Best Mike Slavin Podcasts (2025)

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The Carolina Hurricanes Drop Opening Night Roster Names 31:05

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The Carolina Hurricanes announced their opening night roster on Monday, October 6th. Who made the 23-man roster ahead of their home and season opener on Thursday, October 6th? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by going over the opening night roster that was dropped Monday evening from the Hurricanes. W…

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Chicago Wolves Preview & the Carolina Hurricanes Claim Brandon Bussi ft. Andrew Rinaldi 37:00

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We're finally in regular season game week as the Carolina Hurricanes begin the season on Thursday against New Jersey. Also, the Chicago Wolves start their season not too long after in Iowa. What should fans keep an eye on as the Wolves begin their second season under Cam Abbott? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts…

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So Many Previews and Updates for the Carolina Hurricanes 31:05

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As we wrap up the final full week of training camp, what are the latest updates from the Carolina Hurricanes? Who is out of the yellow no-contact jerseys? How does The Athletic view the Hurricanes this upcoming 2025-26 season? Also, where did the Hurricanes rank in the latest NHL.com Super 16? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zac…

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Carolina Hurricanes' Walt Ruff Joins to Discuss Roster Moves & What to Expect Next 52:13

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Carolina Hurricanes reporter Walt Ruff joins the show to discuss the preseason, roster cuts, and what to look forward to for the upcoming 2025-26 season. What did the guys cover throughout the episode? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin and Walt begin the show by going over the preseason and what has stood out so far.…

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SEASON PREVIEW: Did the Carolina Hurricanes find the MISSING PIECE of their Stanley Cup puzzle in Nikolaj Ehlers? 34:33

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Can the Washington Capitals repeat their magical 2024-25 NHL season that saw them top the Eastern Conference? Can the New York Rangers bounce back from a terrible season? Will this FINALLY be the year the Carolina Hurricanes make it back to the Stanley Cup Final? And can the New Jersey Devils just stay healthy? Today in the Locked On NHL Metro Cont…

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Carolina Hurricanes Trimmed Down Roster to 26 Players 32:05

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The Carolina Hurricanes stayed busy on Tuesday morning (Sept. 30) as they trimmed the roster down to 26 players. They assigned eight players to the Chicago Wolves without them having to go through waivers. However, five players were placed on waivers for the process to be assigned to Chicago as well. With those 13 players being assigned to the AHL,…

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8-7: Back to Reality (Tulane Recap & Memphis Preview) 1:21:45

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After the historic win over Oklahoma State, Tulsa came back down to earth with Saturday’s loss to Tulane in the Battle of the Color-Based Water Phenomena. We do our best to break down the game (having not been able to watch it in its entirety) and talk what’s next for the football team this season. After that, we talk about some breaking news in th…

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Carolina Hurricanes Make Camp Roster Cuts & Lose 4-3 in OT to Panthers 31:30

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As the Carolina Hurricanes drop the second-to-last preseason game of 2025 in a 4-3 OT loss to the Florida Panthers, they have made roster cuts to their training camp roster. What stood out in the loss, and which players are on their way to the Chicago Wolves? There has been a lot going on for the Hurricanes over the last couple of days. On the Tues…

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5 Forces Erasing Wonder From Your World | Ep. 1 44:23

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In this first episode of Where Wonder Went, I reflect on five years of publishing my newsletter Down the Rabbit Hole and why I decided to launch this new podcast. I explore the central question behind the series: where did our sense of wonder go? Drawing from my own journey as a sleight of hand magician and curator of wonderful things, I share why …

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Carolina Hurricanes' Bradly Nadeau Scores Two in 4-2 Preseason Win 29:50

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The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Nashville Predators in their final home preseason game of 2025, and what a way to close out the home slate. Bradly Nadeau scores two goals en route to a 4-2 win, along with tallies from Charles Alexis Legault and Felix Unger Sorum. What else helped the Hurricanes win their first preseason game of 2025, and at home…

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Another Preseason Game Preview for the Carolina Hurricanes + Jaccob Slavin Update 30:09

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The Carolina Hurricanes prepare for their third preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night (Sept. 26) in Tampa, FL. With a mix of AHL/PTO players and NHL regulars, will they win their first preseason game of 2025? Also, we get training camp updates following Thursday morning practices. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurrican…

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Taking the Positives from the Carolina Hurricanes Despite the 4-2 Preseason Loss 30:39

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It looked like a game where the Carolina Hurricanes were going to cruise to a win, instead four third-period goals from the Florida Panthers made that a moot point. Outside of the loss that was given in the jaws of potential victory, what positives can be taken away from the game where we saw a plethora of NHL regulars? On the Thursday Edition of L…

