Best Chicago Wolves Podcasts (2025)

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Building the Rosters for the Chicago Wolves & the Carolina Hurricanes 30:31

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The Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Wolves have been busy signing players to fill out the AHL roster as the latter looks to make their second consecutive Calder Cup Playoffs under Cam Abbott. Who are the most recent additions to the Wolves' roster for 2025-26? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by di…

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Join the Celebration with stormTRacker: Your Questions Answered! 1:21:13

6h ago1:21:13

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When hockey goes quiet in the summer, the questions start flowing. stormTRacker celebrates our 2nd anniversary with a special mailbag episode answering fan questions about the Carolina Hurricanes' exciting draft picks, potential trades, roster outlook and what to expect in the upcoming season. Highlights: • The podcast achieved 25,000 views, 2,000 …

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Checking the Mailbag for Carolina Hurricanes Questions 29:49

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As we begin to wrap up another week of the season, let's check the mailbag for questions from Carolina Hurricanes and hockey fans. On the Thursday Mailbag Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by reflecting on the Jake Guentzel trade, and where the Hurricanes are now a full season removed from it. Would he go back to mak…

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The Carolina Hurricanes Stay Busy in July with More Signings 30:25

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The Carolina Hurricanes stay busy in the latter half of July by re-signing two more players to keep within the organization. Who are the two players coming back for another run in 2025-26? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into the one-year, two-way deal of Canadian forward Ryan Suzuki. How…

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Julia Poe: Chicago Tribune Bulls and Sky beat writer 48:57

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On covering an NBA team vs. a WNBA team. On the phenomenon of Angel Reese and the joy of DeMar DeRozan. On whether she knew what she was talking about back in college. On whether writing can be taught, or is strictly natural.

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The Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 Schedule is Set 31:36

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Last week, the NHL dropped the 2025-26 regular season schedule for all 32 teams. That said, what are the biggest takeaways from the Carolina Hurricanes' 82-game slate as they look to make their eighth consecutive playoff appearance? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by giving a broad overview of the sch…

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Examining the NHL.com's Projected Carolina Hurricanes Lineup Going into 2025-26 30:38

11d ago30:38

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NHL.com has released its projected lineup for the Carolina Hurricanes going into the 2025-26 season, based on the current roster. Are they on the money? Or does it still need some tweaks to fit the usual m.o. for Rod Brind'Amour? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into NHL.com's Hurricanes p…

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Chris Hine: Minneapolis Star Tribune Wolves beat writer and Ant Edwards biographer 55:41

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On how one writes a biography on a young superstar entering his prime. On the wild boredom of Las Vegas summer league. On Jimmy Butler and Karl-Anthony Towns. On working as an openly gay journalist in 2025 professional sports.

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Will there be a 50-Goal Scorer in Carolina Hurricanes History? 30:04

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The Carolina Hurricanes have had a couple of 40-goal scorers and tons of 30-goal scorers. That said, will they ever have their first 50-goal scorer? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into the NHL's most recent 50-goal scorers per franchise. Who are some notable names? Who in Hurricanes/Whalers…

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Mark Your Calendars, we got Some Schedules from the Carolina Hurricanes (Preseason) & Chicago Wolves 30:11

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As we draw near the offseason schedule for Locked On Hurricanes, let's do a quick dive into a couple of schedule releases. The Carolina Hurricanes released their preseason schedule while the Chicago Wolves dropped their 2025-26 regular season slate. What are the early takeaways for both? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Mart…

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Visiting the Carolina Hurricanes Trade for K'Andre Miller with Locked On NY Rangers 42:53

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It's a Locked On NHL crossover Show as Locked On NY Rangers host Jon Chik joins to discuss the K'Andre Miller trade from both the NY Rangers & Carolina Hurricanes perspectives. What does this mean for both teams as they go into the 2025-26 season? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin and Jon start the show by giving the…

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Who do the Carolina Hurricanes Target Externally for 2C? 30:37

