Rod Brind’Amour continues to define the Hurricanes franchise in two roles

The image of Rod Brind’Amour screaming triumphantly while raising the Stanley Cup as the Carolina Hurricanes’ captain had been the franchise’s defining image for the past two decades. Now, there’s another.

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour won the Stanley Cup 20 years after he won as team captain. Watch his celebrations:

The image of Rod Brind’Amour screaming triumphantly while raising the Stanley Cup as the Carolina Hurricanes’ captain had been the franchise’s defining image for the past two decades. Now there will be another: Brind'Amour raising the Cup again, this time as the Hurricanes’ coach who has made the sun-soaked Southern market his longtime home. The Hurricanes won their second championship by beating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday night to close out a six-game Stanley Cup Final, adding a remarkable chapter to Brind'Amour's enduring presence with the franchise.

When the Carolina Hurricanes discuss franchise legends, the conversation begins and ends with Rod Brind’Amour. As a player, Brind’Amour helped transform the Hurricanes into a legitimate contender. He captained Carolina to its first Stanley Cup championship in 2006, setting the standard with his leadership, toughness and relentless work ethic. Teammates followed his example, and fans…