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Who's Getting on the Carolina Hurricanes' Bus? ft. Mike Maniscalco 45:37

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We're one preseason game down after a chaotic start. What are the takeaways from the game and even during the first few days of training camp? There are some storylines that need an inside perspective, especially about guys who are looking to jump onto the Carolina Hurricanes bus for the 2025-26 season. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurrica…

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8-6: Party Like It's ‘51 (OSU Recap ft. Phillip Slavin & Tulane Preview ft. Jack Chasanoff) 2:22:36

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For the first time since November 3, 1951, Tulsa went into Stillwater and came away with a road win against Oklahoma State. That's the kind of program-changing, culture-building win head coach Tre Lamb has been looking for in his first season. "New Tulsa" might be just be here after all. For the first time ever on the show, we bring in a guest to h…

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Carolina Hurricanes in Some Chaotic Preseason Hockey 30:15

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Despite losing 2-1 in the preseason opener, there were some positives to take away from the Carolina Hurricanes. In a game that was pure chaos, what stood out overall, and what can we learn about the team from game one of the preseason? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by sharing his thoughts from the…

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Did Someone Say Carolina Hurricanes Preseason Hockey? 30:04

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It's finally here, preseason hockey is underway, and the Carolina Hurricanes take the ice for the first time. Who will be on the roster in the Hurricanes' first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Lightning? Also, what are some of the early takeaways from training camp? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the sho…

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Training Camp is Officially Underway for the Carolina Hurricanes 31:05

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The Carolina Hurricanes' training camp is officially underway, as both groups took to the ice for the first day of on-ice activities. What stood out from groups C1 & C2? What did certain players say after the first day of camp? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the initial gro…

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Carolina Hurricanes Training Camp is Here 30:35

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NHL training camps are officially underway, and the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, Sept. 17 announced their 48-man camp roster. What are the initial takeaways from the two groups to start off the Hurricanes' camp? Who are players to watch? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by taking a look at the i…

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Prospect Showcase Standouts for Carolina Hurricanes 30:30

20d ago30:30

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While we wait for the Carolina Hurricanes Training Camp Roster to be announced, which three prospects stood out from the Prospect Showcase in Wesley Chapel? What did certain people within the Hurricanes organization say about these players? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by going over Bradly Nadea…

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8-5: Deep Shot Syndrome (Navy Recap & OSU Preview ft. Calvin Alexander) 2:00:34

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Tulsa forced 3 turnovers in Navy's first 3 possessions to go up 14-0, but TU couldn't keep up the momentum and the Navy train rolled right over us for the rest of the game. We discuss the awesome start from the defense, Baylor Hayes, the lack of a deep ball so far, and more before awarding our players of the game and taking a look around what conti…

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That's a Wrap for the Carolina Hurricanes' Prospect Showcase 30:19

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The 2025 Prospect Showcase has come to an end, and the Carolina Hurricanes finished with a 0-2-1 record. As mentioned on the Monday show, wins aren't the primary goal; the main objective is to assess everyone's current level of development. That said, what are the takeaways from the last game of the showcase? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hur…

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Carolina Hurricanes Standouts After Two Rookie Showcase Games 29:39

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The Carolina Hurricanes would love to see wins in the Rookie Showcase; however, it's more about learning about players' development and assessing their progress in that regard. After their first two games of the showcase, who's standing out so far? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by sharing his though…

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It's Prospect Showcase Time for the Carolina Hurricanes 30:14

25d ago30:14

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It's finally back, sort of. The Carolina Hurricanes take the ice at the Prospect Showcase in West Florida. They will take on the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Nashville Predators. That said, what should fans know and where can they watch the games? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by s…

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8-4: The First Loss (NMSU Recap & Navy Preview ft. Mike James) 2:06:09

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Tulsa Football followed a hot game 1 against Abilene Christian with a disappointing road performance at New Mexico State. However, as we discuss, you can definitely still find plenty of reasons for optimism going forward. Can the team get their swagger back in their American Conference opener at home vs Navy this Saturday? We will see. To learn mor…

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Should the Carolina Hurricanes Pursue Kirill Kaprizov? 30:37

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Recently, news has emerged about Kirill Kaprizov and his camp declining an offer believed to be for 8 years and $128 million. If that is the case, should the Carolina Hurricanes pursue Kaprizov? If so, what avenues could they go to acquire him, or maybe what type of deal could work to sign him? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host …

