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stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL Hockey
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey | Chicago Wolves | NHL Analysis & Interviews
Welcome to stormTRacker, where Carolina Hurricanes hockey goes beyond the headlines.
Hosted by Tom Ray, stormTRacker brings together Erin Manning, Katie Bartlett, Andrew Rinaldi, and Deren Winn for informed analysis, honest opinions, and entertaining conversations about the Hurricanes, Chicago Wolves, and the NHL.
From game breakdowns and roster decisions to trades, prospects, and the pursuit of the Stanley Cup, we look at…
Episodes
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina Hurricanes vs. The East: Who Can Stop Them? With Jonny Lazarus
Carolina is on top of the standings, and they’re doing it the hard way: key injuries, constant lineup churn, and zero room for excuses. That’s exactly why we…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyAnastas: Chalk Talk #1 – What Does a Hockey Coach Really Look For?
Most fans watch the puck. Coaches watch patterns, habits, and the small decisions that quietly decide who wins. That’s the heartbeat of our new monthly series…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes on Top! Can Carolina Keep Winning Despite the Injuries?
The Carolina Hurricanes are battered, patched together, and somehow sitting on top of the NHL anyway and that’s not an accident. We break down the 6-3…
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Welcome to stormTRacker | Carolina Hurricanes Hockey & Beyond
Welcome to stormTRacker, where Carolina Hurricanes hockey meets knowledgeable analysis, honest opinions, and entertaining conversations! Led by host Tom Ray…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves' Rocky Start: Captain Josiah Slavin on Turning Things Around
The Wolves don’t look like themselves yet and the standings prove it. After a run to the Calder Cup Final, Chicago opens the new AHL season with an 0-4 start…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina Hurricanes: Panic or Patience After the First Four Games?
Four games shouldn’t feel like a referendum on a season, but the Carolina Hurricanes have a way of making October dramatic. After losing their first 2 games…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyThe Hurricanes' 'Run It Back' Strategy: Genius or Mistake?
The Canes are the defending Stanley Cup champions and they’re not acting like a team that’s afraid. Training camp is short, the roster looks almost identical…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyWhat We Learned from the Hurricanes Preseason So Far
The Hurricanes are back on the ice as the reigning Stanley Cup champions, and preseason is already answering uncomfortable questions. We sit down to sort…
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The Hurricanes Are Loaded | Top 10 Prospects Exposed
One good prospect is exciting. A whole pipeline of them changes how a franchise plans, spends, and wins. That’s why we brought back Nick Bass from "Canes…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCan the Canes Repeat? Blueprint for Back-to-Back Championships
The Hurricanes finally climbed the mountain, and now the real pressure starts: doing it again. We’re celebrating two years of Erin & Katie's in sight on…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFrom Calder Cup Run to Offseason Reality | Spiros Anastas Interview
A Calder Cup Finals run changes you, even when it ends one step too soon. We sit down with Chicago Wolves head coach, Spiros Anastas, to unpack what made the…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina's Cup Defense Starts Now | The Big Decisions Tulsky Has to Make
The Hurricanes finally end the wait and lift the Stanley Cup, then immediately step into the hardest part of being champs: staying there. We sit down with…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Offseason Roadmap: Draft Picks, Free Agency, and the Nikishin Question
We celebrate the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, then dig into the exact decisions and performances that turned a great roster into a champion…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves: Dan Price talks roster depth, "never panic" attitude & the Wolves/Marlies Matchup
The Chicago Wolves are four wins from a Calder Cup, and the story behind that isn’t just goals and highlights, it’s the daily standard that holds up when the…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeySpecial Teams Decides This Stanley Cup Final | Here's How
Vegas doesn’t beat you with shot totals, they beat you with the one mistake you wish you could have back. Carolina doesn’t wait for mistakes, we manufacture…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves vs Colorado Eagles: Spiros Anastas Breaks Down the Series!
The Chicago Wolves don’t look confident because they’re winning. They’re winning because they prepare like confidence is earned, not wished for. We’re joined…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyJakub Dobes vs. Freddie Andersen | Can a Rookie Steal the Series?
