2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season

The 2007–08 Carolina Hurricanes season began October 3, 2007. It was the franchise's 36th season, 29th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) and 10th as the Hurricanes.

Key dates prior to the start of the season:


 * The 2007 NHL Entry Draft took place in Columbus, Ohio, on June 22–23.
 * The free agency period began on July 1.

Regular season
The Hurricanes had the most power-play opportunities of all 30 NHL teams, with 420.

October
Record: 7–3–3; Home: 3–1–1; Road: 4–2–2

November
Record: 7–6–0; Home: 5–4–0; Road: 2–2–0

December
Record: 5–10–0; Home: 2–3–0; Road: 3–7–0

January
Record: 6–6–1; Home: 3–3–1; Road: 3–3–0

February
Record: 7–5–1; Home: 5–1–1; Road: 2–4–0

March
Record: 9–2–1; Home: 5–0–1; Road: 4–2–0

April
Record: 1–2–0; Home: 1–1–0; Road: 0–1–0

Playoffs
The Hurricanes missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. They are the first team to miss the playoffs twice in a row after winning the Stanley Cup since the 1922 Toronto St. Patricks.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Time on ice (minutes); GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; SO = Shutouts; SA = Saves; GA = Goals allowed; SV%= Save percentage

Transactions
The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.

Draft picks
Carolina's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio. The Hurricanes have the 11th overall pick.

American Hockey League
The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 2007–08 AHL season.

ECHL
The Florida Everblades are the Hurricanes ECHL affiliate.