CanesCast

It's been a fun week of hockey for the Hurricanes. The team continues to find ways to win, whether it's in a dominant effort or a come-from-behind overtime thriller. Sunday's Alumni Game brought some familiar faces back to the ice, and Mike and Michael welcome to the podcast two former Canes: Aaron Ward and Tim Brent.

Great news! Mike and Michael weren't moved at the trade deadline, so it's time for episode 78 of CanesCast, which discusses a wild, busy day around the NHL. Why did the Canes stay relatively quiet, and why is that the smart move? Plus, a recap of the Mentors' Trip from two folks who were along for the ride.

The Canes are a bunch of jerks, apparently. Mike and Michael get behind the mics to set the record straight on the 77th episode of CanesCast. Why does this season feel different, and where does the team go from here? Plus, fan questions!

The Hurricanes are in the mix of the Eastern Conference playoff race thanks to a hot start on their season-long, five-game road trip. What has led to the success? What happened in New Jersey? How can the Canes continue to compile wins in February? Mike and Michael answer all of those questions and more.

Contributions from everyone. A full 60 minutes. One game at a time. They're cliches, but they're all true for the Hurricanes at a crucial juncture in the season. Mike and Michael preview the Canes' five-game road trip and look ahead to the final 30 games of the regular season.

Hey now, Sebastian Aho's an All-Star, and he's featured on the latest episode of CanesCast to discuss NHL All-Star Weekend in San Jose and more. It's an All-Star edition of the podcast, and Mike and Michael break it all down.

Having just put pen to paper on a five-year contract extension, Teuvo Teravainen joins CanesCast to give his thoughts on why he wanted to commit long-term to the Hurricanes and what he expects from the team in the near future. Plus, Mike and Michael break down the Nino Niederreiter trade and a bounce-back win in Edmonton in what was a busy week for the Canes.

The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games. They're rolling. What's different about this recent stretch? Mike and Michael dissect it all and answer some fan questions. Plus, Greg McKegg joins the podcast to discuss his role with the Canes and how he's been able to contribute.

Happy New Year! CanesCast is back in 2019 with a new, mid-week episode. Mike and Michael have much to discuss, including Whalers Night, a New Year's Eve victory over Philadelphia, what's hot and what's not, a look ahead to a road-heavy January and much more.

The Hurricanes are home for the holidays. After tossing the monkey off his back, Warren Foegele joins the podcast to discuss his goal against Arizona, his rookie season and much more. Plus, Mike and Michael dissect the last week in Canes-land and look ahead to the remainder of this five-game homestand.

Just days after scoring his first NHL goal in incredibly unique fashion, Clark Bishop joins episode 69 of CanesCast. Now back in Raleigh, Mike and Michael break down the week that was for the Canes on the road, which included a gritty win in Anaheim. Nice.

The 68th episode of CanesCast comes to you rinkside from Canes practice in El Segundo, California. Mike and Michael ponder how the team can create offense and dissect the waiver moves from late last week. Plus, John Forslund drops by to regale the pod with his encounter with a mascot. Make sure you listen to the end of this one. It gets weird.

Fresh off netting his first career hat trick on Friday, Jordan Martinook joins episode 67 of CanesCast to relive his performance and deliver an update on his "lip broom." Then, during practice at Raleigh Center Ice, Mike and Michael break down the good and not so good from the last week before the Canes fly off to Montreal.

Gather 'round the table for episode 66 of CanesCast, as Mike and Michael recap the weekend that was for the Canes after a four-day gap in between games. Plus, we've got another two copies of NHL 19 to gift to our loyal listeners. Then, a debate about Thanksgiving food puts a bow on this feast of a pod.

The Hurricanes are back in town for a season-long, six-game homestand. After recapping the back half of the Canes' road trip, Mike and Michael analyze the first two games of the homestand and assess the importance of the next four. Plus, listener questions!

