Tracking The Storm

Matt interviews Chicago Wolves play-by-play man Jason Shaver to discuss the team's magical run to an American Hockey League championship. They also consider the myriad losses the team has since suffered, including that of their up-and-coming head coach, Ryan Warsofsky.

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Matt and Brandon go through an extensive list of fan questions, consider what Ethan Bear's re-signing means for the rest of the roster (and, especially, Martin Necas), and somehow find a way to fill almost an hour with the dead part of the off-season upon us.

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TW: Sexual Assault. Skip to 15:38 for the hockey analysis.

Brandon and Matt discuss the Hockey Canada allegations and "Hush money" reportedly paid to keep sexual assault victims quiet. They also consider the Calgary Flames' tumultuous offseason, why Matthew Tkachuk has zero chance of becoming a Hurricane, and where the boys in Carolina stand heading into the quiet days of the summer. They also take fan questions about Nino Niederreiter, the prospect pool, and much more.

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Brandon, Matt, and Alex discuss the Hurricanes' impressive draft class, the opening day of free agency, and the two massive trades that brought in veterans Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty.

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Matt and Brandon welcome the Canes Stats "Influencer" himself to talk about free agency, the current situation around Russia, and what the Hurricanes could do with DeAngelo (yeah, it was recorded before the draft, but oh well).

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Matt and Alex welcome Paul Zuk of Smaht Scouting onto the show to discuss the 2022 NHL Draft.

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Matt and Brandon discuss the interesting offseason to come for the Carolina Hurricanes

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Matt returns from his honeymoon to give his thoughts on how the Carolina Hurricanes' postseason ended, and he and Brandon grade each member of the 2021-22 team's season.

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Brandon discusses the flaws that ended the Carolina Hurricanes' promising season, and what they need to do to solve them moving forward.

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Matt and Brandon interview Hurricanes assistant general manager Darren Yorke about the team's draft process and his rise to his position in the organization, and consider what's ailing the Hurricanes as they've allowed the New York Rangers to pull back even in their second round playoff series. 

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