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The Carolina Hurricanes say "Tell me the Odds" 30:05

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Han Solo once said, "Never tell me the odds." Well, in this case, we will. Odds about the Carolina Hurricanes have been released. From winning the Stanley Cup to players winning certain awards, there are odds on many things. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by sharing his thoughts on three potential…

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NHL's Super 16 Goalie Tandems: Where do the Carolina Hurricanes Rank? 29:50

28d ago29:50

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We're another day closer to the start of the 2025-26 season, and NHL.com dropped their recent "Super 16 Rankings", this time discussing goalie tandems. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they're ranked within the Top 15, but should be higher than what they got? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show sharing…

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Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf Joins to talk about a Fresh New Look 35:30

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It's the start of a new week, and we're back to five shows a week at Locked On Hurricanes. There is no better way for the return of the Monday through Friday schedule than having Carolina Hurricanes President Doug Warf join to talk about the new road jerseys. On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin & Doug begin the show by d…

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Carolina Hurricanes' Goalie Depth Heading into 2025-26 32:35

1M ago32:35

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While the main focus of the offseason has mainly focused on the forwards and defense, the Friday show will cover all things goalies! It's the goalie episode at Locked On Hurricanes to head into the weekend. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by going over the goalie depth chart within the organization, s…

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Carolina Hurricanes Drop New Road Jerseys with a Stadium Series Vibes Twist 30:20

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They're finally here: the Carolina Hurricanes unveiled their new road jerseys ahead of the 2025-26 season. It is a road version twist on their iconic 2023 Stadium Series jerseys they wore in their 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals. That said, what are host Zach Martin's thoughts on the new threads? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes…

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8-3: A5 Wagyu (ACU Recap & New Mexico State Preview ft. Nick Coppola) 1:52:19

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The Tre Lamb era kicked off at home with a resounding 35-7 victory over the #16 FCS team in the country in Abilene Christian. Can TU keep the momentum going and go get a road win at New Mexico State? To help us preview the Aggies, we welcome in Nick Coppola from the Las Cruces Sun-News. In this one, we: * Recap the Abilene Christian win, especially…

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Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour Shares Thoughts Ahead of 2025-26 Season 30:17

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Rod Brind'Amour recently gave his thoughts on how the Carolina Hurricanes have become a contender after he took over as the head coach. What has helped lead to the Hurricanes' success going into the eighth season in the Brind'amour era? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by giving his thoughts on how Bri…

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Carolina Hurricanes Sign Ivan Ryabkin to ELC + a Plethora of News 30:40

1M ago30:40

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The days of waiting for news were over, and there was a ton of it from the Carolina Hurricanes. From an ELC deal to two PTO signings, jersey teasers, and more. The Hurricanes were busy on Wednesday, August 27. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin begins the show by going over the Ivan Ryabkin entry-level contract (ELC) si…

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8-2: Tre Lamb Era Begins! Abilene Christian Preview (ft. Zach McKinnell) 1:31:53

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Football is so close to being back, just days away at this point! And we are so pumped to see the first game with Tre Lamb at the helm. To help us break down FCS #16 Abilene Christian we are joined by Zach McKinnell from FCS Football Central on Sports Illustrated, Hero Sports FCS and Opta Analyst FCS (and plenty more). While we did talk about the m…

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Top 5 Depth Carolina Hurricanes Players Heading into 2025-26 30:40

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Last week, the show went over the Top 5 Carolina Hurricanes players heading into the 2025-26 season, as part of the Locked On NHL's buildup to the Top 100 players. Now, let's dive into another Top 5 list; this list focuses on the depth players for the Hurricanes entering the upcoming season. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Za…

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Cory Lavalette Joins to talk the Carolina Hurricanes' Offseason So Far 40:00

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Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal & The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason so far. With the additions of Nikolaj Ehlers and K'Andre Miller, plus the roster construction, what are the expectations for 2025-26 for the Hurricanes? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin and Cory discus…

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Jesper Fast Stays with Carolina Hurricanes + Front Office Confidence 31:18

2M ago31:18

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The Carolina Hurricanes recently hired Jesper Fast into the organization. What does it mean for "Quickie" as he stays in the game and the Hurricanes in his new role? Also, The Athletic released its Front Office Confidence Rankings. Where did the Hurricanes rank and what was their grade? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Marti…

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8-1: Tulsa Football Mega Preview 2025 (ft. Jeremie Poplin) 2:40:17

