The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their podium standings for the Carolina Hurricanes, and which players stand on the podium as the top three for the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs. The Carolina Hurricanes are all in on Frederik Andersen being their No. 1 goalie in the playoffs, having him start all four games of their series against the New York Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, HOT TAKES from listeners!

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers drafting RB Jonathon Brooks out of Texas in the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft, with Tim wondering if GM Dan Morgan and HC Dave Canales reached with the pick. Also, the Panthers drafted Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders our of Texas in the 4th round, which Tim says is the one of the best picks the Panthers made.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give their grades on the 2024 NFL Draft for the Carolina Panthers and GM Dan Morgan, and head coach Dave Canales. Also, former NC State LB Payton Wilson was selected with the 98th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Tim saying the only reason he fell that far was because of his injury history.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes losing Game 4 over the New York Islanders, 3-2, in double overtime, with a chance to clinch the series in Game 5 on Tuesday in Raleigh, NC, with a matchup against the New York Rangers awaiting. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are rolling with Frederik Andersen as their No. 1 goalie for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers and who GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales can draft in the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Also, Tim wonders what the Atlanta Falcons were thinking drafting QB Michael Penix, Jr. with the 8th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after signing Kurt Cousins to a large contract during the offseason from the Minnesota Vikings.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers trading up to the 32nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for South Carolina WR Xavier Legette, and if it was a good move by GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. Also, players with ties to the Raleigh-area, like Payton Wilson, Tez Walker, Cedric Gray, and others look to be drafted, much like Graham Barton.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes winning Game 3 over the New York Islanders, 3-2, to take a 3-0 series lead in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tim says the Carolina Hurricanes shouldn't be content with how they've played so far in the series. Also, goalie Frederik Andersen has played like the No. 1 goalie the Carolina Hurricanes have wanted him to be.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox "draft" current Carolina Hurricanes players ahead of their matchup against the New York Islanders in Game 3 of their opening round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, Tony DeAngelo steps in tonight for an injured Brett Pesce, but questions about who starts in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes: Frederik Andersen, or Pyotr Kochetkov.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Islanders Game 3, and how the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to take a 3-0 series lead and bury any hope the Isles have of coming back and winning the series in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss scenarios in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft that could benefit the Carolina Panthers & GM Dan Morgan for the 33rd pick in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft. Also, should the Carolina Panthers trade for Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers or Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals?

During Hit It & Quit it, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest with the Carolina Hurricanes involving injuries to Brett Pesce & Jesper Fast, Reggie Bush getting his Heisman Trophy back, DJ Burns still getting NIL Deals, and UNC QB Drake Maye ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest from the Carolina Panthers as voluntary workouts take place this week ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Dennis asks Tim three questions related to the NFL Draft, including which teams move up outside of the top-10 will trade up to draft a quarterback.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how NC State basketball, UNC basketball, and Duke basketball have all been active in different ways through the transfer portal. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox react live the announcement by NC State forward Mohamed Diarra announcing that he's declaring for 2024 NBA Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox were joined by Jamie Hersh of the NHL Network to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes leading the New York Islanders 2-0 in their opening round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the depth of the Hurricanes, the addition of Jake Guentzel, and if the Hurricanes should stick with their rotation in goal with Frederik Andersen & Pyotr Kochetkov.

During Cop or Drop, Dennis Cox poses questions to Tim Donnelly about the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Islanders, including the injury to Brett Pesce, and if Pyotr Kochetkov should start in net over Frederik Andersen in Game 3 of the series. Also, questions about JJ Redick interviewing for the Charlotte Hornets head coaching job, and the 2024 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales approach to the 2024 NFL Draft, including how the team can find value at running back either late in the draft, or possibly an undrafted free agent to go along with Chuba Hubbard & Miles Sanders. Also, Tim breaks down Drake Maye and where he might land in the 2024 NFL Draft, with the possibilities being the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, and possibly Minnesota Vikings.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes winning Game 2, 5-3, over the New York Islanders despite trailing 3-0 in the 2nd period, and how there's no way the New York Islanders bounce back from this loss. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble leaving the transfer portal to return to North Carolina basketball, which is big for head coach Hubert Davis.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-3 comeback win over the New York Islanders in Game 2 of the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but how the Canes might be without defenseman Brett Pesce after leaving Game 2 with an injury. Also, the top players for the Hurricanes and head coach Rod Brind'Amour showed up late in the game when they needed it most.

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox dissect the Carolina Hurricanes' impressive 3-1 triumph over the New York Islanders in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round. From standout plays to pivotal moments, Tim & Dennis delve into who emerged as the Hurricanes' top three players during this intense matchup. Also, Walt Ruff, Hurricanes.com reporter, joined Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox to preview game two of the first-round series between the Canes and the New York Islanders.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan & Head Coach Dave Canales approach to the 2024 NFL Draft with helping Bryce Young, but that QB Bryce Young needs to elevate his play. Also, during today's Canes "Cup Check-In" on 99.9 The Fan - served up by Abbey Road Tavern and Grill - In Cary and Apex, your neighborhood rock n' roll sports bars, Adam Gold was joined earlier by Tom Dundon, Carolina Hurricanes Owner, & Justin Williams, Former Carolina Hurricane, to talk discuss where the team is at right now, what they anticipate for this run, and more.