Storm Warning - A NHL 16 Carolina Hurricanes BaGM

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Welcome to my NHL 16 Carolina Hurricanes Dynasty!

I will try to bring the Cup back to Raleigh, NC as I take the reigns of a franchise that has missed the playoffs the last 6 years.

Playing as General Manager Ron Francis in just his second season.

SETTINGS:
System: PS4
Difficulty: All-Star
Period Length: 6 Minutes
Sliders: AlTito's with adjustments
Trading: Hard

As there is now roster sharing I have added many authentic prospects using websites as Hockey Future and Petrpuck as a guideline.

To make things interesting I have created the next Generational Player that could be drafted in 2019-2020. More on that later.

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SEASON BY SEASON RECORDS

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TEAM RECORDS

Franchise records
(Note: these records include those from the Hartford Whalers)

Individual
Most goals in a season: Blaine Stoughton, 56 (1979–80)
Most assists in a season: Ron Francis, 69 (1989–90)
Most points in a season: Mike Rogers, 105 (1979–80 & 1980–81)
Most penalty minutes in a season: Torrie Robertson, 358 (1985–86)
Most points in a season, defenceman: Mark Howe, 80 (1979–80)
Most points in a season, rookie: Sylvain Turgeon, 72 (1983–84)
Fastest hat trick: Ray Whitney, 1 minute 40 seconds, 8 February 2007 vs. Boston Bruins
Most shots on goal in one game: Jeff Skinner, 13 (2014)
Most hat tricks in a season: Eric Staal, 4 (2008–09)
Most wins in a season: Cam Ward, 39 (2008–09)
Most shutouts in a season: Arturs Irbe; Kevin Weekes; Cam Ward, 6 (1998–99 & 2000–01; 2003–04; 2008–09)
Most career post-season goals: Eric Staal, 18
Most career post-season points: Eric Staal, 40
Most points in one post-season: Eric Staal, 28 (2006)
Most shutouts in one post-season: Kevin Weekes; Cam Ward, 2 (2002; 2006 & 2009)


Team
Most wins in a season: 52 (2005–06)
Most points in a season: 112 (2005–06)
Most consecutive wins: 9 (2005-06 (twice), 2008–09)
Most consecutive home wins: 12 (2008–09)
Best shot differential in a game: 45 (57–12), 7 April 2009 vs. New York Islanders


Franchise scoring leaders
These are the top-ten point-scorers in franchise (Hartford and Carolina) history.


* Denotes still an active player

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TROPHY WINNERS

Stanley Cup
2005–06

Prince of Wales Trophy
2001–02, 2005–06

Conn Smythe Trophy
Cam Ward: 2005–06

Frank J. Selke Trophy
Rod Brind'Amour: 2005–06, 2006–07

King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Ron Francis: 2001–02

Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Ron Francis: 2001–02

Lester Patrick Trophy
Peter Karmanos: 1997–98

Calder Memorial Trophy
Jeff Skinner: 2010-11

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1ST ROUND PICKS

1997: Nikos Tselios (22nd overall)
1998: Jeff Heerema (11th overall)
1999: David Tanabe (16th overall)
2000: none
2001: Igor Knyazev (15th overall)
2002: Cam Ward (25th overall)
2003: Eric Staal (2nd overall)
2004: Andrew Ladd (4th overall)
2005: Jack Johnson (3rd overall)
2006: none
2007: Brandon Sutter (11th overall)
2008: Zach Boychuk (14th overall)
2009: Philippe Paradis (27th overall)
2010: Jeff Skinner (7th overall)
2011: Ryan Murphy (12th overall)
2012: none
2013: Elias Lindholm (5th overall)
2014: Haydn Fleury (7th overall)
2015: Noah Hanifin (5th overall)

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CURRENT LINES & RECORD

PLACEHOLDER

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MEDIA PREDICTING TOUGH SEASON FOR REBUILDING CANES


October 6th, 2015


Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Ron Francis enters the second year of his tenure with the team in significantly better shape than it was when he initially took over nearly 15 months ago. He has stockpiled draft picks—the team has a combined 10 picks in the first three rounds of the next two drafts, including two first rounders in 2016—and made good on his promise to stock the organization with bigger players to compete in today’s NHL.

On the ice, Carolina could be in for another difficult season. Francis has promised to build the organization from the ground up, which means drafting and developing prospects at a methodical pace. Yes, 2015 first-round pick Noah Hanifin made the team’s opening night roster and looks like he will be an NHLer at 18. But overall, the team seems dedicated to giving their prospects ample time to develop before subjecting them to the rigours of the best league in the world. Besides Hanifin, two other new faces will be in the dressing room this year. Sebastian Aho has made the team out of training camp and is coming fresh off his game winning OT goal to secure the league title for Karpat, look for him to try to adapt to the North American game in the first few games. The other face is Anders Danielsen, a little known free agent signing from Norway. The silky smooth skater plied his trade in the Swiss League the previous season and will also be watched as he adjusted to the NHL.

With the contracts of Eric Staal and Cam Ward set to expire at season’s end, Francis is in for even bigger and more difficult decisions in the months ahead. But there is still plenty to look forward to from Carolina’s youth. The AHL’s Charlotte Checkers have a new coach, Mark Morris, and have several prospects in the system including Brock McGinn, Haydn Fleury and Lucas Wallmark.

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CANES DEAL WITH EARLY SETBACK BEFORE SEASON OPENER IN NASHVILLE


October 8th, 2015



As the Hurricanes prepare to start the 2015-16 season on the road, the team learned that they will not have veteran netminder Cam Ward. Ward suffered a hamstring injury in practice prior to tomorrow's game and has been ruled out. That means the burden will have to be shouldered by newly acquired Eddie Lack, who joins the team after playing 2 seasons in Vancouver. The 27 year old was expected to split starts with Ward; who is now 31.

Kris Versteeg will make his Carolina Hurricanes début; fresh off his Stanley Cup win, and being traded last season. He is expected to slot in next to Jordan Staal on the second line and see top Power Play minutes.

The Hurricanes will begin the season with 3 rookies in the lineup. 1 forward and 2 defenseman. It's no surprise that Noah Hanifin; the 5th Overall Pick in the 2015 draft, will start on the top pairing with Justin Faulk as he has shown in rookie camp and training camp that he is ready for the rigours of the NHL. Norwegian import Anders Danielsen will also be in the lineup on a very young 3rd pairing with Ryan Murphy. The silky smooth skating Norwegian should help with the transition game as he has proved that he has a very good first pass. The last new face will be Sebastien Aho; who is expected to see limited minutes on the 4th line, while he adjusts to the North American ice surface.

2015-16 OPENING NIGHT - PROJECTED LINES