Key dates prior to the start of the season: The Hurricanes had the most power-play opportunities of all 30 NHL teams, with 420.
They are the first team to miss the playoffs twice in a row after winning the Stanley Cup since the 1922 Toronto St. Patricks.
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes 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 The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season.
Carolina's picks at the 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus, Ohio.
The Albany River Rats are the Hurricanes American Hockey League affiliate for the 2007–08 AHL season.