Carolina Hurricanes need to discover if Pyotr Kochetkov is the goalie of the future and can be the No. 1 goalie in the playoffs for the franchise moving forward with teams like the New York Rangers & Florida Panthers having elite goaltending. With a change in coaching staff to head coach Dave Canales, Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will have less voices in his year, and will have a more simple approach according to tight end Tommy Tremble, who said Young has a 'swagger' about him at OTAs....
May 23, 2024•23 min
Where is confidence high, and what concerns are there for the Carolina Hurricanes as they enter the offseason? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss, including the future of Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Martin Necas, and the growth of young players like Seth Jarvis and Andrei Svechnikov.
May 23, 2024•18 min
Former USWNT & UNC women's soccer star Heather O'Reilly discusses her playing career, winning multiple Olympic gold medals, the 2015 World Cup, national title, and NSWL Championship, but also the future of women's soccer professionally in the United States, following greats like Mia Hamm, and other star women athletes, like Caitlin Clark. O'Reilly also discusses The Soccer Tournament (TST) coming to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, NC, as well as Manchester City facing Celtic FC in Chapel Hill....
May 23, 2024•16 min
During Hit it & Quit it, Tim & Dennis discuss LaMelo Ball being sued for allegedly driving his car over the football of an 11-year-old looking for an autograph, a new Homerun Derby format coming to Durham Bulls Athletic Park, NFL testing first down technology, NASCAR Hall of Fame, and the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and NBA Playoffs.
May 22, 2024•17 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer scheduling tough non-conference games ahead of the start of ACC basketball play, even it means possibly sacrificing what their NET rankings will be come March Madness and the NCAA Tournament selection committee. But, a tough schedule will prepare them for later in the season.
May 22, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has a lot of things to learn as a first time head coach, including late game management. Plus, how Canales can learn from the mistakes of others, even in other sports, including how Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle handled timeouts late Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss what is already known - how Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Ho...
May 22, 2024•21 min
WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy joined Tim Donnelly to discuss the ACC joining the Big 12 conference in agreeing to the proposed settlement of the House vs NCAA lawsuit and anti-trust case. Murphy also breaks down how members of the UNC Board of Trustees wants to see North Carolina leave the ACC to join either the SEC or Big Ten to close revenue gaps. Also, would college & university athletic department start to allow private investment funds to impact financial decisions wit...
May 22, 2024•23 min
During Cop or Drop, Dennis Cox poses to Tim Donnelly questions about the Carolina Panthers, including if rookie RB Jonathon Brooks will rush for over 1,000 yards, and if the Panthers under first year head coach Dave Canales will win at least six games this season. Also, questions about the Carolina Hurricanes, including if the Hurricanes would look to acquire a goalie outside and possibly move on from Frederik Andersen.
May 21, 2024•17 min
Should the Carolina Hurricanes trade Martin Necas this offseason, or should GM/President Don Waddell look to work things out for the apparent disgruntled winger? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox debate if it's the right move not only immediately, but for the future of the Hurricanes. Also, how does UNC football and head coach Mack Brown go about replacing QB Drake Maye? The simple answer: hand the ball off to running back Omarion Hampton.
May 21, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly says people shouldn't be surprised that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young picks up the offense of new head coach Dave Canales quickly because what made Young the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft was of his mental savvy and ability to process information quickly. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers and how much has changed over the last six months for the franchise, and how there seems to be a new direction and plan with GM Dan Morgan & head coach D...
May 21, 2024•21 min
Carolina Hurricanes have several unrestricted free agents going into the 2024 NHL offseason, including Jake Guentzel, Brady Skjei, Teuvo Teravainen, Brett Pesce, Tony DeAngelo, Jalen Chatfield, Stefan Noesen, and Jordan Martinook, with GM/President Don Waddell having a lot of decisions to make this offseason.
May 21, 2024•22 min
Who are the top three Carolina Hurricanes from the 2023-2024 season? Also, soundbites from various Carolina Hurricanes players from their exit interviews, including Seth Jarvis, Jesper Fast, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Also, Martin Necas' father in an interview recently said his son wants to be traded from the Hurricanes. What did GM/President Don Waddell have to say about the pending restricted free agent.
May 20, 2024•26 min
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales & quarterback Bryce Young must build trust in one another during Panthers OTA's, and why it's important for each other to communicate well with each other on and off the field to develop together. Also, which team is worse: The Carolina Panthers or the New England Patriots?
May 20, 2024•19 min
The Carolina Hurricanes had a great season again, but the end was also disappointing for the 2023-2024 season, and both things can be true when it comes to the expectations for the franchise under head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis is a cornerstone player for the franchise and head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Jarvis revealed that he played a vast majority of the season with a torn labrum and rotator cuff in his shoulder, as well as breaking his finger during the New Y...
May 20, 2024•22 min
The Carolina Hurricanes signing head coach Rod Brind'Amour to a five-year extension was the first thing checked off the offseason list for Canes GM/President Don Waddell, and it's vital for organizational stability. Also, who will be the No. 1 goalie next season for the Carolina Hurricanes? Plus, the PGA Championship took place over the weekend.
