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The Carolina Hurricanes have won 5 straight games after taking down Vancouver, Chicago, and Philadelphia. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Logan Stankoven’s hat trick vs. Vancouver and Mark Jankowski’s four game goal streak. Looking ahead, Alex Ovechkin makes his final appearance in Raleigh as the Hurricanes face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. What will an early-season rematch vs. the NHL’s all-time goal scorer bring for the Canes? All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes have won their second straight game after taking down the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Sebastian Aho continuing to remain on fire, while Brandon Bussi appears shaky to begin the new season. We’ll also hear from Rod Brind’Amour post-game on the officiating to begin the season. Looking ahead, we preview a few Western Conference teams that await the Canes in the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks before the first rematch of the season vs. Philadelphia. All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes pick up their 1st win of the season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. We break down our biggest likes and dislikes from the Washington and Philadelphia games from Sebastian Aho, to Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov. What does the Locker Room rock mean?Will we ever find out? Plus, we preview the Montreal Canadiens game in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs. Cole Caufield & Co. All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately for the Canes, Florida prevailed 1-0 in OT. We break down what the Pyotr Kochetkov extension and Cayden Primeau waiver move means for the Canes in net. We look ahead to the next two matchups for Carolina vs. Washington and Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes are set to raise their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs. the Florida Panthers this upcoming Tuesday, September 29th. Kat & Rich preview the matchup, as well as break down the pre-season action between the two teams. Are there any spots available for Bradly Nadeau? And how do you watch the Canes play on the Hurricanes Hockey Network? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexander Nikishin requested a trade at the end of the season and the request still stands as of Monday's reporting per Pierre LeBrun. The Canes released a statement today that all but marks the end of the Nikishin era in Raleigh. While one era ends, another continues as Jordan Staal signed a 1 year contract extension thru the 2027-2028 season. Also in this episode, we give our Over/Under predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026-27. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Annual NHL Metro Division Predictions episode where we go from 8-1 to predict where teams will finish the 2026-2027 season in the division. We also break down some signings for the Hurricanes and where they fit in the roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes Hockey Network has been announced as the new home of Carolina Hurricanes games. It has been announced the entire team will be back (Mike, Tripp, Hannah, Shane) and they will be streamed on Prime Video. Alexander Nikishin has yet to sign, but this has happened before with the Canes. And where does Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request leave the Canes in the sweepstakes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who are the Top 4 Carolina Hurricanes of All-Time? We share our Mount Rushmore of Hurricanes. Note: This is a post-relocation draft after the Hurricanes relocated to North Carolina. This does not take into account any stats/affiliation with the Hartford Whalers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexander Nikishin's contract extension is still looming, so Kat & Rich dive into the possibility of another Martin Necas situation. And from one man's future to another - how much longer will Rod Brind'Amour coach the Carolina Hurricanes. The episode concludes with a snake draft of the best Canes moments from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes 2026-2027 Schedule has been released and we're here to break it all down! Kat & Rich share their Top 5 games of Carolina's season, the stretch of games they believe will be the most difficult for the defending Stanley Cup Champs, as well as the stretch games they are most looking forward to. We deep dive into the decision for Opening Night vs. Florida to be played at 5pm on a Tuesday. And of course we talk about why there are so many Dundons on the Stanley Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kat + Rich are back to discuss Freddie Andersen heading to Edmonton and where that leaves the Canes goaltending. Alexander Nikishin continues to be in trade rumors, but will Eric Tulsky pull the trigger? Or could Tulsky be looking at an even bigger move such as offer sheeting Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes offseason has officially begun. Will Nikishin be paid $8 Million plus? What are the Canes plans with John Carlson? Could Eric Tulsky offer sheet a young star? Kat & Rich break down a quiet day 1 of Free Agency from the Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After winning the 2026 Stanley Cup, the Canes are on the quest to repeat again. However, will Eric Tulsky look to keep the same team, or will he look to upgrade? Kat & Rich also break down the Canes parade in downtown Raleigh and ask why Rod Brind'Amour still is not in the Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 20:00 Championship Reactions 

20:01 - 53:55 SCF Final Recap 5

3:56 - 1:02:40 Offseason Hot Takes 

1:02:41 - Canes Dynasty?

