'I want it for you guys': How Brind'Amour drove Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes, led by coach Rod Brind'Amour, secured the 2026 Stanley Cup after a dominant playoff run. The team's success is attributed to a disciplined, hard-working culture that overcame previous perceptions of being underfunded or lacking star power.
Why it matters
It documents a significant sports milestone and the impact of leadership culture on team performance in professional hockey.
LAS VEGAS — The day before the biggest series of their lives, Seth Jarvis looked over his left shoulder and saw the dream blown up to the size of real life.
Standard sports reporting focusing on team performance and historical context.
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