FILE - Carolina Hurricanes' Tony DeAngelo, left, crosses the blue line as Columbus Blue Jackets' Justin Danforth defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. DeAngelo found himself playing a reduced role in his second stint with the Carolina Hurricanes amid a deep roster of defensemen. He could be headed for a larger role in the NHL playoffs with veteran Brett Pesce sidelined by injury. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour speaks at a news conference following Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New York Islanders in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)