Episodes

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the impact of General Manager Eric Tulsky and Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour on the Carolina Hurricanes’ 2026 Stanley Cup win.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the players that made up this Carolina Hurricanes roster, and the stories of the contributors that helped them win the 2026 Stanley Cup. From Jordan Staal to Brandon Bussi to Jordan Martinook, how will these players be remembered in Canes and hockey history?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes securing the franchise’s second Stanley Cup title in six games over the Vegas Golden Knights.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Dennis Cox, producer of The Drive with Tim Donnelly on 99.9 The Fan, to share his reactions from inside the Carolina Hurricanes' locker room after Carolina's Game 5 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. They also give some historical context to the incredible SCF performance from Canes captain Jordan Staal.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. With just one win separating the Canes from winning the Stanley Cup, can Vegas hold them off on Sunday night and send the series back to Raleigh for Game 7?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to continue their preview of tonight's Stanley Cup Final Game 5 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Will Brandon Bussi start in goal again after his successful performance in Game 4? Also, they recap all the other sports stories going on outside of the Stanley Cup Final, including the New York Knicks' historic comeback victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. How can the Canes break this 2-2 series tie in their favor and put themselves in the driver's seat to lift the Stanley Cup?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss whether the Carolina Hurricanes' top forwards from the regular season can rediscover their scoring touch in the deciding games of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. What kind of company did Jordan Staal join by scoring in his fourth straight Stanley Cup Final game? How did Brandon Bussi fare in his first ever playoff start, and will he man the nets for Game 5 in Raleigh?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the news of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby being ruled eligible by a Texas judge, and what this means for the larger landscape of college sports. Also, they recap the San Antonio Spurs' game 3 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' game 4 matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. Who will start in net for Carolina? Will we see substantial lineup changes from coach Rod Brind'Amour? What are the keys for the Canes to bring this series back to Raleigh tied 2-2?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren debate whether the Carolina Hurricanes should make a change in terms of their starting goaltender for game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Has Brandon Bussi earned the opportunity to start after a great relief performance in game 3?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 overtime loss in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. Are there positives to take away despite the comeback falling short? Also, they react to an investor expressing interest in bringing Major League Baseball to Raleigh.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights in game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. What are the keys for Carolina as they head west for game 3 in Nevada? Also, they preview game 2 of the NBA Finals tonight in San Antonio.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the thrilling game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. How did the Canes break through and come back to even the series at one game apiece.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss yesterday's news of NC State football's week 0 game against Virginia being moved from Rio de Janeiro back to Charlottesville. Why was this international game not able to be organized? Also, they react to the New York Knicks winning game 1 of the NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup Final game 2 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Can Carolina set the tone physically in this game and even up the series at one game apiece? Will the top forward line become uncorked and find the back of the net?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Adam Gold, 99.9 The Fan Canes Insider, to further discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' game 1 loss to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they preview the NBA Finals, starting tonight between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. How can Carolina bounce back after key mistakes erased an electric start? What are the keys to making sure the series heads to Vegas tied at one game apiece?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome in Tony Cordasco, host of the Locked On Golden Knights podcast, to give his analysis on the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the Stanley Cup Final. Also, they react to the AJ Brown and Myles Garrett trades in the NFL.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes hosting game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight at the Lenovo Center. What does this opportunity mean to the players vying for their first Cup win, the veterans trying to lift it once again, and the community of Caniacs that support them?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren preview the Carolina Hurricanes' opponent in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: the Vegas Golden Knights. Who are the players to watch on the other side of the ice, and how will coach Rod Brind'Amour use line matchups to his advantage, particularly at home? Also, they give some flowers to Frederik Andersen for his stellar postseason run in a difficult time.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Eastern Conference Final to set up a matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. What should Caniacs expect as Carolina plays for its first Stanley Cup title since 2006?

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the opportunity at hand for the Carolina Hurricanes tonight, as they look to get over the Eastern Conference Final hump that has plagued them over the past 20 years. Also, they look ahead to game 7 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.