2011–12 Carolina Hurricanes season


The 2011–12 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 40th season for the franchise, 33rd in the National Hockey League dating back to June 22, 1979, and 15th season since the franchise relocated to North Carolina to start the 1997–98 NHL season.
The Hurricanes failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third straight year. The last time the team made the trip to the playoffs was in the 2008–09 season.

Off-Season

Regular season

On November 28, 2011, the Hurricanes replaced head coach Paul Maurice with Kirk Muller.

Playoffs

The Hurricanes failed to qualify for the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Standings

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Player statistics

Skaters

Regular season------

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
Regular season-------------

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Hurricanes. Stats reflect time with Hurricanes only.

‡Traded mid-season

Bold/italics denotes franchise record

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Milestones

Final roster

Updated March 29, 2012.

Transactions

The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.

Trades

Free agents acquired

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Lost via retirement

Player signings

Draft picks

The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was held in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Round#PlayerPositionNationalityCollege/Junior/Club Team
112Ryan MurphyDKitchener Rangers
242Victor RaskCLeksands IF
373Keegan LoweDEdmonton Oil Kings
4103Gregory HofmannCHC Ambri-Piotta
6163Matt MahalakGPlymouth Whalers
7193Brody SutterCLethbridge Hurricanes

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