The Carolina Hurricanes' 2014-15 season is no longer about the Carolina Hurricanes' 2014-15 season.
It's about the future.
It's about getting the most trade value out of Cam Ward—before the longevity of his sudden career resurrection is determined—and impending unrestricted free agents Jiri Tlusty and Andrej Sekera.
It's about seeing what Victor Rask can do as a top-six center, about finally determining whether Zach Boychuk or Chris Terry has more NHL potential, about easing Justin Faulk into Sekera's soon-to-be-vacant role and Brett Bellemore into Tim Gleason's role and Michal Jordan into Ron Hainsey's role.
It's about the beginning of the real Ron Francis era of the Hurricanes franchise, once patience and sacrifice clean up former general manager Jim Rutherford's mess and his massive ensemble of cheap, old journeymen.
In a season in which the Carolina Hurricanes rest last in the Eastern Conference with 10 wins in 37 games, 29 players have already suited up in the red and white for at least one night.
That number will only rise in the months ahead.
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