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The Carolina Hurricanes did address their top-six winger and defenseman needs during the first week of free agency. However, there are still rumblings that the Hurricanes may need to resolve their second-line center situation. If they don't go with someone internally on the roster, can someone externally via trade be the guy at 2C? On the Wednesday…

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The Hurricane's Masterclass: Inside Eric Tulsky's Summer Moves 1:17:36

18d ago1:17:36

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Eric Tulsky's first full offseason as Hurricanes GM has transformed a team that was expected to take a step back into a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season despite significant roster turnover, the Canes have methodically addressed their needs while maintaining impressive cap flexibility. The dr…

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Shehan Jeyarajah: CBS Sports College Football Wrtiter 56:11

17d ago56:11

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On his spectacular 5,000-word deep dive into Texas Tech football and the power (and limitations) of NIL dough. On creating content in a confusing time for content creators. On whether the writing dream still lives. On a Sri Lankan dude covering college sports in the deep south.

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Do the Carolina Hurricanes Go Internal for their 2C option? 30:10

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The Carolina Hurricanes did address their top-six winger and defenseman needs during the first week of free agency. However, there are still rumblings that the Hurricanes may need to resolve their second-line center situation. If they don't go with Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who internally on the roster can replace him at 2C? On the Tuesday Edition of Loc…

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The Process of the Carolina Hurricanes Acquiring Nikolaj Ehlers & K'Andre Miller 30:19

18d ago30:19

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After a week that saw the Carolina Hurricanes sign Nikolaj Ehlers following the sign-and-trade of K'Andre Miller, what did Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas think of those moves? How were the Hurricanes able to acquire both players in the early days of free agency? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show b…

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The Carolina Hurricanes Sign Nikolaj Ehlers for Six Seasons! 30:25

23d ago30:25

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The Carolina Hurricanes did it; they signed their top-six winger for the next six seasons! After days of speculation, the Hurricanes announced that they signed Danish forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract that'll run through the 2030-31 season. What does it mean now for Ehlers and the Hurricanes, as he will be paid $8.5 million…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency 31:40

22d ago31:40

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikol…

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Carolina Hurricanes Still in on Nikolaj Ehlers + Why Team Depth Matters 29:21

22d ago29:21

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Despite that there is no update on the Nikolaj Ehlers signing, the Carolina Hurricanes are still in pursuit of the winger. What is the latest on that front? Also, when it comes to roster building, teams still need to sign players even for depth purposes. Also, a familiar face is back for the Hurricanes. On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurrican…

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Carolina Hurricanes Extend Logan Stankoven & Trade for K'Andre Miller 30:10

23d ago30:10

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Day 1 of free agency has come and gone, and the Carolina Hurricanes made some moves to begin their build for the 2025-26 season. They extended Logan Stankoven and traded for K'Andre Miller, plus more. What does it mean now for the Hurricanes, and how did they do on Day 1? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the…

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Sergio Olmos: Investigative reporter, CalMatters 1:00:43

24d ago1:00:43

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On covering the Los Angeles ICE raids. On the legality and morality behind masked agents arresting brown men. On going from a 1.7 GPA to dropping out of community college to a career in journalism. On the (sustained) hope of America.

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2025 Carolina Hurricanes Free Agency Preview 30:33

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The 2025 Free Agency & Re-Sign Phase for the NHL is finally here. The biggest day in the offseason always brings chaos, and July 1, 2025, will be no different. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, will they be as aggressive as everyone believes they will be? On the Tuesday Free Agency Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show …

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Carolina Hurricanes Select Seven Players During the 2025 NHL Draft 32:50

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The 2025 NHL Draft has come and gone, and the Carolina Hurricanes did some tidy work by adding more picks throughout the two days. In the end, the Hurricanes drafted seven new players to the organization to restock the prospect pool. Following the drafting of four forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie, where does the team stand now post-draft? On …

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Carolina Hurricanes Extend Juha Jääskä + Final Draft Preview 30:03

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The Carolina Hurricanes extended Finnish forward Juha Jääskä to a two-year deal. What does this mean for both sides? Why is this a win-win deal? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by diving into the Juha Jääskä extension and explaining why it's a great deal for both sides. The Hurricanes get a great dept…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame 32:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us …

