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The Carolina Hurricanes are moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a 2-1 overtime win over the New York Islanders. Remember when fans weren't happy over the lack of production from the Canes at the trade deadline? Chris and Dennis remember. They break down how other teams have failed in the playoffs despite the players they acquired at the deadline, and how the Canes are doing just fine. 

Yesterday afternoon, the Carolina Panthers held their introductory press conference at Bank of America Stadium for the first overall pick, Bryce Young. Some of the topics he addressed were earning the locker room's respect immediately, his relationship with the second overall player drafted, CJ Stroud, and whether or not he'll wearing the No. 9 in Carolina. One quarterback already wearing the No. 9 is Matt Corral who didn't seem too pleased on Thursday night during the draft.

Also, the Panthers selected an edge rusher from Oregon, DJ Johnson with the 80th pick last night after a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Paul Ihander, brand manager and program director of 99.9 The Fan, and University of Oregon graduate backs up the prosecutor when it comes to the pick.  

Bryce Young was the number one guy for the Carolina Panthers with their first overall pick. In honor of Bryce's birthday year which is 2001, Chris and Dennis recap the Panthers' draft history in 2001 and what they went on to accomplish that season. Apparently, Panthers great Steve Smith is a Carolina Panthers expert. He called it when it came to the Panthers selecting Mingo Johnson in the second round of the draft last night. 

Also, Culture State producer Graham Hill admits that even though he's grown up in the state of North Carolina his entire life, he's never taken an interest in the Panthers until now due to the off-season excitement. 

Paul Stastny's overtime goal gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 2-1 victory in game six over the New York Islanders and the Canes are now moving on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They'll now await the winner of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers series. Also, with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young. The Panthers held their introductory press conference yesterday to introduce the quarterback. 

History will be made at the Kenan Memorial Stadium on July 19th, as the home of North Carolina's football team will host a different kind of football. Wrexham AFC will meet Chelsea in an international friendly as part of the 2023 FC Series. This will mark the first-ever meeting between the two clubs at a natural site. UNC women's soccer head Anson Dorrance describes the significance of an event like this coming to the campus of North Carolina and the program's success during his tenure.

Also, in honor of the NFL Draft taking place this week, Chris, Dennis, and Graham hold their own draft in regard to North Carolina sports figures. 

After the Carolina Hurricanes' 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders in Game 3, do the Canes actually have the Islanders in a position they want them to be in? They can win Game 4 tomorrow, return to Raleigh on Tuesday for Game 5, and clinch the series in front of their home crowd. Hanna Yates, Hurricanes Bally Sports South host/reporter discusses the team's strategy moving forward in the remainder of this series. 

Also, now that we've finally reached the week of the 2023 NFL Draft, is it safe to say that the Carolina Panthers know that they're picking Bryce Young with the first overall pick?

Everything was looking good for the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of their Game 3 matchup against the New York Islanders in their first road trip of the playoffs. In Game 1, the Hurricanes scored two power-play goals in a 2-1 win. In Game 2, Jesper Fast came up huge in overtime as they won 4-3. Yesterday, the Hurricanes had a solid effort the whole game until the third period, when they allowed the Islanders to score 4-goals. How do they regroup before Game 4 tomorrow?

Graham Hill, producer of Culture State was born in the year 1998 and that has Dennis and Chris feeling old. So, they decided to take a trip down memory lane and discuss all the things that took place between the year 1997, and '98 that he missed out on. Also, is it officially time to be concerned about Zion Williamson's having a long-term career in the NBA since he hasn't played a full season yet?

Last weekend was very eventful for show host Dennis Cox to say the least... On the way to do play-by-play commentary for the ECU women's Lacrosse game, he was in a wreck on US-264 near Wilson. The good news is that Dennis was fine, but the bad news is that Dennis's car wasn't and the two trucks went to the wrong location to pick it up. 

Also, last night former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule was spotted at Friday Night SmackDown... Fake Matt Rhule talks about the experience of how the WWE superstars have inspired what he wants the Nebraska program to look like. 

As we get closer and closer to the NFL Draft have the Carolina Panthers already decided who their guy is? Apparently Bryce Young is the current betting favorite to be taken as the first overall pick. How much value does this actually hold within the Panthers organization? 

Also, it's common for fans to purchase the jersey of a college athlete, but now that the transfer portal plays a major factor into things, which local athlete is the safest jersey to purchase?