May 20, 2024•23 min
Carolina Hurricanes fans call in and weigh in on the Hurricanes losing Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 5-3, to the New York Rangers, losing the series, 4-2, with lots of questions about goalie Frederik Andersen. Also, Tim Donnelly makes REAL. BOLD. PREDICTIONS.
May 17, 2024•22 min
What is a realistic win total in the 2024 NFL Season for the Carolina Panthers under new head coach Dave Canales and 2nd year QB Bryce Young? Also, the Carolina Hurricanes didn't do enough of the 'little things' in the playoffs against the New York Rangers as the Canes lost Game 6 to the Rangers in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanely Cup Playoffs, losing the series 4-2.
May 17, 2024•21 min
The 2023-2024 season for the Carolina Hurricanes is officially a bust after the Carolina Hurricanes were ousted from the playoffs after losing Game 6 to the New York Rangers, 5-3, in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is Frederik Andersen the No. 1 goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes, or should the job be turned over to Pyotr Kochetkov in the future?
May 17, 2024•21 min
Are there silver linings to look at after the Carolina Hurricanes lost Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Finals to the New York Rangers, 5-3, and being eliminated from the playoffs? Also, you have to give Chris Kreider his flowers for showing up for the New York Rangers in the third period after scoring a natural hat trick.
May 17, 2024•18 min
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels & concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers in Game 6, including goal-scoring predictions for the Canes. Also, Walt Ruff, Hurricanes.com reporter, joined Tim & Dennis to preview Game 6 and discuss what the Hurricanes need to do to keep this series alive and force a Game 7 on Saturday.
May 16, 2024•26 min
The Carolina Panthers got no primetime games in the 2024 NFL Season, which shows the Panthers aren't an attraction nationally. But as Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox point out, the Panthers and head coach Dave Canales could have the advantage of a weekly routine. Also, during today’s Canes Cup Check-In, Hurricanes Insider Adam Gold discussed with head coach Rod Brind’Amour what made the team so effective in their 4-1 win against the Rangers in Game 5 and how they can replicate their performance in...
May 16, 2024•15 min
Who are the key players for the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Andrei Svechnikov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Vincent Trocheck, and Jack Drury. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the New York Rangers growing pressure as they hold a precarious 3-2 series lead against the relentless Carolina Hurricanes. With a spotlight on the Rangers’ response to the Hurricanes’ dominatin...
May 16, 2024•17 min
It's "All Hands on Deck" for the Carolina Hurricanes against the New York Rangers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Canes look to force a Game 7 in New York at Madison Square Garden. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes continued power play struggles plaguing them during this intense second-round series against the New York Rangers. Tim & Dennis analyze what is going wrong, how it’s impacting the team’s performan...
May 16, 2024•15 min
Are NFL Schedule releases overrated? The Carolina Panthers are playing the New York Giants in Germany in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL Season, but so many games are leaked throughout the NFL leading up to the release time that it makes the schedule release anti-climactic. Also, NC State football will be playing non-conference games against fellow ACC school, Virginia football. Plus, NC State football vs Tennessee football will be a primetime game in the Duke's Mayo Classic. Tim Donnelly gives his favo...
May 15, 2024•19 min
Will Brett Pesce return to the Carolina Hurricanes lineup? Pesce returned to practice on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's Game 6 matchup against the New York Rangers, his first time on the ice since Game 2 against the New York Islanders, with him potentially returning to the lineup in the near future. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes have a lot of questions about free agents this offseason, and if how players perform the rest of the postseason will impact decisions by the front office and GM Don Wadde...
May 15, 2024•18 min
Why is Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young polarizing among Carolina Panthers fans? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the dynamic between Panthers fans who don't see the former NFL No. 1 overall pick in 2023 as a franchise QB vs others who still think Bryce Young didn't have a fair chance as a rookie. With the Carolina Panthers facing the New York Giants in Week 10 of the NFL Season in Germany, would Panthers owner David Tepper want the Panthers to travel to Germany every year to be "Germany's ...
May 15, 2024•21 min
Which team is under more pressure for Game 6: the Carolina Hurricanes or the New York Rangers? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which team is facing the most pressure, and if the New York Rangers are able to handle pressure for the first time this postseason. Also, does the extra day of rest between games help or hurt the Carolina Hurricanes getting ready for Game 6?
May 15, 2024•19 min
Should the Carolina Hurricanes stick with Frederik Andersen in goal, or switch to Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 6 vs the New York Rangers? Also, questions about Brett Pesce and if he'll return to the lineup, and if the Carolina Panthers will get more than two primetime games in 2024 NFL Schedule. Plus, feedback from listeners during Feedback Frenzy.
May 14, 2024•21 min
Carolina Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders said he wants to be the next Greg Olsen for the Carolina Panthers, and how having that mentality could be a good thing for the offense, and provide a security blanket for QB Bryce Young in head coach Dave Canales' offense. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC Board of Trustees members expressing the need for North Carolina to leave the ACC for a higher revenue generating conference, or that the ACC needs to adjust their model.
May 14, 2024•17 min
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers, 4-1, in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which saw the Canes score four goals in the third period, and saw Jordan Staal score the game-tying goal in the third period, silencing the questions about Staal's leadership as the The Captain under head coach Rod Brind'Amour.
May 14, 2024•19 min
