The team last missed the Calder Cup playoffs in the 2015-16 season and has won the Calder Cup three times since joining the league in 2001. They would not make the playoffs if the season ended today. The Wolves, the defending Calder Cups champs, are fighting for a playoff spot this season. The Hurricanes did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. It’s time to go independent and follow our own philosophy.” “Also, some organizations are development-only, but we think if we have development and win playoff games, guys learn how to win, which you’re trying to do all the time. And our philosophy, it’s in our affiliation, that says develop and win. I believe Carolina’s philosophy has changed.
We had a really successful year and won the Calder Cup last year and developed players, gave them a few players too that are in their lineup now at minimum salary. “I think the philosophy has changed, not our philosophy, but the philosophy has changed from up top. “Within our affiliation, it says we will develop and also we want to win a Calder Cup,” said Young, who is in his 14th season as Wolves general manager.
