Episodes

May 13, 2024

Assessing Freddie Andersen’s performance in Game 4 for the Carolina Hurricanes

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the performance of Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Freddie Andersen in their thrilling 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their second-round series. Andersen’s saves and overa...
May 13, 2024

Canes Survive: Analyzing Carolina’s gritty win in Game 4 against the Rangers

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the thrilling showdown between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers in Game 4 of their second-round series. Despite facing a 3-0 deficit, the Hurricanes showed remarkable resilie...
May 11, 2024

Carolina Panthers sign entire 2024 draft class; Rookie minicamp starts today

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Panthers signing of all seven draft picks from the 2024 NFL Draft class and the excitement surrounding the kickoff of their rookie minicamp today. Tim and Graham discuss the pot...
May 11, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes power play woes; Pyotr Kocketkov looked solid in return

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ powerplay challenges continuing in their second-round series against the New York Rangers following Game 3. With an alarming combined total of 0-15 now, the Hurrican...
May 11, 2024

Canes Crisis: Analyzing the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 OT loss in Game 3

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill discuss the pivotal moments and provide their reaction following the Carolina Hurricanes' intense Game 3 against the New York Rangers, where a 3-2 loss overtime loss has placed their season on the b...
May 9, 2024

Confidence & Concerns for Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Game 3

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence levels & concerns for the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers Game 3, including goal scoring predictions for the Canes.
May 9, 2024

Brian Boucher of NHL on TNT discusses Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers Game 3

Brian Boucher, Color Analyst for the NHL on TNT, joined The Drive with Tim Donnelly to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes and head coach Rod Brind'Amour switching to Pyotr Kochetkov in goal over Frederik Andersen in Game 3 of...
May 9, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes must win Game 3 vs New York Rangers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes need to win Game 3 at home vs the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Finals. Also, Pyotr Kochetkov is starting in goal over ...
May 9, 2024

The reasons why Carolina Hurricanes can win game 3 vs New York Rangers; Key Players

The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the Stanley Cup Finals, and Tim Donnelly gives three reasons for optimism for the Hurricanes in Game 3. Also, Tim & Dennis C...
May 8, 2024

Why was Evgeny Kuznetsov scratched for Carolina Hurricanes? Game 2 HOT TAKES

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox wonder why Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour decided to scratch Evgeny Kuznetsov in favor of Max Comtois. Also, ESPN inexplicably cut away from the Hurricanes vs New York Rangers game la...
May 8, 2024

Should Carolina Hurricanes switch to Pyotr Kochetkov? Jake Guentzel & Sebastian Aho look strong

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour should make a change in goal from Frederik Andersen to Pyotr Kochetkov ahead of their Game 3 matchup against the New York Rangers of the East...
May 8, 2024

Expectations for Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young in 2024; Hope for Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers and what are the realistic expectations for QB Bryce Young in his second year in the NFL, and first season with head coach Dave Canales. Also, there is hope for the Caro...
May 8, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes miss chance to tie series with New York Rangers; Power play, penalty kill are hurting Carolina Hurricanes

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Double-OT loss by the Carolina Hurricanes at the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals of the Stanley Cup Finals after Vincent Trocheck's game-winner, falling down 0-2 in...
May 7, 2024

Carolina Panthers may not sign Stephon Gilmore; Should Pyotr Kochetkov get a start?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers possibly not signing cornerback Stephon Gilmore, but also how there's no need for GM Dan Morgan & head coach Dave Canales to sign Gilmore during the offseason. Also, dur...
May 7, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes need to take one on the road from New York Rangers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox look ahead to Game 2 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers, with Game 2 possibly being the most important game of the series knowing that the Hurricanes must win one game on the road at ...
May 7, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers: Game 2 key players; Spring Football Games

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox look ahead to Game 2 of the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers and key players for the matchup, including Jake Guentzel, Jalen Chatfield, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, and Frederik Andersen for the Hu...
May 6, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes Podium; UNC basketball doesn't land a big transfer, and that's okay

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox award three Carolina Hurricanes with spots on the podium, with Seth Jarvis taking gold, Jaccob Slavin Silver, and Martin Necas Bronze. Also, UNC basketball missed out on a big transfer from the Trans...
May 6, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes Podium; UNC basketball doesn't land a big transfer, and that's okay

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox award three Carolina Hurricanes with spots on the podium, with Seth Jarvis taking gold, Jaccob Slavin Silver, and Martin Necas Bronze. Also, UNC basketball missed out on a big transfer from the Trans...
May 6, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes need more from Jake Guentzel; Frederik Andersen must bounce back

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes need more goal scoring production from forward Jake Guentzel, but also how goalie Frederik Andersen needs to bounce back from a rough Game 1 performance against th...
May 6, 2024

Special teams, goaltending hurt Carolina Hurricanes in 4-3 loss to New York Rangers in Game 1

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox the Carolina Hurricanes losing to the New York Rangers, 4-3, and how special teams and goaltending with Frederik Andersen were the difference for head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Also, there was a high le...
May 6, 2024

Carolina Panthers to sign Rashaad Penny; shake up front office

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers looking to sign RB Rashaad Penny, who played with the Seattle Seahawks while Dave Canales was an assistant, and what this means for the running backs there, and if this ...
May 3, 2024

Payton Wilson is already winning over the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the exciting journey of NC State linebacker, Payton Wilson, the newest addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Tim & Dennis discuss how Wilson, with his talent, work ethic, and character,...
May 3, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon addresses Rod Brind'Amour, Stanley Cup run, MLB Raleigh

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox are joined by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon and discussed the contract situation with head coach Rod Brind'Amour, Top Golf, the Stanley Cup Playoff run, PNC renovations, and more. Also, Tim Do...
May 3, 2024

Stanley Cup Playoffs Second-Round Preview: Two key players for Hurricanes vs. Rangers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview Game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers. Tim & Dennis discuss the matchups by focusing on two key players on each team ...