A former Cane/Stanley Cup champ on this 2023-24 team

Erik Cole, Former Carolina Hurricanes Player, on where this team stands as a whole as we start the regular season tonight.

Is there any element that might be missing or is the team ready to go the distance this year? What speaks to Erik about this organization, from what everyone can see and even below the surface? What’s the key for their success, in Erik’s opinion? How does opening night, especially at home, differ from any other game?

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