Episodes

Carolina Hurricanes Podium; UNC basketball doesn't land a big transfer, and that's okay
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 Transfer portal, and Tim says that's okay and there are still plenty of big men in the portal for head coach Hubert Davis.
Carolina Hurricanes need more from Jake Guentzel; Frederik Andersen must bounce back
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 the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Special teams, goaltending hurt Carolina Hurricanes in 4-3 loss to New York Rangers in Game 1
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 level of physicality and speed early in Game 1, which was in stark contrast to the Islanders series.
Carolina Panthers to sign Rashaad Penny; shake up front office
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 could mean the end of Miles Sanders' time with Carolina. Also, the Carolina Panthers made changes in their front office by letting go some of the pro scouting staff.
Payton Wilson is already winning over the Pittsburgh Steelers fanbase
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, is quickly becoming a fan favorite among the Steelers fanbase. Also, during real bold predictions, Tim & Dennis give their predictions for Game 1 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers.
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon addresses Rod Brind'Amour, Stanley Cup run, MLB Raleigh
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 Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers in the semi-finals of the Eastern Conference of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how this is the series where Jake Guentzel was brought in to shine for the Canes at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Second-Round Preview: Two key players for Hurricanes vs. Rangers
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 including, Chris Kreider of the Rangers and Jacob Slavin of the Hurricanes. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the interesting topic of not gatekeeping within the Hurricanes community and why it's essential to embrace fans regardless of when or why they started supporti...
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers - this series could go the distance
May 3, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers - this series could go the distance

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers series ahead of game one, and how there are a lot of similarities between the two teams as they face each other in the semi-finals in the Eastern Conference of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Confidence and Concerns for Carolina Hurricanes; why NC is better than NYC
May 2, 2024

Confidence and Concerns for Carolina Hurricanes; why NC is better than NYC

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share their confidence and concerns about the Carolina Hurricanes as they get set to face the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Also, Dennis & Tim have fun saying why the State of North Carolina is better than New York City as the Hurricanes face the Rangers.
NC Lawmakers looking to make NC State, UNC to play ECU, App State, Charlotte in college football
May 2, 2024

NC Lawmakers looking to make NC State, UNC to play ECU, App State, Charlotte in college football

Tim Donnelly is joined by WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter Brian Murphy to talk a bill proposed by Republicans in the North Carolina State Legislature that will require NC State & UNC to play one of ECU, App State, or Charlotte each year in football and men's & women's basketball, including having to travel one time to each of those schools over a six year span.
Three areas where Carolina Panthers can still improve roster
May 2, 2024

Three areas where Carolina Panthers can still improve roster

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers offseason moves, and three position groups that still need upgrades this offseason from GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales, including center, defensive line, and cornerback.
Carolina Hurricanes need to sign Rod Brind'Amour to contract extension
May 2, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes need to sign Rod Brind'Amour to contract extension

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and the hanging contract negotiation going on with head coach Rod Brind'Amour, whose contract is expiring at the end of the season, and how Brind'Amour is probably the most important person in Carolina Hurricanes history. Also, Feedback Frenzy where Tim & Dennis react to listener comments online.
RJ Davis announces his return to UNC basketball for 5th year; Kevin Keatts on NIL, transfer portal
May 1, 2024

RJ Davis announces his return to UNC basketball for 5th year; Kevin Keatts on NIL, transfer portal

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball guard RJ Davis announcing his return to North Carolina basketball for his 5th year, and how big it is for the ACC basketball Player of the Year to return for head coach Hubert Davis. Also, discussions about what NC State basketball coach Kevin Keatts had to say regarding NIL and the transfer portal. Plus, Carolina Panthers GM Don Waddell provides an injury update for Tony DeAngelo & Brett Pesce.
Carolina Hurricanes beat New York Islanders, 6-3, clinch series; Kuznetsov Penalty Shot
May 1, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes beat New York Islanders, 6-3, clinch series; Kuznetsov Penalty Shot

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the New York Islanders, 6-3, with the Hurricanes winning their opening round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Islanders, 4-1. Also, Tim & Dennis have fun with Evgeny Kuznetsov's penalty shot goal, including what things in life take less time than it took Kuznetsov to complete his penalty shot.
Previewing Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers with Empty Netters Podcast
May 1, 2024

Previewing Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Rangers with Empty Netters Podcast

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox were joined by Dan Powers & Chris Powers of the Empty Netters Podcast, part of Almost Friday Media, to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Rangers, if Rangers fans are looking past the Hurricanes to possibly the Boston Bruins or Florida Panthers, and what about this year's Hurricanes team is different than teams in the past. Also, Dan & Chris do a 'blind ranking' of current Carolina Hurricanes players. Also, the young stars for the Carolina Hurricanes hav...
Carolina Panthers are getting high marks for 2024 NFL Draft picks; Hurricanes 3 stars
May 1, 2024

Carolina Panthers are getting high marks for 2024 NFL Draft picks; Hurricanes 3 stars

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft class, and how several national media members are giving high marks for GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales. Also, Tim & Dennis offer their three stars of the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Islanders series.
Is David Tepper letting Dan Morgan & Dave Canales do their job for Carolina Panthers?
April 30, 2024

Is David Tepper letting Dan Morgan & Dave Canales do their job for Carolina Panthers?

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, during Cop or Drop, Dennis poses questions to Tim Donnelly about the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Islanders, including if Jake Guentzel will come up big for the team, and if the Canes can clinch the series in Game 5 tonight. Also, questions about the Carolina Panthers po...
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders Game 5 Preview; Walt Ruff; WRAL Kat Campbell
April 30, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders Game 5 Preview; Walt Ruff; WRAL Kat Campbell

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox are joined by Walt Ruff, Hurricanes.com reporter, to preview Game 5 of the first-round series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders. Tim, Dennis, & Walt discuss what fans can expect from both teams from strategic matchups and key players in tonight's game. Also, Tim & Dennis are joined by Kat Campbell, WRAL Meteorologist, for a Carolina Hurricanes fan tailgater weather report at PNC Arena.
Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Game 5; Key players for the Canes; Kevin Keatts
April 30, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders Game 5; Key players for the Canes; Kevin Keatts

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the New York Islanders Game 5 matchup in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the Hurricanes looking to close out the series at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC with a 3-1 series lead. Tim & Dennis delve into the matchup, with the Hurricanes looking to close out the series at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC with a 3-1 series lead, and who the key players will be, including Jake Guentzel and Andrei Svechnikov. Also, Tim Donnelly & De...
Who has been the best player for the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs?; HOT TAKES from listeners
April 29, 2024

Who has been the best player for the Carolina Hurricanes in the playoffs?; HOT TAKES from listeners

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!
Did the Carolina Panthers reach for Jonathon Brooks?
April 29, 2024

Did the Carolina Panthers reach for Jonathon Brooks?

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.
Grading the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft; Payton Wilson falls to late 3rd-round, picked by Steelers
April 29, 2024

Grading the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft; Payton Wilson falls to late 3rd-round, picked by Steelers

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.
Carolina Hurricanes fall in 2OT to New York Islanders, 3-2; Canes are rolling with Frederik Andersen
April 29, 2024

Carolina Hurricanes fall in 2OT to New York Islanders, 3-2; Canes are rolling with Frederik Andersen

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.
Targets for Carolina Panthers in the 2nd round of 2024 NFL Draft
April 26, 2024

Targets for Carolina Panthers in the 2nd round of 2024 NFL Draft

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.