Hamilton The Pig Is Back - And The Canes Want The Luck

Carolina has brought Hamilton the pig back into the picture, which tells you everything you need to know about how seriously teams can take a little playoff superstition when the games get tight. The Canes are looking for any edge they can get, and sometimes the edge is part rallying symbol, part good-luck charm, and part distraction from the grind. If you have covered this league long enough, you know the room will laugh at the gimmick and then quietly keep it around if the wins follow.