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The new head coach of the Chicago Wolves, Brock Sheahan, joins the show! Mike and Shane get to know him ahead of his first season leading the Canes AHL affiliate, plus, the guys talk about jersey advertisements making their way to the NHL.

It appears to be rankings season around the NHL. Mike and Shane present their cases on why they agree or disagree with where certain Canes players have landed on some lists and they also touch on the upcoming Prospect Showcase.

The Prospects Tournament and Training Camp are just around the corner, which means it is time for the guys to take one final look back on the offseason. Scott Burnside joins the show as the guys assess all of the moves made, including those for other teams in the Metropolitan Division.

Max Pacioretty's unfortunate injury, the signing of Paul Stastny, a new head coach in Chicago (AHL) - there's no shortage of things for the fellas to discuss as Mike returns from the beach. Plus, as always, there's time for some questions from you, the listeners!

The offseason is all about getting better, for players at any level. In this week's episode, Mike and Shane talk about what it takes to develop as a player, the skills that are important at all ages and take questions from the class.

Ethan Bear is officially re-signed and the Canes have bolstered their depth once again with the signings of Ryan Dzingel, William Lagesson and Stelio Mattheos within the last week. What do the fellas have to say about them and what does it mean for the blueprint of the team? How does it stack up against the framework of other competitors around the league?

Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty are Carolina Hurricanes! Mike and Shane break down a wild last week in Canes land, which included the draft, Development Camp, the opening of free agency and of course the two massive trades that took the team's roster to another level.

It's already been a busy week for the NHL, with the regular season schedule being released and the draft taking place Thursday and Friday in Montreal. Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis have you covered on both topics in the latest edition of the show!

Rod Brind'Amour passed on by the Hockey Hall of Fame again? Mike and Shane offer their thoughts on the situation, discuss the coaching carousel around the league and revisit some questions from last week's lost episode.

The Chicago Wolves are headed to the Calder Cup Finals! Mike and Shane discuss why it really does matter for the future of the Canes and who to keep an eye on as the team enters their final series in pursuit of a championship.

The season is over, now what? Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston talks nutrition, fitness and summer routines for the team, while also explaining from his point of view why what happens between now and September is just as important to the success of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Mike Maniscalco, Shane Willis and Scott Burnside talk about the season coming to an end unfortunately to soon, how and why things went down and what's next for the team. Plus, of course, they answer questions from the listeners.

The Canes and Rangers are back in Raleigh with the series tied at 2-2. Mike and Shane share their thoughts on the first four games of the series, plus Scott Burnside offers his insight on what he's made of things...

Mike and Shane are BACK! The duo looks back on the seven-game Round One victory over Boston, previews what's to come against New York and is joined by Scott Burnside for the best of both worlds.

A successful five days in New York and New Jersey, the emergence of Pyotr Kochetkov and looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Scott Burnside joins Mike and Shane to break it all down as the Carolina Hurricanes round out the final few days of their regular season.

Following a two-game trip to Colorado and Arizona, Mike and Shane break down the pair of contests and the aftermath from them. Do the injuries to Jordan Staal and Frederik Andersen concern them? Are they worried about the last six weeks as a whole? They also discuss the arrival of Pyotr Kochetkov and answer a few questions from listeners to round out the show.

Is anybody hotter than Jordan Staal? How about the run Seth Jarvis is on? Mike and Shane chat about those questions, as well as the importance of winning the division and Tuesday's victory over New York in this week's edition of the show.

Mike and Shane touch on the team's game in Buffalo on Tuesday, discuss the parity of the NHL and also take a look at some of the other big happenings from around the league.

Mike and Shane cover a lot of ground in this week's episode, talking about everything from the team's focus in the final month of the regular season to touching on Jesperi Kotkaniemi's injury. Plus, they answer questions from the listeners, of course.

Mike and Shane are joined by Scott Burnside to break down the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. They start by covering the move that brought Max Domi to Raleigh and then take a look around the rest of the league, before circling back to talk about the eight-year contract extension for Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen recently made some franchise history, teaming up to contribute points on 172 goals - the most by any duo to ever wear Whalers or Canes jerseys. Mike and Shane touch on the chemistry that the two have, plus talk about the upcoming trade deadline and take some questions from listeners...

