Nine years of postseason drought. Eight years under head coach Rod Brind’Amour. Seven disappointing playoff exits. The price to return the most historic trophy in sports, the Stanley Cup, to Raleigh. Only needing one win to secure the hardware, the Hurricanes wrestled control of what had at first looked like a competitive series, shutting out the Golden Knights 3-0. Carolina’s touted defense showed up while Vegas shrank in the spotlight. Captain and center Jordan Staal led the Canes’ physical play in the Final, scoring six goals and posting a historic 68.0% face-off percentage. For his efforts, the 37-year-old was named playoff MVP, making him the oldest Conn Smythe trophy winner in the league’s history. “It’s an unbelievable ending to a great story,” Brind’Amour said. “I’ve talked about him enough but I'm so proud of him … I’ve seen this guy grind it out for 14 years and never waiver” To read more check out the link in our bio. 📝 Brennan Weiss 📸 Alex Manuel #ncstate #ncsu #tec...