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Heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Eastern Conference. Kat & Rich share what has impressed them following the olympic break, some thoughts on the Canes being quiet prior to the trade deadline, and a look ahead at the back half of the current west coast trip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Kat, Rich, and Zach talk about the value of Brandon Bussi's 3 Year contract extension and how it opens up the Canes to make a monster move this offseason. In the midst of the Olympics, the crew looks at the Canes performances in Milan, and preview/predict the semi-finals and gold medal game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is GM Eric Tulsky Cooking? As we are three weeks away from the NHL Trade deadline, The Surgecast looks at the three following areas the Canes could go at the deadline: Depth Addition, Middle of the Road Addition, or swing for the fences for a SuperStar. Who would you want the Canes to trade for at the deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SurgeCast crew is back! With the Olympic Break right upon us, we look at the current Canes team, coaching, and players as we hand out grades for performances this season. We also give our podium predictions for Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Top Teams in the Eastern and Western Conference face-off on Saturday night. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis is back to preview the monster Canes vs. Avs matchup as both teams will wear their throwback uniforms once again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite an up and down 1st half of the NHL season, an unprecedented number of injures, and goaltending inconsistencies - the Carolina Hurricanes still sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. Rich, Zach, and Kat are back to discuss who on the Canes has impressed and disappointed us so far during the 2025-26 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite being tied for the worst PowerPlay in NHL, the Canes are atop of the Metro Division as we are 1/4 of the way through the 2025-26 season. Kat & Rich like Jackson Blake’s play, dislike Pyotr Kochetkov not getting the shutout in Boston, and we look ahead to Nikolaj Ehlers’ return to Winnipeg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early in the Canes season, we ask if we’re concerned or not concerned with different phases of this Hurricanes team. After his first career fight, we discuss Logan Stankoven’s impact in Carolina. And unfortunately, yet another injury has struck this team. All of that, and more, on this week’s episode of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes Blue Line takes another loss after Jalen Chatfield’s departure Thursday night vs. Minnesota. On a positive note, we have seen the returns of Pyotr Kochetkov and K’Andre Miller. Bradly Nadeau & Nikolaj Ehlers score their 1st goals as Hurricanes. We share our like & dislikes from the past four games, and we preview the first back-to-back of the season for Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Carolina Hurricanes are down six of their opening night starters, the depleted Canes team is getting zero help from the officials. In a solo pod with Rich, we return our ‘Better, Worse, or the Same’ segment to discuss the team through 9 games, and as always we share our likes & dislikes from the previous games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach & Rich are joined by DNVR’s Bailey Curtis to break down the Canes/Avs game and talk how former Hurricanes are fairing with their new teams outside of Carolina. And for the first time since the trade that sent him to Dallas, Mikko Rantanen will take the ice vs. the Carolina Hurricanes in what will also be Logan Stankoven’s return to Dallas. Also, Seth Jarvis is a SUPERSTAR. All of that and more on this week’s show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes open the 2025-26 campaign undefeated! Zach and Rich break down the Canes hot start to the season. As the team continues into their annual two week State Fair road trip, the guys ask three big questions for Carolina’s upcoming games at Anaheim, LA, and Vegas, provide injury updates, and MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 is here. We preview the Canes first three games vs. New Jersey, Philadelphia, and San Jose. Zach and Rich predict some Over/Unders for the Hurricanes this season. We also discuss the recent resignation of former Carolina Hurricanes Doug Warf. Hockey is back, and The SurgeCast has you covered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SurgeCast returns as Canes opening night is only one week away. Logan Stankoven has started Carolina Hurricanes training camp as 2C. Is this the solution Carolina has been searching for at Center? We share other thoughts from the Canes Pre-Season games and roster cuts. Finally, we give our 2025-26 Metro Division predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Go behind the scenes with Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf as he opens up on the renovations taking place at the Lenovo Center, the Canes new road uniform, and how his 1st year went as President of the Franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a SurgeCast x CanesCast Crossover with Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis where they talk about the Canes new road uniforms, offseason additions, and if they feel better, worse, or the same about different units on the Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SurgeCast Crew reacts to the Carolina Hurricanes new road uniforms being released this week. Also, Zach, Kat, and Rich break down Rod Brind'Amour's comments on the 2C position. Finally, with the season just over a month away, we predict the Canes top goal scorers and leaders in assists in 2025-26. