The Carolina Kraken are facing some challenges looking toward the playoffs. After a hot streak of sims, the Kraken are now struggling to string wins together. The end of season is important, with the conference leaders all fairly close, and finishing strong is key to building the momentum to carry the team through the playoffs. With the Krakens depth, the attrition of playoff hockey will be an easier burden to bear.

On a personal note, Roddy is going into the end of the season with eagerness and trepidation. What will be his final weeks of his tenure in the J hang heavily, under the shadow of his own empty trophy cabinet. The story of Post-Season for Roderic Banes is written in frustration. He struggles to perform in a playoff situation, and his World Junior Championship appearances have been the same. His regular, highly dependable play collapses and he routinely underperforms . Will he be able to turn it around, here at the end? Or will the specter of not being able to handle the pressure haunt him all the way to Montreal?