Shane and Mike preview the Canes home opener against the New York Islanders. What can you expect from this Carolina team? How does the home team have a disadvantage in the first game of the season? What are the new players thinking and how do the veterans feel now that camp is over?  Find out in the latest episode of Canes Cast! 

Shane and Mike take a look at the Canes first two preseason games and discuss standout players and what to watch for in the final two games. With all the new faces on the team this year, how will team chemistry impact the on-ice performance?  

On the eve of training camp, Shane and Mike go over how the Metro Division stacks up this year, the impact of Tim Gleason moving behind the bench as an assistant coach in charge of the defense, how leadership takes many forms for NHL teams and grab your marshmallows as Shane tells a story around the training camp fire.

Shane and Mike discuss the training camp approach for both rookies and veterans, how to survive the physical testing at camp, what to look for in exhibition games and under-the-radar players to keep an eye on this preseason.

CanesCast gets a new co-host but a familiar voice in Shane Willis. Shane and Mike Maniscalco discuss the addition of Jesperi Kotkaniemi and how the lines could look for Rod Brind’Amour's squad. Also covered: why offer sheets are a good thing when used correctly, the NHL and the Olympics, how the Canes stack up in the Metro and what the players are doing leading up to camp. 

Gather round for a truly epic podcast production. It's Michael Smith's swan song, as his decade-long tenure with the Canes comes to an end. To celebrate, we welcome in a cavalcade of guest stars and share never-before-heard tales, plenty of laughs and a few tears. Thank you, and moi moi.

Guest List

• Jordan Staal (19:50)
• Jorge Alves (27:25)
• Bill Burniston (38:05)
• Doug Bennett (53:20)
• Mike Sundheim (1:03:40)
• Tripp Tracy (1:14:55)
• Shane Willis (1:35:35)
• Mike Brown (1:53:00)
• Jared Dupre (2:18:40)
• Nikki Stoudt (2:30:50)
• Pace Sagester (2:38:00)
• Steve Smith (2:58:00)

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Everything is happening! Mike and Michael recap a frenzied two weeks, from the Expansion Draft to a record-setting NHL Draft to a roster reconstruction in free agency. There will be lots of new faces in Raleigh come Opening Night – here's how and why the Canes retooled their group from the net out.

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In Case You Missed It

• Canes Agree to Terms with Stepan
• Canes Agree to Terms with Martinook
• Canes Agree To Terms with Smith
• Canes Agree to Terms with Cole
• Canes Agree to Terms with Leivo
• Canes Agree to Terms with Raanta
• Canes Agree to Terms with Andersen
• Canes Agree to Terms with DeAngelo
• Canes Acquire Bear From Oilers
• Canes Select 13 Players on Second Day of Draft
• Canes Announce 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule
• Geekie Selected by Seattle in Expansion Draft

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Happy draft week! After the Expansion Draft on Wednesday comes the 2021 NHL Draft on Friday and Saturday. The Canes own the 27th overall selection plus seven more picks in the virtual event. Assistant General Manager Darren Yorke previews the draft, explains how the pandemic changed the team's scouting process and explores what attributes in a prospect the Canes hone in on.

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• 2021 NHL Draft
• History of the 27th Overall Pick
• Hurricanes to Pick 27th Overall in 2021 NHL Draft
• Hurricanes Protection List for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft
• How Does the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Work?
• Key Dates for the 2021 NHL Offseason

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Assistant General Manager Eric Tulsky brings his smarts and insights to CanesCast, which immediately boosts the combined IQ of the pod. Tulsky discusses how the Canes are preparing for the upcoming Expansion Draft and assesses the wide-ranging impacts of a flat salary cap. We also learn more about Tulsky's background, his foray into hockey and the Canes' talented analytics team.

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• How Does the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Work?
• Drury Prepared for Next Step
• Key Dates for the 2021 NHL Offseason

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Tom Dundon, now the sole owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, joins the podcast to discuss what he's learned in his first three years with the team, provide some clarity on the future outdoor game and explore how the Canes can take the next step with Rod Brind'Amour at the helm. Mike and Michael then offer some final thoughts on awards, dip their toes into Expansion Draft talk and answer a voicemail.

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• Dundon Assumes Full Ownership of Hurricanes
• Hurricanes Statement on Future Outdoor Game
• Hamilton Named Second Team All-Star, Nedeljkovic Named to All-Rookie Team
• Tweetmail: Will the Canes Make an Expansion Draft Trade With Seattle?
• Key Dates for the 2021 NHL Offseason

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