Episode 64 of CanesCast comes to you on location in Las Vegas, where the Canes practiced before continuing their four-game road trip. What needs to happen in St. Louis and Chicago for the team to turn the trip around? Mike and Michael offer their thoughts and announce the two winners of NHL 19.

Scott Darling is back with the Hurricanes, and he joins episode 63 of CanesCast to discuss his return from injury and conditioning start in Charlotte. Mike and Michael also have to defend having fun, for some reason. Plus, we've got brand new copies of NHL 19 to give away to two lucky listeners. Find out how it can be you!

Fresh off a victory in Detroit, CanesCast is back to break down how the Canes ended their three-game skid and how they can carry the momentum through their upcoming three-game homestand. Plus, Mike and Michael provide some injury updates and answer a couple of listener questions.

The Canes are on the road again, and the life Mike and Michael love is making music with their friends. On episode 61 of the podcast: Sebastian Aho's hot start leads to him being named the NHL's third star of the week, plus thoughts on the road trip thus far and how the team can finish strong before heading back home.

We're three games into the 2018-19 regular season, and the Canes are having fun. So are Mike and Michael, who break down what's clicked and what needs improvement in the early going. Plus, listener questions. Fun!

October has finally arrived, which means the start of the regular season is just days away. Mike and Michael dissect what was the Hurricanes' best preseason in team history and make some predictions for the 82 games ahead that count. Listen to find out if you won tickets to Opening Night!

With two weeks of training camp in the books, CanesCast returns to break it all down. Mike and Michael provide their insight on the Canes' hot start in the preseason, and head coach Rod Brind'Amour joins the show. Plus, find out how you can win a pair of tickets to Opening Night.

On the second day of training camp, Mike and Michael welcome John Forslund back to CanesCast to get his insights on head coach Rod Brind'Amour, captain Justin Williams and expectations for the upcoming season. Plus, a final word on the NHL Prospect Tournament and early thoughts on Team Grit and Team Grind.

It's the season two premiere of CanesCast! A trio of guests join the show this week: Victor Rask, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Brock McGinn. Plus, Mike and Michael break down the Jim Connors Media Cup and all media day goings on at PNC Arena.

The offseason is list season. Which team has the best prospects? Who are the top players in the league by position? Mike and Michael discuss and debate and make their case for Hurricanes representation. Then, it's vacation time. Talk to you in September!

Hurricanes Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston returns to CanesCast for a peek behind the offseason training curtain. How does he help shape summer training routines? What's he been up to in the gym with Scott Darling, Jaccob Slavin and others? Mike, Michael and Bill dive into this and much more.

What is the topic du jour on episode 53 of CanesCast? The Jeff Skinner trade, of course. You can't make this stuff up. Mike and Michael dissect all the ins and outs of the transaction. Plus, listener questions! And plenty of them.

It's been a summer of change for the Hurricanes. Mike and Michael discuss how the team has improved on paper and how that could translate on the ice. Plus, Calvin de Haan joins the show, and stick around for more travel tales from Mike, who saw the Foo Fighters perform live in Chicago.

In the Hurricanes week-and-a-half that was: Renovations are a go in the locker room, and the team filled out its coaching staff with the hiring of Dean Chynoweth. Mike and Michael break it all down in episode 51. Plus, Mike regales of his time over the weekend in Montreal.

CanesCast returns after the long 4th of July weekend, and there's much to discuss in episode 50. Mike and Michael offer some final thoughts on Prospects Development Camp, dissect the Hurricanes' free agent signings - headlined by Calvin de Haan - and answer listener questions.

It's the first-ever live edition of CanesCast, recorded at the Summerfest Celebration. Director of Defensemen Development Tim Gleason joins the podcast, and Mike and Michael break down the week that was at Prospects Development Camp.

The Hurricanes had a big weekend in Dallas at the 2018 NHL Draft, as they made the second overall selection and were involved in the weekend's biggest trade. Mike and Michael break it all down and answer plenty of listener questions. Plus, a big announcement!

