Pothier hopes to be part of something special

Brian Pothier had to wonder: what would it be like? Pothier was playing for the Washington Capitals, one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. In the blink of an eye, a trade was made and the defenseman was in the Canes' dressing room Thursday, with a team that's a long shot to reach the playoffs. But the transition was seamless, it seems. Pothier hopped on the ice and helped the Canes to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators for their seventh straight win and pull within seven points of a playoff spot. "A couple of years back in Washington, they won 13 straight and they got the playoff spot on the very last day," Pothier said, not mentioning it came at the expense of the Canes. "it's a great opportunity to do something special. "Obviously you put yourself in hole. But you always say miracles don't happen unless you're in a really bad situation. We're in a bad spot but maybe something special can happen and we can do something that ...