aho Since the 2020-21 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have the third-most wins of any team. Since coach Rod Brind'Amour took the helm in 2018-19, the only four teams that recorded more playoff wins than them either made the Stanley Cup final or won it all. For three straight seasons, the Hurricanes finished first in their division and won at least one playoff round before eventually bowing out before the final round. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed Carolina as part of their Metropolitan Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast [https://thehockeynews.com/podcast/the-hockey-news-podcast-2023-24-nhl-season-preview-metropolitan-division]. As the Hurricanes once again enter the season in the Cup conversation, what could make this season any different? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview the Carolina Hurricanes' 2023-24 season. CAROLINA HURRICANES 2022-23 Result: 52-21-9, 113 PTS, 1st in Metropolitan, 2nd in NHL, Lost in Round 3 to Florida Key Additions: Michael Bunting (LW), Brendan Lemieux (LW), Dmitry Orlov (D), Tony DeAngelo (D), Caleb Jones (D) Key Departures: Max Pacioretty (LW), Paul Stastny (C), Derek Stepan (C), Jesse Puljujarvi (RW), Ondrej Kase (RW), Shayne Gostisbehere (D), Calvin de Haan (D) FURTHER READING NHL Prospect Overview [https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-24-nhl-prospect-pool-overview-carolina-hurricanes]: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Carolina Hurricanes' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, Vasili Ponomaryov. NHL Hot Seat Radar [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-hot-seat-radar-2023-carolina-hurricanes]: Adam Proteau has Brett Pesce on the hot seat for the Canes this upcoming season as trade rumors circulate. Who else lies on the hot seat radar for the Canes? NHL Off-Season Outlook [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-off-season-outlook-carolina-hurricanes-only-have-a-few-puzzle-pieces-to-fill]: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Hurricanes heading into the off-season. The Hockey News Yearbook [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription]. The Hockey News’ Carolina Hurricanes Team Site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/]: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Hurricanes at THN.com/Carolina.