The busiest period of the offseason is upon us. This week, the 2018-19 regular-season schedule will be released, the Hurricanes will unveil their new third jersey and the stars of tomorrow will be drafted in Dallas. Plus, Mike and Michael give their spoiler-filled review of "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

On location at Raleigh Beer Garden, the sight of the Canes Draft Party, it's episode 46 of CanesCast, featuring special guest Shane Willis. Mike and Michael preview the 2018 NHL Draft, and Willis offers insight on Canes assistant coach Jeff Daniels.

What's ahead in June for the Hurricanes? Plenty, including the NHL Draft, third jersey reveal, Summerfest, Prospects Development Camp and more. Mike and Michael set the table for it all. Episode 45: just enjoy it!

It's the week of the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, which provides teams a chance to physically assess and interview potential draft picks. Mike and Michael dive into what this means for the Canes, who own the second overall selection in this year's draft.

Hurricanes President and General Manager Don Waddell joins Mike and Michael on episode 43 of CanesCast to chat about how the team's front office has changed, what Rod Brind'Amour brings to the table as head coach, how the team will spend the next month in preparation for the NHL Draft and much more.

It was another busy week in Canes-land. Everything happened: a new head coach, a new GM, a record-setting AHL playoff game in Charlotte and domination in Worlds. Mike and Michael discuss it all and answer listener questions!

Everything is happening, and Mike and Michael (currenlty on vacation) sift through it all: Rick Dudley joins the Hurricanes' front office, the team acquires forward Jordan Martinook and the Checkers begin their second-round Calder Cup Playoff series.

The Hurricanes beat the odds in the draft lottery to obtain the second overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, and Mike and Michael break it all down. What does this mean for the Canes? Who could be the pick? How immediate of an impact could this player have? That and more on episode 40.

Episode 39 of CanesCast checks in with the Charlotte Checkers, who won the opening two games of their first-round Calder Cup Playoff series over the weekend. Plus, Mike and Michael review the Hurricanes' 2017-18 defense and penalty kill, talk a little music and answer a pair of listener questions.

A number of Hurricanes forwards put up career numbers in breakout seasons. Mike and Michael dissect who stood out in 2017-18 and who has more to give. Plus, the answers to a swath of listener questions.

As the book closes on the Hurricanes' 2017-18 season, Mike and Michael recap the 82 games that were. What were the positives? What were the negatives? What can the team use as building blocks for the future?

Just two games remain for the Hurricanes in the 2017-18 regular season, and on episode 36 of CanesCast, Mike and Michael break down the first 80 games and look ahead to what is an intriguing offseason. Plus, listener questions are answered!

Fresh off his two-point performance in his NHL debut, Warren Foegele joins episode 35 of CanesCast. He breaks down his surreal experience, and Mike and Michael look at how the infusion of youth has brought new energy to the Canes' lineup.

Mike and Michael choose their own adventures in episode 34 of CanesCast, which explores the downfalls of recent third periods before things went right in Brooklyn. Plus, a trio of listener questions!

It's a special gameday edition of CanesCast in the Big Apple. Mike and Michael discuss the search for the Hurricanes' new general manager and what that means for the organization moving forward. Plus, Brock McGinn joins the show!

As the Hurricanes head to snowy Minnesota, Mike and Michael get behind the mics for episode 32 of CanesCast. With 16 games remaining in the regular season, what do the Hurricanes have to do to earn a postseason berth? And with a Philadelphia trip in the rear view mirror, Pat's or Geno's? The debate is settled.

It's trade deadline day in the NHL, and Mike and Michael discuss what this means for the Hurricanes and for the teams around the league. Episode 31 also looks ahead to the beginning of March and the upcoming segment of games for the Canes. And, a listener question!

In the 30th episode of CanesCast, Mike and Michael dissect the week that was in Canes hockey and take a look at the Eastern Conference wild card race. Plus, Director of Community Relations and Promotions Jon Chase, fresh off his birthday, joins the podcast to talk Kids 'N Community Foundation and the Inaugural Carolina Hurricanes Bash.