"5 more years of L’s" "Gotta keep up that losing culture": NHL fans react to Hurricanes' 5-year extension for Rod Brind’Amour as head coach

The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that head coach Rod Brind’Amour has agreed to a five-year contract extension. The announcement was made by Don Waddell, president and general manager of the Hurricanes.

The team shared the news of the contract extension on X (formerly Twitter).

"Done deal! Rod Brind'Amour has signed a multi-year extension with the #Canes."

The announcement drew various reactions from NHL fans on X.

"5 more years of L’s!!!" a fan commented.

Another fan said,

"Gotta keep up that losing culture!"

However, not all reactions were negative. Some fans expressed a positive view of the extension.

"Didn’t know yall knew how to spend money. Glad you came to your senses, Rod the Bod is a keeper," one fan tweeted.

"NICE. Brind'Amour was someone I'd have loved to see come coach the Senators, but our fan base knew that was far too good a thing to ever happen to us," Another fan said.

Despite these positive notes, doubts about the team’s playoff performance persisted.

"You guys must love not winning games after the 2nd round," one fan pointed out.

"What an amazing move by the management!! Let it hang over his and the team’s heads like a huge weight and then miraculously they give it to him after they lose in the playoffs!! You can’t make this stuff up, the owner upstairs is the blame for this debacle," another skeptical fan tweeted.

"They could sign the Lord and still won't get passed 2nd round. They need new blood," one fan commented.

Carolina Hurricanes extend coach Rod Brind’Amour's contract

Rod Brind’Amour secured a multiyear extension as the Carolina Hurricanes head coach, continuing his successful tenure. Having coached the Hurricanes for six seasons, Brind'Amour led the team to consistent playoff appearances after a long dry spell.

General manager Don Waddell praised his integral role in the team's success, expressing the desire for Brind’Amour to remain a fixture within the organization.

“Rod has been instrumental to the success we’ve had over the last six seasons," Waddell said (via NHL.com). "Ever since he joined the organization 24 years ago, Rod has embodied what it means to be a Hurricane. We hope to keep him a Hurricane for life.”

Brind'Amour's coaching record is impressive statistically. His achievements include three consecutive seasons of at least 50 wins and winning the Jack Adams Award in 2021. As a former player, Brind'Amour's connection to the Hurricanes runs deep, having served as captain during their 2006 Stanley Cup victory.