"Canes general manager Jim Rutherford said today that changes needed to be made to "strengthen our team" but said a coaching staff shakeup was not one of them.

The Canes are coming off a 5-1 loss to the Washington Capitals and a 5-2 beating by the Dallas Stars, both at home at the RBC Center. They had a horrendous third period against the Caps and appeared listless coming out against the Stars on Sunday in falling to 5-6-3.

"After losses like that, we don't like to talk about them too soon because it's too emotional," Rutherford said. "Obviously we're very disappointed in the last two games. We will get together over the course of the day and discuss what we need to do to get back on track this week.""