How does his academic career mesh with hockey? Does going back and watching games help him when it comes to making decisions and observations? What has kept Eric here with the Carolina Hurricanes? Who has been the most influential to Eric in his 10 plus years? Was there ever a time where he considered going back to chemistry? Was Eric a Rod Brind’Amour fan while Rod was with the Philadelphia Flyers, since Eric was a Flyers fan years back? How does Eric and Rod work together and what’s their relationship like? What’s Eric’s philosophy in regards to marrying his ideas and Rod’s? Where does Eric think the Canes have fallen short over the years? Does Eric think the team needs to change their style, roster, mindset, etc? What’s Eric’s first move as the Canes’ new GM? What’s an element that Eric would like to add to the team, or Rod would like to add to the team?