1* free play on the Carolina Hurricanes...

The Carolina Hurricanes are still looking for their first win of the season, but there is reason for optimism as they get ready to host the Coyotes Saturday. Eric Stall is back after missing the first five games due to injury. He picked up an assist in his first game back, and I expect him to make an impact on tonight's contest.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Situational/Motivational - With the Canes 0-6, you can bet they'll be giving 110% tonight, throwing everything but the kitchen sink at the visitors. Arizona is playing it's third game of a four game road trip, and they've lost all four of their away games so far.

2. Injuries - You can't read too much into the Canes 0-6 record, as they have been without a handful of key players. They will be more competitive with the return of Eric Stall and Nathan Gerbe.

3. X-Factor - The Coyotes lost Radim Vrbata in the off-season, and he's now lighting it up for the Vancouver Canucks. Arizona has very little when it comes to talented forwards, and their leading scorer is defenseman Keith Yande.

Selection: This is a play on the Carolina Hurricanes (Free)