CanesCast
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CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Play-By-Play voice Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.
Episodes
- Episode 325: Is The Waiting The Hardest Part?
An Eastern Conference Final Preview? You bet. The guys talk all things Canes and Canadiens, and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins them to talk about the long break that was.
- Episode 324: Spring Cleaning
In Episode 324, hosts Shane and Mike recap the Hurricanes' sweep of the Flyers, discuss strategies for the Eastern Conference Final, and touch on recent contracts and playoff news.
- Episode 323: About That Brotherly Love Thing
Canes Assistant Coach Jeff Daniels joined hosts Shane and Mike to preview Round 2. He discussed the development of the team's young forwards and the upcoming matchup with the Flyers.
- Episode 322: Not As Easy As It Looked...
Shane and Mike discuss the Canes' Round 2 playoff series win against the Senators on CanesCast Episode 322. They cover the team's performance, including Frederik Andersen and the Stankoven line.
- Episode 321 (Part II): Know Your Capital Cities
In CanesCast Episode 321 (Part II), the hosts preview the Canes-Senators playoff series, discussing what the Canes need to advance and identifying X-factors for both teams. They also reflect on the regular season and the importance of the…
- Episode 320: Core Principles
Episode 320 of CanesCast discusses the final games of the regular season, their potential long-term impact, and the advantages the Canes possess.
- Episode 319: Medal Count
Shane and Mike take a look back at the Olympics. What can the experience do for the Canes players who represented their country? Does the USA's winning have an impact on youth hockey in the States? Plus, they look at the 25-game sprint ahe…
- Episode 318: One Game After Another
The Canes are looking to head into the Winter Olympics break strong. What has stood out about each position group? Plus, Shane and Mike break down just how much having Jaccob Slavin back in the lineup helps.
- Episode 317: Crunching The Numbers
This season's schedule has been crazy! The guys dissect playing so many games in such little time, and what the post-Olympic break can look like. Plus, the guys chat about Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankoven, and more...
- Episode 316: Second Half Kickoff
The Canes have just passed the halfway point of their season. Where has the team improved since Oct. 9, and where can they still get better? Plus, what has the line of Nikolaj Ehlers, Sebastian Aho, and Andrei Svechnikov rolling? All that,…
- Episode 315: Magic Bus(si)
Brandon Bussi is 7-1 through his first eight NHL starts. How? Why? The fellas discuss. Plus, they look at the start of Seth Jarvis' season and answer some of your questions.
- Episode 314: Sharp Creases
Canes Goalie Coach Paul Schonfelder joins Shane and Mike to talk about managing three goalies and their minutes, identifying a player that can help the organization, and how he puts the schedule of who plays when together. Plus, the guys b…
- Episode 313: Keeping The Beat
How are the Canes continuing to stack wins with all of the injuries they have? Mike and Shane discuss, talk about the start to the season for a few individuals, and, as always, answer your questions.
- Episode 312: Go Fish
The guys cover Sebastian Aho’s start to the season, Seth Jarvis' goal-scoring barrage, and more. Plus, the injury bug is biting early, but is there a silver lining that can come of it later on?
- Episode 311: Season's Greetings
Opening Night is here! Shane and Mike reflect on the moves the Canes have made and look ahead to what the season holds for them. Plus, they look around the league and take your questions.
- Episode 310: What To Watch
Shane and Mike look ahead to the start of the regular season and look back on what has stood out in the preseason. Plus, Canes Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston stops by to talk about staying sharp at the beginning of the s…
- Episode 309: Analyze This
Canes GM Eric Tulsky joins Shane and Mike to give his thoughts on what he’s looking for in training camp, how there is really no more off-season when building a team, and much more. Also, the guys give their thoughts on what to watch for o…
- Episode 308: Summer Winds
Now that the dust has settled, what impact will Nikolaj Ehlers and K'Andre Miller have on the Canes? Shane and Mike discuss that and go over some other big stories from the offseason. Plus, Scott Burnside joins the show.
- Episode 307: Natural Selections
Shane and Mike go over the draft process and what to expect from the Canes this weekend. Does the draft change this year with teams selecting from off-site locations? Does it change the potential for big things to happen around the league?…
- Episode 306: What Was & What Shall Be
Shane and Mike look back on the Canes' playoff run. What can be taken out of this season, and what is ahead in the off-season? The fellas also take a glance at the NHL Awards and reflect back on Jesper Fast's career.
- Episode 305: The Road Continues...
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final didn't go the way of the Canes. Now what? The guys also look back on Round 2 and explain why winning is never boring.
- Episode 304: Big Steps
The Canes are moving on to the second round! Andrei Svechnikov and the defense are rolling. What did the Canes do right, and what will they have to do differently in the next series? How much do these days of rest matter?
- Episode 303: Forces Of Good
The Canes are up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Devils! What's working? What has Shane noticed about the offense? What changes now that the series shifts to Newark?
- Episode 302: And Now Comes The Fun Part...
The regular season is over. What were the biggest takeaways from Game #1 to Game #82? Now, the Canes get set to face the Devils. Which team checks the boxes?
- Episode 301: Hits of the 70's
Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski have Canes fans loving the '70s lately. Can they keep up their spectacular production? Plus, what makes Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis so good together?