The Hurricanes just did something that almost never happens: two straight playoff sweeps, then a long pause to breathe while the bracket catches up. That rest…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyRyan Suzuki Breaks Down How Chicago Flipped the Series | Playoff Resilience & Blue Line Offense
The playoffs don’t reward the “best story” from the regular season, they reward the team that can reset, adapt, and win the next shift. After the Chicago…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFreddie Andersen Can't Carry the Hurricanes If Their Power Play Stays Broken
Carolina swept Ottawa, but a sweep doesn’t answer every playoff question. We’re coming out of Round 1 with one huge comfort and a few real warnings and it all…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves vs Texas Stars: Inside the Series Preview with Skyler Brind'Amour
Texas took seven of eight from the Chicago Wolves in the regular season. So what changes now that the AHL playoffs are here and the opponent is the Texas Stars…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves Take On Texas Stars | First Round Begins
Texas had Chicago’s number all season, and that’s exactly why this first round matchup is so fascinating. The Wolves enter the AHL playoffs with real momentum…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyGoaltending Will Decide This Series | Canes-Sens First Round
The Hurricanes grab first in the East, but the reward is a first-round matchup that doesn’t feel like a reward at all. Ottawa arrives playing a similar style…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFour Games Left | Can the Canes Solve Rod's Playoff Puzzle?
Four games left, playoffs clinched, Metro locked up, and the Carolina Hurricanes somehow still feel like a puzzle worth arguing about. We’re riding a stretch…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCan The Chicago Wolves Fix It In Time? | Defense & Goaltending Crisis
March punched the Chicago Wolves right in the mouth. After a 3-8-3 stretch with blown leads, cold scoring in tight games, and real goaltending worries, we’re…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Top Prospects February 2026 | Ryabkin's Takeover & Nadeau's Game-Changing Playmaking
One month can change a prospect’s trajectory, and February did exactly that for the Carolina Hurricanes pipeline. We sit down with Nick Bass from Canes…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFirst Place Doesn't Feel Safe: What's Wrong With the Hurricanes
Fourteen games in 28 days can make a great team look ordinary fast, and that’s the tension hanging over the Carolina Hurricanes right now. We’re sitting in…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina's Calculated Deadline Gamble | Depth Over Rentals
A 11-1-2 heater, a power play reborn, and a front office that chose clarity over chaos—this one digs into why standing pat can be a power move. Erin, Katie & I…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCoach Spiros Breaks Down What's Making Chicago Dangerous
A seven-win surge, a locker room wired for growth, and a coach who treats the AHL like the on-ramp to the NHL—this one is packed. We welcome Chicago Wolves'…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCanes’ Goalie Bet, Trade Deadline Fireworks & an Olympic Afterglow
Overtime chaos, gold medal chills, and a surge of new hockey fans set the stage for one of our most pivotal weeks of the season. We bring the Olympic fire back…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyWolves Stars and Russian Defenders | Hurricanes Pipeline Delivers
Prospect hype is easy. Proof is harder. Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & I spent January chasing the proof across leagues, and the Hurricanes pipeline delivered…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeySecond line fixes vs. deadline targets | What moves the needle most for the Canes?
A 12-1-3 heater into the Olympic break sounds simple on paper, but the real story is how Carolina kept winning when the script flipped. Some nights belonged to…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyNadeau and Robidas On Fire | How Chicago Stops the Defensive Bleeding
Goals are flying, rumors are swirling, and the Wolves are making noise in the Central. Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports - Chicago) & I dive straight into…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes' Deadline Question | Trade for a 2C or Roll With Stankoven?
The switch flipped. Carolina’s playing fast, disciplined hockey again, and it starts in the crease with Brandon Bussi’s calm poise turning thin shot diets into…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina's Pipeline Just Got Dangerous | Robidas, Poirier & Nadeau
Prospect momentum isn’t just a headline—it’s a pattern. December delivered a true snapshot of the Hurricanes’ pipeline: disciplined goaltending, a freshman…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Defense Leaks High Danger Chances | System Failure
Pressure can sharpen or shatter a team. Erin, Katie & I unpack why the Hurricanes can look dominant for 50 minutes and then suddenly leak high danger chances…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeySuzuki, Nadeau, Robidas Connect | Chicago's Top Line Dominance #canes
A nine-game point streak tells a great story, but the real drama is how Chicago keeps building wins through chaos. Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Chicago) & I…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyThese Undersized Prospects Are Proving Doubters Wrong #canes #hockey
Late picks, big swings, and a farm system that won’t stop churning: Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & I break down which Carolina Hurricanes prospects took real…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyDanault vs. Kadri vs. O'Reilly: Breaking Down the Canes' Center Options
A one-point gap at the top of the Metro. A power play finally finding a heartbeat. And a 2C question that just won’t go away. Erin, Katie & I take a clear-eyed…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes' First Place is Slipping | Here's What Must Change
First place feels great until you look down and see seven teams breathing on your neck. We’re riding the high of two statement home wins and asking the bigger…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago's Thrilling Surge: Depth, Development, and a Five-Game Point Streak!