Canes Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston and Special Contributor Scott Burnside both join the program this week, as Mike and Shane talk about the off-ice side of things with "Billy" and then analyze the on-ice portion with the longtime hockey scribe. Then the show wraps up with some questions from the listeners, as always!

The NHL trade deadline is now just a month away, so Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis discuss some of the trades that have happened and what could happen for the Canes. What do the Canes need? How do you classify a need? Plus, they answer a couple of questions from listeners and discuss milestones to wrap up the show.

Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis cover a lot of ground in this week's edition of the show, talking about the announcement of the outdoor game, recapping the All-Star Game and looking at what's next for the Canes.

Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis are joined by a pair of guests for the 200th edition of the show. First, Hurricanes special contributor Scott Burnside jumps aboard to discuss the team's recent stretch of successful play and the interesting dynamic between players and the media in the pandemic world. Then, Pat Pickens, author of "The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (Second) Greatest Sports Franchise", comes on to chat about the impending Whalers Night, which is Saturday, January 29.

The show starts off the new calendar year with a special guest, as Canes forward Steven Lorentz joins the program. Plus, Mike and Shane look back on the team's spectacular victory in Columbus and take a few questions as well.

Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis are back for one final time in 2021, discussing the team's recent ten day stretch around the holidays, the fact that NHL players will not participate in the Olympics and answering a few questions from the fans.

Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis are back for another edition of CanesCast, discussing the hectic past few days for the team. The duo starts with the challenges faced even getting to play against to Detroit and then winning the game, then rewinding to discuss Jaccob Slavin's dominant four games in Canada and then concluding with a newly-developed pyramid scheme by Shane.

In the latest episode of Canes Cast, Mike and Shane discuss the first quarter of the season, dissect the power play and look at the current state of the lineup. Special guest star Scott Burnside joins the show. Mike and Shane field questions from fans.

The Hurricanes are off to a 10-1-0 start, Shane and Mike go over the teams performance in Florida and Tampa. How the OT win against the Lightning says a lot about this team this early in the season. Shane gives some insight into the grind of playing 82 games and answer a lot of your questions on the road ahead.

This week on CanesCast, Shane and Mike break down the Canes 9-0-0 start, what to take out of the last two games while looking forward to two big games in the Sunshine State. Also discussed: why Seth Jarvis is making things difficult and why that’s a good thing, which player from the NHL’s past does Sebastian Aho remind the guys of and what does having the NHL Third Star of the month do for team confidence.

Scott Burnside joins Shane and Mike to discuss the Canes 5-0-0 start, Frederik Andersen settling into Carolina, what lies ahead and national attention. Plus a few more topics around the NHL. Also, Scott will also be contributing to Hurricanes.com and CanesCast all season long so grab a Storm Brew and give this one a listen.

In this episode, Shane and Mike discuss what they liked from the Hurricanes' 2-0-0 start. Jesperi Kotkaniemi is set to say bonjour to Montréal in his first trip back to his former team - what can fans expect from that? Also discussed: realistic goal paces for players that are off to hot starts and Shane takes us into the locker room between periods. C'est Magnifique

Shane and Mike preview the Canes home opener against the New York Islanders. What can you expect from this Carolina team? How does the home team have a disadvantage in the first game of the season? What are the new players thinking and how do the veterans feel now that camp is over? Find out in the latest episode of Canes Cast!

Shane and Mike take a look at the Canes first two preseason games and discuss standout players and what to watch for in the final two games. With all the new faces on the team this year, how will team chemistry impact the on-ice performance?

On the eve of training camp, Shane and Mike go over how the Metro Division stacks up this year, the impact of Tim Gleason moving behind the bench as an assistant coach in charge of the defense, how leadership takes many forms for NHL teams and grab your marshmallows as Shane tells a story around the training camp fire.

Shane and Mike discuss the training camp approach for both rookies and veterans, how to survive the physical testing at camp, what to look for in exhibition games and under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this preseason.

