Carolina Hurricanes fans react to Mikko Rantanen trade
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox open the phone lines for Carolina Hurricanes fans to react to the trade of Mikko Rantanen at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Mar 07, 2025•21 min
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Carolina Hurricanes trade Mikko Rantanen to Dallas Stars
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes trading Mikko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars for Logan Stankoven and multiple draft picks ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Mar 07, 2025•13 min
Duke at UNC has a lot on the line for both teams
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball hosting Duke basketball, with a lot to be determined in the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament as a result of the game.
Mar 06, 2025•11 min
Carolina Panthers - are fans overhyping Tetairoa McMillan?
Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including the 2025 NFL Draft and why some fans want Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan with the No. 8 pick.
Mar 06, 2025•9 min
Mikko Rantanen trade rumors for the Carolina Hurricanes
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Mar 06, 2025•13 min
Carolina Panthers potential trade and free agent targets
Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason, including potential free agent and trade targets for General Manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.
Mar 05, 2025•11 min
What is the long-term health of the ACC?
Andrea Adelson of ESPN discusses with Tim Donnelly the latest regarding the ACC settling lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and the future of the conference under commissioner Jim Phillips.
Mar 05, 2025•12 min
UNC Basketball is playing their best basketball right now
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball beating Virginia Tech basketball, and how North Carolina men's basketball coach Hubert Davis has his team playing their best, but also wondering if it's enough to get into the NCAA Tournament.
Mar 05, 2025•10 min
Carolina Panthers might not be able to get a No. 1 WR this season
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan is in a tough position to acquire a No. 1 wide receiver this offseason via free agency of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Mar 04, 2025•11 min
ACC has opened the door for schools to leave the conference
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC settling their lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and how the buyout for schools to leave the conference becomes easier starting in 2030.
Mar 04, 2025•14 min
UNC Basketball can't afford to slip up against Virginia Tech
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball facing Virginia Tech basketball, and how Hubert Davis must prevent North Carolina basketball from looking ahead to Duke basketball.
Mar 04, 2025•8 min
Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer should win ACC Coach of the Year
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball beating Wake Forest 93-60, and how Jon Scheyer should win ACC Coach of the Year, and that Cooper Flagg should win National Player of the Year.
Mar 04, 2025•13 min
Carolina Panthers need to get a deal done with Jaycee Horn
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan needs to get a deal done with CB Jaycee Horn before the 2025 NFL Year starts.
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
Are the Carolina Hurricanes trading Mikko Rantanen?
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
ACC is settling with Clemson, Florida State - door open to leave?
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC settling their lawsuits with Clemson and Florida State, and if the door is open for schools to leave the ACC to go to the Big Ten or SEC in the future.
Mar 03, 2025•12 min
Mikko Rantanen trade rumors for the Carolina Hurricanes
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and rumors that GM Eric Tulsky would trade forward Mikko Rantanen if unable to reach a contract extension before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.
Feb 28, 2025•15 min
Duke basketball can experiment with their lineup
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer can use his lineup in different ways when waiting for the roster to get healthy.
Feb 28, 2025•7 min
UNC Basketball can't afford to slip up against Miami basketball
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball facing the worst team in ACC basketball this season in Miami basketball, and how North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis and his team can't afford a loss.
Feb 28, 2025•12 min
Carolina Hurricanes get a much needed win over Buffalo Sabres
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes getting a win over the Buffalo Sabres with Mikko Rantanen, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall, and Seth Jarvis all scoring goals.
Feb 28, 2025•11 min
David Tepper and Tom Dundon both receiving criticism
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper & Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon have both received criticism from players or agents.
Feb 27, 2025•14 min
Carolina Hurricanes are at a pivotal point in their season
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes playing in Whalers Night, and how it might be the best thing for the team to have a change of routine.
Feb 27, 2025•12 min
NC State basketball loses must-win game against Syracuse basketball
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball losing to Syracuse basketball, and the questions surrounding head coach Kevin Keatts and the lack of success this season.
Feb 27, 2025•10 min
Carolina Panthers shopping list at the NFL combine
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales need to continue to fill holes on their roster at the 2025 NFL Combine ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Feb 26, 2025•12 min
NC State basketball didn't give Kevin Keatts the NIL money to compete
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts not getting the NIL support despite making a run to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.
Feb 26, 2025•10 min
Carolina Hurricanes are struggling from trying to do too much
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes losing to Montreal Canadiens, and how everyone around the team needs to take a deep breath, particularly Mikko Rantanen talk.
Feb 26, 2025•12 min
Carolina Panthers to emphasize defense this offseason
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan plans to address the defense after speaking at the NFL Combine ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Feb 25, 2025•11 min
UNC basketball hires Jim Tanner as general manager
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball hiring Jim Tanner as their general manager, and the contract extension for North Carolina basketball head coach Hubert Davis.
Feb 25, 2025•12 min
Carolina Hurricanes offer Mikko Rantanen contract extension
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest news regarding the Carolina Hurricanes offering Mikko Rantanen a contract extension.
Feb 24, 2025•11 min
Carolina Panthers won't bring back Shaq Thompson
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers won't be bringing back LB Shaq Thompson, and how GM Dan Morgan needs to address the position.
Feb 24, 2025•12 min
Paul McNeil shines for NC State basketball in win over Wake Forest basketball
Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball beating Wake Forest basketball behind freshman Paul McNeil, with head coach Kevin Keatts inching closer to getting in the ACC Tournament.
Feb 24, 2025•10 min
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