Five straight games with points and a lineup in constant motion—this is how Chicago turns chaos into momentum. I welcome in Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Net…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCarolina Hurricanes DOMINATE Despite Injury Chaos
The standings say second in the East; the roster says “held together with duct tape.” Erin, Katie & I welcome in Rachel Barkley (Queen of the Puck) as we dig…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCanes Prospects Ignite the Ice: From College Rinks to Chicago Wolves!
Prospects who don’t fit the mold are redefining what the Hurricanes pipeline can be. We dive into a month where speed, vision, and edgework trumped old…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Show They're ROAD WARRIORS Amid Injury Chaos
A two-week road grind, a stack of injuries, and a 4–2 record that says more about this team’s spine than the scoresheet. We unpack how the Hurricanes managed…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyChicago Wolves Kick Off the Season with Thrilling Action!
Goals came early, lessons came late. Andrew Rinaldi (OnTap Sports) joins stormTRacker Podcast & we open with the Wolves’ five-of-six start and dig into what…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes’ Thrilling Road Trip: Key Players & Intense Showdowns Ahead
The Canes opened the season with speed, layers, and a surprising dose of finish, and the timing couldn’t be better with a daunting West Coast swing underway…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyGet Ready for September's Canes' Prospects in the Spotlight!
Nick Bass, (Canes' Prospects), joins me as we break down the Hurricanes’ top prospect performers of the month, why their roles matter, and how close several…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyYoung Hurricanes Shine Bright in Preseason Action!
Erin, Katie & I are joined by Matt Somma as we break down a lively Hurricanes preseason: who popped at the prospect showcase, what the camp cuts mean, and how…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyThe BIGGEST Storylines to Watch in Hurricanes' 2025 Season
What are the true difference-makers for the Hurricanes this season? Hockey's return brings renewed optimism for Carolina fans, but last year's underlying…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyLineup Chemistry and Scoring Potential: Breaking Down the Canes' Roster
How many points will Sebastian Aho score this season? Could Seth Jarvis crack the 75-point barrier? Will Alexander Nikishin partner with Jacob Slavin on the…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyWhy Does Carolina Keep Betting on Russian Prospects When Others Won't?
Carolina's scouting department pulled off a remarkable feat at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. What seemed like a quiet draft with just six picks—including…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyJoin the Celebration with stormTRacker: Unpacking Trades, Lineups, and Prospects!
When hockey goes quiet in the summer, the questions start flowing. stormTRacker celebrates our 2nd anniversary with a special mailbag episode answering fan…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyThe Hurricane's Masterclass: Inside Eric Tulsky's Summer Moves
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…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyGet Ready! The Canes Have $28.4 Million in Cap Space and Eric Tulsky Is Set to Make Big Moves!
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…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Brace for their BIGGEST Challenge Against Florida Panthers!
The Carolina Hurricanes have stormed into the Eastern Conference Finals after dispatching the Washington Capitals in just five games, setting the stage for…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFrederick Anderson's Wall and Svechnikov's Surge Put the Canes One Win Away!
The Carolina Hurricanes stand on the precipice of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, having taken a commanding 3-1 lead over the Washington Capitals…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyCan Carolina's Balanced Attack Defeat Washington's Star Power?
The Carolina Hurricanes are showcasing championship potential after dispatching the New Jersey Devils in five games to reach the second round of the NHL…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyHurricanes Charge Ahead with a 2-0 Lead Against the Devils!
The Carolina Hurricanes have stormed out to an impressive 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils, showcasing why they're legitimate Stanley Cup…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyFrom Rookies to Playoff Contenders: The Chicago Wolves' Remarkable Season
The Chicago Wolves have returned to playoff contention after missing last season, finishing fourth in the Central Division with a significant 18-point…
stormTRacker Podcast | Carolina Hurricanes & NHL HockeyThe Road to the Cup: Analyzing Carolina's Playoff Matchup Against the Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves at a crossroads as they prepare for their first-round playoff matchup against the New Jersey Devils. With a concerning…
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From Russian Phenom to AHL Scoring Machine - Carolina's Future Shines!
The Carolina Hurricanes prospect pipeline is overflowing with talent, from NHL-ready players like Scott Morrow to rising AHL stars Bradly Nadeau and Ryan…