2M ago2:40:17

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The Hurricast returns! To kick off our 8th season and to preview the 2025 Tulsa Football team, we welcome Jeremie Poplin back to the show! Jeremie is the new Statewide Sports Director for News on 6 in Tulsa/News 9 in OKC in addition to being a sideline reporter for TU football, frequently appearing on the Eye of the Hurricane Podcast, and more. Wit…

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Slavin Invited to USA Olympic Orientation Camp + Hurricanes Promo Schedule 29:48

2M ago29:48

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A good amount of Carolina Hurricanes news dropped in the last couple of days, especially when discussing the Winter Olympics and the promotional schedule. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by sharing his thoughts on Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin being invited to Team USA's Olympic Orientation C…

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3 Bold Predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025-26 30:30

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As we're another week closer to the start of the 2025-26 season, let's make some bold predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes. Not only will we make some predictions, we will be making THREE bold predictions for the team in Raleigh, NC. On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by predicting that Seth Jarvis wi…

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Who are the Top 5 Carolina Hurricanes Heading into 2025-26? 32:25

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The Locked On NHL hosts are in the process of creating the Top 100 NHL Players heading into 2025-26. That being said, who are the Top 5 Carolina Hurricanes going into the upcoming season? Will Zach's Top 5 make sense, or will it need some work? What are Zach's reasons for his Top 5? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin st…

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3 Carolina Hurricanes Player Milestone Watch for 2025-26 29:50

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As we draw near to the 2025-26 season, what career milestones should fans keep track of starting this fall? Between Seth Jarvis, Jaccob Slavin, and Sebastian Aho, there are a few milestones to take note of this upcoming season in Raleigh. On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by tracking some personal mi…

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Carolina Hurricanes' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore 30:55

2M ago30:55

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After 25 years, who makes the Carolina Hurricanes' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore? Bleacher Report dropped the Hurricanes' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore. Are they right? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by going over who B/R selected to represent the Hurricanes' Quarter Century Mount Rushmore. Why doe…

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Carolina Hurricanes' 2025-26 Contract Efficiency Ranking 31:20

2M ago31:20

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The Athletic put out its NHL contract efficiency rankings for 2025. They break down every team and see which franchises spend their money most wisely. More importantly, how did the Carolina Hurricanes do, and where are they ranked, based on the money spent on contracts? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show…

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FAN TAKEOVER: Chris Rathbone (@ReignCaneTulsa) Talks TU Fandom, Why Tulsa Belongs at the Top, Tre Lamb, the 2025 Football Season, and More 37:53

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The Hurricast is back! Kind of! We're getting back into the swing of things by letting fans host an episode or two of the show before Matt and I get back to our regular weekly cadence here in a couple of weeks. We begin with Chris Rathbone (a.k.a @ReignCaneTulsa), who starts off with his TU fandom origin story before getting into why Tulsa belongs …

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Top 5 Carolina Hurricanes Prospects Going into 2025-26 30:04

2M ago30:04

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NHL.com Senior Writer Tom Gulitti revealed his Top 5 prospects for the Carolina Hurricanes heading into the 2025-26 season. Did he do a good job of ranking the Top 5 prospects in the Hurricanes organization? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin shares his thoughts on Gulitti's Top 5 prospect ranking for the Hurricanes …

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Carolina Hurricanes' Defense Overlooked, again 29:35

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Another day, and another week of the Carolina Hurricanes' defense getting slightly disrespected. According to Thomas Hickey of the NHL Network, he believes the Hurricanes' defense is not currently Top 5 in the NHL. On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin shares his thoughts on Hickey's Top 5 and how the Hurricanes should be …

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NHL.com Believes the Carolina Hurricanes' Defense is Vulnerable? 30:04

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NHL.com released its recent Super 16 Power Rankings to cap off the month of July. They placed the Carolina Hurricanes fifth in their recent Power Rankings. However, they had some concerns from the Hurricanes, especially in one area of their roster/game. What does it mean for the Hurricanes, and are the NHL.com writers accurate in their concern? On …

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3 Potential Breakout Players for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2025-26 30:16

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As we draw closer to the start of the 2025-26 season, who could the three potential breakout players be for the Carolina Hurricanes this upcoming season? Could we see these guys jump into bigger roles with the Hurricanes this year as the team tries to make its eighth consecutive playoff birth? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host …

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The Carolina Hurricanes Ink Jackson Blake to an 8-Year Extension 29:41

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On July 24, the Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Jackson Blake to an eight-year, $45 million extension that starts before the 2026-27 season. What does it mean for the Hurricanes and Blake? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, host Zach Martin starts the show by diving into the new extension for Blake after having 17 goals and 34 points…