Rod Brind'Amour was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine by Governor Roy Cooper, recognizing his significant contributions to North Carolina as a player, coach, and community figure. Cooper highlighted Brind'Amour's role in creating a culture of winning with the Hurricanes and his dedication to youth hockey. In his seventh season as head coach, Brind'Amour, a key player on the franchise's 2006 Stanley Cup championship team, emphasized the importance of teamwork over personal accolades.

Rod Brind’Amour was honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine for his significant contributions to North Carolina as a player and coach, fostering a culture of winning during his tenure with the Hurricanes. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and credited his success to the collective efforts of his players and staff.

Rod Brind'Amour stated that Pyotr Kochetkov needs to complete one more concussion protocol test to receive full clearance. He expressed hope that Kochetkov would be available for the game against the Kraken.

Rod Brind'Amour expressed frustration over the team's performance, particularly highlighting a crucial moment at the end of the second period that shifted the game's momentum. He acknowledged issues with puck management and emphasized the need to avoid penalties that disrupt the team's flow. Brind'Amour stressed the importance of learning from this defeat, urging the team to regroup and focus on improving their play moving forward.

Rod Brind'Amour highlighted the unpredictable nature of concussion recoveries, noting that some players bounce back quickly while others take longer to heal.