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Should the Carolina Hurricanes Trade for Rasmus Andersson? 30:30

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There have been rumors that the Calgary Flames are open to trading Swedish defenseman Rasmus Andersson. However, they'll only trade him for the right price. That being said, should the Carolina Hurricanes trade for Andersson to bolster the blueline? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by deep diving int…

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Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour Overlooked Again for the Hockey Hall of Fame 30:32

1M ago30:32

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The Hockey Hall of Fame announced the names of those who will be part of the 2025 HHOF Class. Unfortunately, Rod Brind'Amour was left out of the hall once again. It seems that Brind'Amour was once again snubbed from being inducted, despite his career numbers indicating that he should be in. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zac…

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Bob Ryan: Legendary former Boston Globe basketball writer and columnist 1:05:31

1M ago1:05:31

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On how a 23-year-old kid out of New Jersey landed on the Celtics beat for the Globe. On battles with Tom Heinsohn, tragedy with Len Bias. On his time covering the Red Sox and Don Zimmer. On today's journalism landscape.

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What's the Plan for the Carolina Hurricanes at 29th Overall? 30:05

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The NHL announced the draft order for the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft, which will be held in Los Angeles, CA, on June 27 and 28. The Carolina Hurricanes have the 29th overall pick. That said, will they draft someone at 29? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin goes over the draft order for Round 1, which will be held on Jun…

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The Carolina Hurricanes Extended Eric Robinson for 4 More Seasons 32:00

1M ago32:00

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The Carolina Hurricanes make their first official move of the 2025 offseason, extending forward Eric Robinson to a four-year, $6.8 million deal ($1.7 million per season), as announced on Friday, June 20. What does this mean for Robinson and the Hurricanes? Who is next to get extended in Carolina? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host …

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Its Officially the offseason for the Carolina Hurricanes. Which direction do they go now? 1:11:39

1M ago1:11:39

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🔥 Get ready for the Storm before the Storm! 🌪️ The Carolina Hurricanes might’ve swept through the Eastern Conference, but the real action? That’s happening THIS SUMMER. We’re talking big cap space, big dreams, and even bigger moves. Expect a wild ride—just like their playoff run, but off the ice! 🎙️ What’s on the off-season radar? Mitch Marner purs…

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The State of the Forwards for the Carolina Hurricanes 33:55

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After the state of the goalies and defense episodes on Monday and Wednesday, let's talk about the state of the forwards for the Carolina Hurricanes. Where do they stand going into the 2025-26 season? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin gives his thoughts on the current state of the Hurricanes' forward core going into the…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming! 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and wh…

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Officially the Offseason, Now What for the Carolina Hurricanes? ft. Tim Donnelly 53:14

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Now that the NHL season is officially over, it's all speed ahead for the offseason. That said, where do the Carolina Hurricanes go from here now that everyone is in offseason mode? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin is joined by 99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly of "The Drive with Tim Donnelly" to discuss what's next for th…

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Get Ready! The Canes Have $28.4 Million in Cap Space and Eric Tulsky Is Set to Make Big Moves! 1:18:59

1M ago1:18:59

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The Carolina Hurricanes stand at a pivotal crossroads after their impressive run to the Eastern Conference Finals. With a staggering $28.4 million in cap space and 29 draft picks (including six first-rounders) over the next four years, GM Eric Tulsky finds himself in perhaps the NHL's most enviable position to build a Stanley Cup contender. Erin, K…

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The State of the Defense for the Carolina Hurricanes 31:05

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After the state of the goalies episode on Monday, let's talk about the state of the defense for the Carolina Hurricanes. Where do they stand going into the 2025-26 season? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin gives his thoughts on the current state of the Hurricanes' defense with the six players they have signed curren…

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Jeremy Lanuti: Lead singer, Mimicking Mars 51:43

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On what it is to be a young singer/songwriter trying to make it in 2025. On writing about an ex-girlfriend without pissing her off. On whether a rocker's talent is truly no illusion.