CanesCast gets a new co-host but a familiar voice in Shane Willis. Shane and Mike Maniscalco discuss the addition of Jesperi Kotkaniemi and how the lines could look for Rod Brind’Amour's squad. Also covered: why offer sheets are a good thing when used correctly, the NHL and the Olympics, how the Canes stack up in the Metro and what the players are doing leading up to camp.

Gather round for a truly epic podcast production. It's Michael Smith's swan song, as his decade-long tenure with the Canes comes to an end. To celebrate, we welcome in a cavalcade of guest stars and share never-before-heard tales, plenty of laughs and a few tears. Thank you, and moi moi.Guest ListJordan Staal (19:50)Jorge Alves (27:25)Bill Burniston (38:05)Doug Bennett (53:20)Mike Sundheim (1:03:40)Tripp Tracy (1:14:55)Shane Willis (1:35:35)Mike Brown (1:53:00)Jared Dupre (2:18:40)Nikki Stoudt (2:30:50)Pace Sagester (2:38:00)Steve Smith (2:58:00)MoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

Everything is happening! Mike and Michael recap a frenzied two weeks, from the Expansion Draft to a record-setting NHL Draft to a roster reconstruction in free agency. There will be lots of new faces in Raleigh come Opening Night – here's how and why the Canes retooled their group from the net out.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItCanes Agree to Terms with StepanCanes Agree to Terms with MartinookCanes Agree To Terms with SmithCanes Agree to Terms with ColeCanes Agree to Terms with LeivoCanes Agree to Terms with RaantaCanes Agree to Terms with AndersenCanes Agree to Terms with DeAngeloCanes Acquire Bear From OilersCanes Select 13 Players on Second Day of DraftCanes Announce 2021-22 Regular-Season ScheduleGeekie Selected by Seattle in Expansion DraftMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

Happy draft week! After the Expansion Draft on Wednesday comes the 2021 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. The Canes own the 27th overall selection plus seven more picks in the virtual event. Assistant General Manager Darren Yorke previews the draft, explains how the pandemic changed the team's scouting process and explores what attributes in a prospect the Canes hone in on.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed It2021 NHL DraftHistory of the 27th Overall PickHurricanes to Pick 27th Overall in 2021 NHL DraftHurricanes Protection List for 2021 NHL Expansion DraftHow Does the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Work?Key Dates for the 2021 NHL OffseasonMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

Assistant General Manager Eric Tulsky brings his smarts and insights to CanesCast, which immediately boosts the combined IQ of the pod. Tulsky discusses how the Canes are preparing for the upcoming Expansion Draft and assesses the wide-ranging impacts of a flat salary cap. We also learn more about Tulsky's background, his foray into hockey and the Canes' talented analytics team.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItHow Does the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Work?Drury Prepared for Next StepKey Dates for the 2021 NHL OffseasonMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

Tom Dundon, now the sole owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, joins the podcast to discuss what he's learned in his first three years with the team, provide some clarity on the future outdoor game and explore how the Canes can take the next step with Rod Brind'Amour at the helm. Mike and Michael then offer some final thoughts on awards, dip their toes into Expansion Draft talk and answer a voicemail.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItDundon Assumes Full Ownership of HurricanesHurricanes Statement on Future Outdoor GameHamilton Named Second Team All-Star, Nedeljkovic Named to All-Rookie TeamTweetmail: Will the Canes Make an Expansion Draft Trade With Seattle?Key Dates for the 2021 NHL OffseasonMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

It's award season for the NHL, and after Rod Brind'Amour won the Jack Adams Award, Jaccob Slavin was named the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for his sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and high standard of playing ability. Mike and Michael explain why Slavin was a runaway winner and an incredibly deserving recipient. Then, some thoughts on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, plus your voicemails.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItSlavin Recognized for Elite and Gentlemanly PlaySlavin Wins Lady Byng TrophyBrind'Amour Shares Special DayBrind'Amour Puts Pen to Paper on Contract ExtensionMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