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bailey returns to the show with Rich and Zach to share their bold predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes this upcoming season. The crew also discusses the Canes Theme Nights, Olympic Camp Invites, ongoing renovations at the Lenovo Center + more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackson Blake has signed an 8 year extension with the Carolina Hurricanes and we break down the contract and the Canes core that is locked up for years to come. Also, we look at key matchups during the Carolina Hurricanes 2025-26 season following the release of the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hurricanes Free Agency Frenzy Episode: Nikolaj Ehlers Signs a 6 year deal, Discussing the Trade for K'Andre Miller, Logan Stankoven's 8 year extension. We also have our 1st snake draft of which current Canes we would invite to the cookout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of The SurgeCast, Zach, Kat and Richie predict the Carolina Hurricanes Offseason Moves. Starting the show, we talk about the Panthers back-to-back Stanley Cups, and an interesting decision from their Head Coach to partake in the handshake line. In the Mock Offseason, we start by reviewing the Canes UFA's, and who the team could re-sign (9:28). Zach and Richie then move to potential trades Eric Tulsky could make, including the likes of Jason Robertson and even.. Sidney Crosby? (32:59). They also discuss Free Agent signings including Mitch Marner and Brad Marchand who could make their way to Raleigh (52:30). The duo finishes the show discussing what acquiring Marco Rossi and Connor McDavid might look like for Carolina (1:18:48). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Earlier this week, Carolina Hurricanes players, coaches, and the GM spoke to the media in their exit interviews following the 24-25 season. We share some of the audio, give our thoughts on the Canes comments, and get into who our dream offseason acquisitions are for this team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes 2024-2025 season comes to an end in the Eastern Conference Finals. We recap the series vs. the Florida Panthers, list our Studs and Duds, & give our thoughts on if Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour should be on the hot seat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes have a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals with the Florida Panthers. This time around, the Canes have a healthy team, stars scoring, and a hot goaltender. We give our predictions on if the Canes can advance to the 2025 Stanley Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals! We break down the Round 2 series victory over the Washington Capitals, Alexander Nikishin's Canes debut, who we want to see in the ECF + more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs to take on the Washington Capitals. We break down what to expect in this physical series, touch on the extension of Goaltender Frederik Andersen, and take a look around the NHL Playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes advance to Round 2 of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Kat, Zach, & the Paid Intern recap the series victory of the New Jersey Devils. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes take a 2-0 lead over the New Jersey Devils in Round 1 of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Kat and Zach discuss their likes and dislikes from the series so far Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils 1st Round NHL Playoff Matchup with Neil Villapiano. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kat & Zach are back this week to discuss the Hurricanes & Capitals brawls that led to 8 ejections, Jalen Chatfield not getting suspended, Nikishin Watch is officially on, the Canes can sweep the Rangers this season, and the 7th straight playoff appearance for your Carolina Hurricanes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kat & Zach are joined by Ray of The Storm Cellar to discuss the Canes closing in on their 7th Straight Playoff Appearance, Fight for 2nd in the Eastern Conference, & Ovi's unlikely shot at history in Raleigh Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kat is joined by the Paid Intern to talk Canes U-23 players, recapping the California Trip, the Battle for 2nd place in the East, and this weekend's home games! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach is joined by Paid Intern Richie to discuss the Canes 7 game winning streak, preview the road trip to California, & roundup additional Hurricanes news Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, Kat & Zach break down everyone's comments following the Mikko Rantanen trade, the Canes 5 game winning streak, hot goaltending, + more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.