
CanesCast
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CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by TV and Web Host Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.
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CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by TV and Web Host Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 308: Summer Winds
7/16/2025
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.
Duration:01:05:21
Episode 307: Natural Selections
6/25/2025
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? All that, and some free agency talk, as well.
Duration:01:03:06
Episode 306: What Was & What Shall Be
6/10/2025
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.
Duration:01:07:02
Episode 305: The Road Continues...
5/21/2025
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.
Duration:00:44:25
Episode 304: Big Steps
5/1/2025
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?
Duration:01:07:36
Episode 303: Forces Of Good
4/23/2025
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?
Duration:01:09:18
Episode 302: And Now Comes The Fun Part...
4/18/2025
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?
Duration:01:21:53
Episode 301: Hits of the 70's
4/1/2025
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?
Duration:01:08:13
Episode 300: Peak Performance
3/27/2025
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.
Duration:01:15:25
Episode 299: Something New
3/13/2025
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?
Duration:01:01:45
Episode 298: Deadlines
3/5/2025
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 noticed how good Jaccob Slavin is. Plus, they look at the biggest concerns for the stretch run, explain why it takes time for some players to adjust to their new team, and why the road has been unkind to the Canes, but they excel at home.
Duration:01:21:13
Episode 297: A Moose & An MVP Walk Into A Locker Room...
1/29/2025
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 the group can position themselves for when play resumes. Plus, Hurricanes Alumnus Steve Rice, now the head coach at UNC Hockey, stops by to chat a little college hockey before the Governor's Cup.
Duration:00:51:30
Episode 296: Moments, Milestones and the Midway
1/16/2025
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 been for the team when it comes to starting on time.
Duration:01:22:52
Episode 295: 12's Going To The Rafters
1/8/2025
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.
Duration:01:21:49
Episode 294: Santa's Mailbag
12/18/2024
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.
Duration:00:57:40
Episode 293: Can't Spell Canes Without...
12/2/2024
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 Lenovo, joins the show and talks about why Lenovo is such a good fit for the naming rights to the Hurricanes' home.
Duration:01:05:24
Episode 292: Rising Stars
11/6/2024
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?
Duration:01:17:21
Episode 291: Back Home!
11/1/2024
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 Sebastian Aho's continued climb up the team's record books.
Duration:01:11:13
Episode 290: The Long and Winding Road
10/16/2024
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!
Duration:01:21:19
Episode 289: For Real
10/8/2024
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 the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation fundraising efforts and how the team is helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Duration:01:14:52