June 17 was a pretty good day for Rod Brind'Amour and the Canes, who inked their head coach to a three-year contract extension. Later, Brind'Amour won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. And he is, of course, the very special guest for this Brind'Amour-centric episode of CanesCast. Get jacked!Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItBrind'Amour Wins Jack Adams AwardBrind'Amour Puts Pen to Paper on Contract ExtensionCanes, Brind'Amour Agree to Three-Year Contract ExtensionSmith: What I'll Remember About the 2020-21 SeasonMartinook Wants to 'See it Through' With CanesCanes Look Ahead to Important OffseasonMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

The Canes were eliminated from the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning. What did we learn from their Second Round match-up against the champs? What steps forward were made? How can the team parlay regular-season success into capturing the ultimate prize? Mike and Michael answer those questions, plus more that are on your minds.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItWatch: Thank You, CaniacsGame 5 Recap: Canes Eliminated by LightningGame 4 Recap: Canes Lose Two-Goal Lead, Fall in 3-1 Series HoleGame 3 Recap: Canes Convert on Power Play to Win in OvertimeTweetmail: Alex Nedeljkovic EditionSlavin Named Lady Byng Trophy FinalistNedeljkovic Selected as Calder Trophy FinalistMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

After eliminating the Predators in a dramatic Game 6 overtime win in Nashville, the Canes now find themselves down 2-0 to the Lightning as the Second Round series shifts to Tampa. Mike and Michael offer their takeaways from the first two games. What did the Canes do well, and where is there room for improvement? Then, we dive into your voicemails.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItGame 2 Recap: Canes Edged by Lightning AgainNiederreiter Doubtful to Return in Second RoundGame 1 Recap: Canes Bested by Vasilevskiy, LightningSecond Round Series Preview: Hurricanes vs. LightningGame 6 Recap: Resilient Canes Win in OT Again, Eliminate PredatorsMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

After dropping consecutive double overtime games in Nashville, the Canes rebounded with an overtime victory of their own in a pivotal Game 5 in Raleigh. Mike and Michael dissect an eventful last three games of the series. Plus, with so much hockey having been played, how do the Canes approach rest and recovery? We bring in head strength & conditioning coach Bill Burniston to discuss that and more.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItGame 5 Recap: Canes Storm Back to Top Predators in OvertimeCanes Reset and Look Ahead to Game 5 in RaleighGame 4 Recap: Canes Fall Again in Double OvertimeLajoie Revels in Playoff Debut With CanesGame 3 Recap: Canes Fall to Preds in Double OvertimeMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

In front of two raucous crowds at PNC Arena, the Canes took a 2-0 First Round series lead against the Nashville Predators. Before the series shifts to Nashville, Mike and Michael dissect Games 1 and 2. Who came up big? What were the keys to victory? How can the Canes translate that success to the road? And, just how good was it to have that playoff atmosphere back in Raleigh? Raise up!Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItGame 2 Recap: Nedeljkovic, Canes Shut Out PredatorsPlayoff Hockey, Energy is Back in RaleighGame 1 Recap: Staal Leads Canes Past PredatorsCanes Have Something to Prove in Third Straight Trip to PlayoffsFirst Round Series Preview: Hurricanes vs. PredatorsTweetmail: How Do the Playoffs Work This Season?Why Four Canes Deserve NHL Award ConsiderationWhy Rod Brind'Amour Deserves the Jack Adams AwardMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter

The Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators will meet in the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and we set the table for the first ever postseason match-up between the two teams with a double dose of guests: Canes Assistant Coach Jeff Daniels and Predators Sr. Communications and Content Coordinator Brooks Bratten. Then, it's time to answer your voicemails.Have a question or comment for the show? Call our voicemail: (919) 500-7819CanesCast is presented by Storm Brew from our friends at R&D BrewingIn Case You Missed ItHurricanes to Face Predators in First Round of 2021 Stanley Cup PlayoffsCanes Clinch Central Division TitleRecap: Canes Blanked by Nashville in Regular Season FinaleRecap: Canes' Point Streak Snapped in NashvilleTweetmail: Which Player is Most Improved This Season?Recap: Canes Extend Point Streak to 13 Games in OT Loss to ChicagoMoreCanesCastStorm BrewR&D Brewing Beer FinderFollow Mike Maniscalco on TwitterFollow Michael Smith on Twitter