- Episode 300: Peak Performance
The Canes are 9-2 in their last 11 games. What have they done well? The guys look back on that and discuss what it is about the Canes' style of play that has some new players adapting quickly.
- Episode 299: Something New
The trade deadline has finally come and gone. Shane and Mike go over what happened and how the new guys are fitting in so far. Plus, with a month to go in the regular season, why has the team been so good on home ice?
- Episode 298: Deadlines
Shane and Mike chat about the upcoming trade deadline and why this is a tough week for everyone involved. The two also take one final look back at the 4 Nations Face-Off on the Hurricanes and how nice it feels that the hockey world finally…
- Episode 297: A Moose & An MVP Walk Into A Locker Room...
Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall? Carolina Hurricanes? You bet. Shane and Mike discuss the trade, the impact it has on the team, and the league. They also get into why this is an important stretch leading up to the 4 Nations break and how th…
- Episode 296: Moments, Milestones and the Midway
Shane and Mike take one final look back on Eric Staal's Hall of Fame Weekend and the first half of the season. In addition to those items, they discuss upcoming milestones, the schedule ahead, and delve into what some of the issues have be…
- Episode 295: 12's Going To The Rafters
As the Canes get set to celebrate Eric Staal this weekend, Shane and Mike take a look back on his career and his impact on the organization. Plus, the guys discuss the first half of this season and take a glance at what's to come.
- Episode 294: Santa's Mailbag
The final CanesCast of 2024 is all about you and your questions! Shane and Mike answer as many as they can and discuss the team's latest stretch of play too.
- Episode 293: Can't Spell Canes Without...
Just a day after Martin Necas was named the NHL's First Star of the Month, the guys go over his start to the year, why his success has happened, and whether it is sustainable or not. Plus, David Rabin, Vice President of SSG Marketing for L…
- Episode 292: Rising Stars
The Canes (and Martin Necas) are off to a great start this season. Why? And why is it not a surprise? With the hot start, how much more important does that make the month of November?
- Episode 291: Back Home!
Following up a 5-1 road trip with an 8-2 win at Lenovo Center? That's a heck of a way to end October. The guys review what's stood out and explain why the special teams have been special. Plus, they chat about Martin Necas' hot start and S…
- Episode 290: The Long and Winding Road
We're two games into the Canes' regular season. What have we learned? The guys answer that, chat about Jackson Blake, the upcoming State Fair Road Trip, and more!
- Episode 289: For Real
The regular season opens Friday and Shane and Mike have a look at the Canes roster. What and who stood out during training camp and the pre-season? Plus, the two welcome in a very special guest as President Doug Warf comes on to talk about…
- Episode 288: What Have We Learned?
The Canes have played three preseason games, what can be gleaned from the performances so far? Shane dives into what’s the hardest part of camp when it’s only at the halfway point, plus, Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins t…
- Episode 287: We Know What The Canes Did This Summer
Shane and Mike are back! The guys discuss the offseason that was and chat about what the expectations should be going into the upcoming season.
- Episode 286: Are You Ready For The Summer?
Shane and Mike put a bow on the season by looking back on the playoff run, discussing Rod Brind'Amour's new contract extension, and the recent changes to the Canes' front office. Plus, of course, they take your questions.
- Episode 285: Harness The Good, Block Out The Bad
The Canes were down 3-0 in the second round, but now have momentum on their side. How did we get there? Shane and Mike get into why it shouldn't be a surprise and why the Canes don't let the circumstances bother them.
- Episode 284: Something Yogi Berra Said...
After two games in the second round, the Canes have some work to do. Shane and Mike go over what's been good, what's not been good, and why it takes four games to win a series.
- Episode 283: Manhattan Project
Shane and Mike recap the series victory over the Islanders, look ahead to Round 2, what needs to happen, what advantages there are, and what kind of environment to expect in both buildings.
- Episode 282: Comeback Sauce
The Canes have a 2-0 series lead over the Islanders. Shane and Mike discuss what a comeback win can do for a team in a seven-game series and they answer your questions.
- Episode 281: And Now This...
A first-round matchup against the Islanders awaits. Who and what will be the keys? Shane and Mike discuss, and also look back on the 82 games that were.
- Episode 280: What Goes Around Comes Back Around
Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal? Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal. That, plus a discussion of Seth Jarvis reaching the 30-goal mark as Scott Burnside joins the show. The fellas also get into the season thus far, how the Canes changed the…
- Episode 279: Peak Performance
Are the Canes at their best as they close in on the playoffs? The fellas try and answer that, plus elaborate on how hard it is to make the postseason six years in a row.
- Episode 278: Single Digits
We're in the final stretch of the regular season. How do the analytics say a team played well, but the team still lost? Plus, a reminder that the people who play the game are human.
- Episode 277: Immediate Returns
Shane and Mike discuss the trade deadline and what the Canes did with it now that it's come and gone. Plus, the two chew over the importance of home ice advantage, and of course, they get to your questions.
- Episode 276: Chemistry Test
Friday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Shane and Mike go over what the next few days are like for both players and teams and how a break in the schedule was good for the Canes given their upcoming schedule. Plus, they an…