The Carolina Hurricanes begin the seven-game preseason schedule on Sunday afternoon, 161 days after the conclusion of their unsuccessful 2013-14 season.
The meaninglessness of the preseason is cliche, but meaninglessness is not to be confused with pointlessness. For many of the 51 players invited to Hurricanes training camp, there are roster spots to be earned, confidences to be restored and roles to be molded.
The arrival of new head coach Bill Peters wipes clean the preferences of the previous coaching staff. Every player has an opportunity to carve out a new role and win over Peters' preference. The win-loss results of the preseason may not mean much, but the results in terms of team chemistry and composition certainly do.
Which players have the most on the line during training camp? A breakdown of five in particular falls on the coming slides.
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5 Carolina Hurricanes Players with the Most to Prove During the Preseason
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