| Nick Obergan. 30th August, 2011 - 6:28 pm
 In the sixth of a series of 30 articles, we will go through the history of every NHL franchise alphabetically and select an All-Time Roster for each.
Carolina Hurricanes (1997-Present)/Hartford Whalers (1979-1997)
Life as a Hartford Whalers fan must have been very trying; the team amassed an NHL record of 534-709-177, getting outscored by 641 goals in 18 seasons. In those 18 seasons they made the playoffs only eight times, and advanced past the first round only once. In the 13 seasons played in Carolina, only five have involved the postseason. However, when the Hurricanes do make the playoffs, they make it deep; the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions also made it to the Finals in 2002, and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2009.
First Team
C: Ron Francis (81-91, 98-2004): Top scorer in franchise history (382-793-1,175 in 1,186 games); 3-time All-Star; 2002 Lady Byng and King Clancy winner; 6-times top-10 in assists; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 85-90, 99-2004.
W: Kevin Dineen (84-91, 96-99): 2nd-most points in franchise history (544 points in 708 games), 1,439 PIM; 2-time All-Star; 2-time 40+ goal scorer; Team Captain 96-98.
W: Pat Verbeek (89-95): 2nd-most points among wingers (403 in 433 games), 1,144 PIM; 1991 All-Star; 4-times with 37+ goals; Team Captain 92-95.
D: Mark Howe (77-82): Also played for the Whalers' WHA team; 198 points in 213 NHL games; 1981 All-Star; put up 24-56-80 in his first NHL season; 198 points in two WHA seasons (77-79); Hall of Famer.
D: Glen Wesley (94-2008): Most games played by a defenseman (913), 227 points, +23; 2006 Stanley Cup winner.
G: Cam Ward (2005-Present): Franchise leader in wins, save percentage; 175-126-33, 2.74 GAA, .910 SV%; 2011 All-Star; 2006 Conn Smythe and Stanley Cup winner; 16 shutouts.
Second Team
C: Eric Staal (2003-Present): 3rd-most points in franchise history (504 in 560 games); 10 short handed goals; 4-time All-Star; 2006 Stanley Cup winner; 2-time 40+ goal scorer; Team Captain 2010-Present.
W: Blaine Stoughton (79-84): Highest scoring left-winger (219 goals, 377 points in 357 games); only 50-goal scorer in franchise history (twice); 1982 All-Star.
W: Dave Keon (77-82): Played with the organization from 36- to 41-years-old; 128 points in 234 NHL games, 166 points in 190 WHA games; Hall of Famer; Team Captain 81-82.
D: Dave Babych (85-91): Most points by a defenseman (240 in 349 games), -66, 32 PPG; five straight 40+ point seasons.
D: Joni Pitkanen (2008-Present): 114 points, -2 in 214 games; 8 points in 18 playoff games.
G: Arturs Irbe (98-2004): 130-122-53, 2.49 GAA, .906 SV%; franchise leader in shutouts (20); 1999 All-Star.
Third Team
C: Rod Brind'Amour (99-2010): 4th-most points in franchise history (473 in 694 games); 10 short handed goals; 2006 Stanley Cup winner; 2-time Selke Trophy winner; Team Captain 2005-10.
W: Ray Whitney (2005-10): 334 points in 372 games; 2006 Stanley Cup winner; four straight 20+ goal seasons.
W: Erik Cole (2001-08, 09-11): 363 points, +6 in 557 games; 2006 Stanley Cup winner; four times with 20+ goals.
D: Ulf Samuelsson (84-91): 175 points, 1,110 PIM in 463 games; two seasons he was +20 or better.
D: Adam Burt (88-99): 2nd-most games played by a defenseman (626, 142 points), 875 PIM.
G: Mike Liut (84-90): 116-111-17, 3.36 GAA, .882 SV%, 13 shutouts.
Coaches
Paul Maurice (96-2003, 2008-Present): 376-378-141, 2002 Eastern Conference winner, 22-28 playoff record (four appearances).
Peter Laviolette (2003-2008): 167-122-34, 2006 Stanley Cup winner, 16-9 playoff record (one appearance).
Nick is RealGM's NHL Feature Writer. You can reach him by email nick.obergan@realgm.com or on twitter @NickObergan
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