Former Carolina Hurricanes TV play-by-play John Forslund joined the Hartford Whalers organization shortly before the franchise moved to North Carolina. A commitment from former GM Jim Rutherford allowed Forslund to grow his career at the same time as the Hurricanes were growing their fanbase. Through several highs such as the Stanley Cup and lows that included a decade of missing the playoffs, Forslund kept it objective regardless of what ownership, players, and fans might've thought about his work.