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Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho & Frederik Andersen are Olympic Bound 30:35

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On June 16, the IIHF announced the preliminary rosters for the 12 teams that will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. That said, which Carolina Hurricanes players were announced to represent their countries as the first six? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts by giving his thoughts on Sebastian Aho…

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The State of Goaltending for the Carolina Hurricanes 30:51

1M ago30:51

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While questions surround the Carolina Hurricanes regarding their top six and defense, one position that seems settled is goaltending. That said, what is the State of Goaltending for the Hurricanes? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by giving his thoughts on Frederik Andersen and why the Hurricanes broug…

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Stanley Cup Finals plus where do the Carolina Hurricanes go from here? JOIN US with Pierre McGuire 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

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🎙️ Pierre McGuire joins Sound the Siren...Yes, again! This is just continual and perpetual pinch me... In Incident 44 of Sound the Siren – A Carolina Hurricanes Fancast, we sat down with none other than Pierre McGuire—legendary coach, scout, and broadcaster—to talk all things Canes...oh, and this other little thing called THE STANLEY CUP FINALS bet…

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Carolina Hurricanes Players Received Some Well Earned Votes 30:06

1M ago30:06

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It's award season in the NHL, as votes and awards are being announced for various trophies. Did some Carolina Hurricanes players receive some votes in the award voting? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by discussing where Jaccob Slavin finished in the Norris Trophy & Lady Byng voting. Secondly, a pair …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 31:16

2M ago31:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w…

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Nikolaj Ehlers Jetting His Way Down to the Carolina Hurricanes? 29:45

2M ago29:45

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Could the Carolina Hurricanes add another Danish player to the 2025-26 roster? Could he be a benefit to the Top 6 and the power play? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into Nikolaj Ehlers' 2024-25 season with the Winnipeg Jets and why he should be one of the top options for the Hurricanes. S…

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Do the Carolina Hurricanes Shock in Bringing Brock Boeser? 30:36

2M ago30:36

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There are many avenues the Carolina Hurricanes could go when it comes to free agency this upcoming offseason. That said, will Brock Boeser be one of those options? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into Boeser's 2024-25 season with the Vancouver Canucks and why he could be an option for the…

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Chris Donnelly: Author, "Get Your Tokens Ready: The Late 1990s Road to the Subway Series" 49:22

1M ago49:22

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On what draws him to chronicling the highs and lows of 1990s New York baseball. On why the 2000s Mets are more interesting than the 2000s Yankees. On the blissful joy of Dave Mlicki. On how he survives these awful times in America.

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3 Possible Centers for the Carolina Hurricanes at 29th Overall 31:15

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The Carolina Hurricanes hold the 29th overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft, which is being held in Los Angeles, CA, on June 27 and 28. The Hurricanes traded out of the first round in 2024, however, they did select Bradly Nadeau 30th overall in 2023. That said, will they keep the pick or trade it away? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked O…

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A Trio of Center Options for the Carolina Hurricanes 31:00

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As we get closer to the free agency and re-signing phase, the Carolina Hurricanes are poised for an aggressive offseason with $28.4 million in cap space and 21 draft picks over the next three NHL Entry Drafts. That said, which three centers should they look at in free agency? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts th…

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Locked On Hurricanes Celebrates 1000 Episodes ft. Jared Ellis 48:45

2M ago48:45

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It's a special episode of Locked On Hurricanes as the show hits 1000 episodes. For a special moment like this, why not have the past meet the present? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin is joined by former host Jared Ellis as the guys look back on the 2024-25 season as a whole from a dual host perspective. Jared gives h…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Mone…

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Is There a Chance for the Carolina Hurricanes to Acquire Jason Robertson? 30:05

2M ago30:05

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The Carolina Hurricanes have $28.4 million in cap space going into the offseason, along with plenty of draft capital to spare. That said, the Dallas Stars are rumored to possibly have Jason Robertson on the trade block to free up their small cap space. On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin gives his thoughts on the situa…