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I’d say if you’re winning 4 out of your first 12 games when you say you’re going to the playoffs, it’s time to line people up for the door, Francis included. It’s his job to make the team playoffs worthy. I keep going back to draft day where he threw his hands up and said “the deals just weren’t there”. It seems the deals have never been there for Francis and he’s not willing to make a bold move. And this is the result of continued “oh well, let’s go after plan B”. It’s not going to ****ing change.
I will fully admit I did not think this at the time - however, the 2017 version of the Hurricanes is supposed to seriously challenge for the playoffs, hell they were a sexy analytics pick, and Francis goes out and gets a starting goaltender who's never really started before.

Again, I liked the move at the time, I thought it was bold - but, in hindsight, and yes I know, 20/20 and all, but shouldn't you *know* your starting goaltender can start if you're counting on the playoffs?
 

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I will fully admit I did not think this at the time - however, the 2017 version of the Hurricanes is supposed to seriously challenge for the playoffs, hell they were a sexy analytics pick, and Francis goes out and gets a starting goaltender who's never really started before.

Again, I liked the move at the time, I thought it was bold - but, in hindsight, and yes I know, 20/20 and all, but shouldn't you *know* your starting goaltender can start if you're counting on the playoffs?

sure, but he really hasn't been the problem, despite his stats not being great
 

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I will fully admit I did not think this at the time - however, the 2017 version of the Hurricanes is supposed to seriously challenge for the playoffs, hell they were a sexy analytics pick, and Francis goes out and gets a starting goaltender who's never really started before.

Again, I liked the move at the time, I thought it was bold - but, in hindsight, and yes I know, 20/20 and all, but shouldn't you *know* your starting goaltender can start if you're counting on the playoffs?

Team was top 10 in the league in Goals allowed per game before last games 5. Goaltending hasn't been the problem.
 

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I will fully admit I did not think this at the time - however, the 2017 version of the Hurricanes is supposed to seriously challenge for the playoffs, hell they were a sexy analytics pick, and Francis goes out and gets a starting goaltender who's never really started before.

Again, I liked the move at the time, I thought it was bold - but, in hindsight, and yes I know, 20/20 and all, but shouldn't you *know* your starting goaltender can start if you're counting on the playoffs?
If Darling was the problem I’d agree but so far I don’t think he’s shown that he’s not a starter... he’s played well in most games
 

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