Carolina Hurricanes 2006-07 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cam Ward

After witnessing Cam Ward's amazing performance in the 2006 playoffs, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford saw Martin Gerber as expendable personnel. The aim was for Ward to lead Carolina to the playoffs by with a low goals against average and a save percentage over 0.920%.

In the end, Cam Ward did outperform his previous regular season record, but came nowhere near matching his playoff success. Cam played 60 games with a 30-21-6 record, accompanied by a 2.93 goals against average, 2 shutouts and a 0.897% save average. John Grahame, on the other hand, played 28 games, recording a 10-13-2 record.

He also had a 0.897% save average with zero shutouts.

Answer: 40-34-8

Going into the preseason, the team's roster remained almost the same as before, so it seemed that the team could carry their previous season's success onto the next. Unfortunately, the "Stanley Cup Hangover", as the experts called it, began in the preseason.

They had merely one win in five preseason games. The regular season didn't start well either. The team started off the season with four consecutive losses and failed to get five consecutive victories more than once. The previous season, Carolina had two nine-game winning streaks to show that they meant business.

Answer: Ray Whitney

Eric Staal finished the regular season with 70 points. Although 70 points is nothing to laugh at, Staal had a superior year in 05-06 with 100 points. Ray Whitney, and Mike Commodore had record seasons. Ray Whitney was the leading point getter of the team, recording 83 points in 81 games. Mike Commodore recorded 29 points, a career best. Rod Brind'Amour recorded 82 points, 12 more than the previous season.

His career record of 97 points was close to being reached.

Answer: Jason Woolley

A great deal of people were brought in, and a great deal were exported from the team. The people brought in to play were Eric Belanger(Los Angeles), Tim Gleason(Los Angeles), John Grahame(Tampa Bay), Dennis Seidenberg(Phoenix), Anson Carter(Columbus), Scott Walker(Nashville), Trevor Letowski(Columbus), Brad Isbister(Boston), and Jesse Boulerice(St. Louis). Jason Woolley, an experienced defenseman was invited to training camp, but after three preseason games, he was cut from the roster.

Answer: Andrew Hutchinson

Goaltender Martin Gerber was given to Ottawa in offseason free agency. He was the team's starting goalie the previous year. Matt Cullen was given to the New York Rangers in the same way. He recorded 49 points the previous year and was a crucial member of the cup-winning roster. Kevyn Adams was traded for Dennis Seidenberg during the regular season.

He was a long time member of the organization and one of the motivational keys to the team. Aaron Ward was picked up by the New York Rangers, via free agency.

He was a long time defenseman for the team. Doug Weight and Mark Recchi returned to their respective teams of St. Louis and Pittsburgh through offseason free agency.

Answer: Rod Brind'Amour

Rod Brind'Amour was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the first round, ninth overall in the 1988 entry draft. He played for the Blues and Flyers before joining the Hurricanes in the 1999-00 season. He recorded his 1000th NHL point during the 2006-07 season.

He scored 70 points in the 2005-06 season, and then bettered his total by 12 points for the next season. Glen Wesley and Cory Stillman were alternate captains for Brind'Amour.

Answer: Anaheim Ducks

Carolina's second game of the season was a 4-0 shutout by the New Jersey Devils. If that didn't foreshadow a terrible season to follow, the team was also shutout 4-0 by the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 by the New York Rangers, 3-0 by the Calgary Flames, 3-0 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-0 by the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-0 by the Tampa Bay Lightning, and finally 2-0 by the Ottawa Senators.

Answer: No

Of the eight match-ups during the regular season, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Panthers via impressive comebacks six times. Only one of their victories was not off of a comeback. The Carolina Hurricanes played the Florida Panthers eight times in the season.

The first game, on October 11, 2006 was a 6-3 loss for the Canes. The second game, on December 23, 2006 was a comeback victory for the team. Carolina was down 2-0 before coming back to win 3-2 in overtime. The third game was on December 26, 2006.

The Hurricanes fought back from a one-goal deficit to win 4-2. Their fourth match-up was on January 11, 2007. The Hurricanes fought back a three goal deficit in the third period to win 6-4. Their fifth match-up was on January 16, 2007. Carolina overcame a third period 2-1 deficit to win 3-2 in overtime.

Their sixth match-up was the only game that the Hurricanes didn't win with a comeback. The Hurricanes scored the first goal, and then won 3-1 without being down and out. Their seventh match-up, on April 1, 2007, was another comeback for the team.

They fought back from a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 in overtime. Their final match-up of the season, on April 7, 2007 was another comeback victory. Carolina was down 4-1 going into the third period. The Canes battled back to win 5-4 in overtime.

Answer: Yes

The rematch occurred on December 6, 2006. The game occurred at Rexall Place in Edmonton. The Hurricanes placed Cam Ward in net, while the Oilers decided to go back to their playoff lineup by putting Jussi Markannen in net. The Oilers prevailed 3-1 with goals from Brad Winchester, Jason Smith, and Fernando Pisani. The lone Hurricane goal came from Craig Adams.

Answer: Columbus Blue Jackets

One of the main problems that fans have complained of, with regards to the "new NHL" was the schedule. Schedules were oriented towards inter-divisional and conference match-ups. In the second season of the "new NHL", the schedule tried to accommodate more teams.

The Hurricanes played 22 of the 29 other NHL teams. They never had the opportunity to play Chicago, Columbus, St. Louis, Nashville, or Detroit. And that's it. The Hurricanes were the first team since the 1997 New Jersey Devils to not make the playoffs after winning the cup the year before.

The 2006-07 season also marked the first ever time when both Stanley Cup finalists did not make the playoffs the following season.