It may only be the beginning of February, but the 2011-12 NHL season is all but over for the Carolina Hurricanes.

With a 19-25-9 record, the 'Canes are currently dead last in the Eastern Conference, and according to SportsClubStats.com, only have a 0.7 percent chance of making the playoffs this year.

Given the circumstances, it's clear a lot of changes are ahead in Raleigh. And for this team to set themselves up for future success—something that will take a considerable amount of time