2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season
| 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|
| Division | 2nd Southeast |
| Conference | 9th Eastern |
| 2007–08 record | 43–33–6 |
| Home record | 24–13–4 |
| Road record | 19–20–2 |
| Goals for | 252 |
| Goals against | 249 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Jim Rutherford |
| Coach | Peter Laviolette |
| Captain | Rod Brind'Amour |
| Alternate captains |
Eric Staal Cory Stillman (Oct-Feb) Glen Wesley Ray Whitney |
| Arena | RBC Center |
| Average attendance | 16,633 (89%) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Eric Staal (38) |
| Assists | Eric Staal (44) |
| Points | Eric Staal (82) |
| Penalties in minutes | Scott Walker (115) |
| Plus/minus | Bret Hedican (+17) |
| Wins | Cam Ward (37) |
| Goals against average | Cam Ward (2.75) |
The 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season began October 3, 2007. It was the franchise's 36th season, 29th season in the National Hockey League and 11th as the Hurricanes.
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
The Hurricanes had the most power-play opportunities of all 30 NHL teams, with 420.
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
bold – qualified for playoffs, y – division winner, z – placed first in conference (and division)
Record: 7–3–3; Home: 3–1–1; Road: 4–2–2
Record: 7–6–0; Home: 5–4–0; Road: 2–2–0
Record: 5–10–0; Home: 2–3–0; Road: 3–7–0
Record: 6–6–1; Home: 3–3–1; Road: 3–3–0
Record: 7–5–1; Home: 5–1–1; Road: 2–4–0
Record: 9–2–1; Home: 5–0–1; Road: 4–2–0
Record: 1–2–0; Home: 1–1–0; Road: 0–1–0
The Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. They are the first team to miss the playoffs twice in a row after winning the Stanley Cup since the 1922 Toronto St. Patricks.
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Time on ice (minutes); GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; SO = Shutouts; SA = Saves; GA = Goals allowed; SV%= Save percentage
The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.
Carolina's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Hurricanes have the 11th overall pick.
The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 2007–08 AHL season.
The Florida Everblades are the Hurricanes ECHL affiliate.
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