CanesCast

CanesCast

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.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 65 mins
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.
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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.
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June 11, 2025 67 mins
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.
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May 21, 2025 44 mins
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.
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May 1, 2025 67 mins
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?
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April 23, 2025 69 mins
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?
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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?
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April 1, 2025 68 mins
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?
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March 27, 2025 75 mins
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.
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March 13, 2025 61 mins
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?
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March 5, 2025 81 mins
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...
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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 Cu...
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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.
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January 8, 2025 81 mins
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.
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December 18, 2024 57 mins
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.
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December 2, 2024 65 mins
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.
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November 6, 2024 77 mins
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?
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November 1, 2024 71 mins
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.
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October 16, 2024 81 mins
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!
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October 8, 2024 74 mins
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.
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