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Adam Gold hosts Canes Corner, featuring guests from the Carolina Hurricanes organization, hockey writers, and radio and television hockey announcers from around the NHL talking abut the latest happenings for everything that is Caniac Nation. Episodes are posted after each game during the NHL season. This is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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The Canes lost the preseason finale in overtime -- during which Andrei Svechnikov absorbed a huge check from Nashville's Joakim Kemell. Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis scored and Pyotr Kochetkov kept the Canes in the game with a stellar 3rd period. We also delve into Bradly Nadeau and the fact that the Hurricanes will NOT be signing Michael McLeod.
Bradly Nadeau scored for the 3rd straight game -- actually he didn't because the goal didn't count due to the play being ruled offside. But, we saw the play and it was one of those goals that makes you think that the kid could make the team. It's at least worth a conversation.
Canes Corner is presented by The Aluminum Company of North Carolina.
Bradly Nadeau scored twice and Jackson Blake chipped in with a pair of assists as the Canes won their first game of the preseason, 4-2, over the Nashville Predators. The goals give Nadeau -- the team's 1st round pick in the 2023 draft -- 3 in the exhibition season as he continues to try to convince the coaching staff that he's ready for the big leagues. Felix Unger Sorum, Carolina's second rounder that same year, also scored in the win. He finished off a great Eric Robinson rush tapping home a beautiful pass that tied the game at 1-1 in the 1st period. Charles Alexis Legault, a 5th round pick that same year, closed out the scoring with his first goal of the preseason as he makes his own case for the big club.
It wasn't necessarily well-played, but it was entertaining. Carolina lost 6-5 to the Lightning and fell to 0-3-0 in the preseason. Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his second goal in as many games, Givani Smith scored his first goal of the preseason and Kevin Lebanc added an assist in his third straight game in the loss.
"Good thing the game doesn't count", was how Rod Brind'Amour summed up the 4-2 loss to the Panthers. "Well, we learned how not to play", was what Sebastian Aho said. But, for 40 minutes the Canes dominated the Panthers and it's best that we just talk about that. So, let's do that.
It was just the preseason opener, but there were things worth seeing in the Canes' 2-1 loss to the Lightning. Logan Stankoven played center, fairly well, and scored the lone Hurricanes goal. Jackson Blake was his normal self. Alexander Nikishin showed physicality and a multi-faceted game that is sure to make the head coach happy -- though there is a ton of room for him to get better. There was enough to like and enough to correct before Wednesday's game with Florida.
Lots to look forward to as the Canes open the preseason against Tampa Bay. Logan Stankoven will play center against the Lightning. Plus, we'll see Alexander Nikishin, Bradly Nadeau and Charles-Alexis Legault in prominant roles.
The Metropolitan Division has to have three playoff teams. Last year, the Capitals had a magical season and finished top of the pile. Will they repeat? Will the Rangers bounce back? Or will it be someone else that emerges to join -- presumably -- the Hurricanes and Devils?
From Captain Jordan Staal to Logan Stankoven, the Canes hope to be the center of attention in the Metropolitan Division. And, reports have the Canes also lined up to add Michael McLeod to the group. Yes, the same Michael McLeod that was the point person in that explosive trial in London, Ontario in which he and four other members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey gold medal-winning team were acquitted of sexual assault.
Who might be the surprise Canes player to emerge in training camp? Is there one?
So many people think the Hurricanes need a top ten goalie to win the cup. But, what if I told you that wasn't true at all. AND, the Hurricanes arguably already have one in Frederik Andersen?
This is part two of a seven-part pre-season series.
Five former Hockey Canada players were recently found not guilty of sexual assault in an incident that allegedly happened in Ontario in 2018. Carter Hart, Micheal McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were acquitted in July 2025. The five players are eligible to sign NHL contracts in October.
Would the Carolina Hurricanes be interested in signing them? Adam discusses the two players who might have peaked the Canes' interest.
This is part one of a seven-part preseason series. Adam Gold digs into seven big issues heading to the start of the Canes preseason schedule.
Canes Corner is presented by The Aluminum Company of North Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour joins Adam Gold for a Canes Corner episode that goes beyond the ice. Rod talks about his approach to coaching and building a competitive team, from the inside story on how line combinations and player decisions really get made, to leadership in the locker room.
He shares his thoughts on the hall of fame, NIL and college athletes, favorite movies, binge-worthy TV, and the pride he feels watching his son chase the NHL dream.
With one month left before camp opens, we take a look at two big contract signings, how the team addresses the 2nd center position and whether or not they've closed the gap on the Panthers. With Cory Lavalette (North State Journal) and Matthew Somma (Matt's Substack)
The Canes locked up Jackson Blake to an 8-year contract -- as they did Logan Stankoven about a month prior. Adam Gold is joined by Spectrum Sports' Mike Solarte to talk about the deal, the roster, the elusive search for a second line center and more. Plus, Adam's conversation with Eric Tulsky follows.
The Hurricanes signed Nikolaj Ehlers to a free agent contract on Thursday. They add a bonafide point producer to a top 4 defender in K'Andre Miller and a couple of organizational depth goaltenders -- so far -- in the summer of 2025. We sampled two clips from Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts podcast for assistance.
First, the Hurricanes signed Logan Stankoven to a long term contract extension, then they capped off Day One of the free agency period with a trade for defenseman K'Andre Miller. It was a noteworthy start to reshaping the roster. And, they're still in pursuit of winger Nikolaj Ehlers.
The Hurricanes traded back in the draft -- TWICE -- and drafted a whole bunch of players from Russia, just like they've done the last few years. The Canes turned picks in the latter stages of the 1st and 3rd rounds into five picks in between, turning 29 and 89 into 41, 49, 62, 67 and 87. They drafted a goalie with their first selection and have now taken 19 Russian players in the last 4 draft years.
It won't be easy because the Panthers just might be one of the best teams in the last 40 years, but Carolina has to bridge the gap somewhat in order to legitimately compete with Florida in the east. So, let's dig into some of the players who just might be able to make that happen. Oh, and there's a bonus conversation with Jaccob Slavin at the end.
Adam Gold and Canes legend Erik Cole talk 2024-25 season. What does Carolina need to take the next step. Would Cole bring back Brent Burns? And just how close are the Hurricanes to where they want to be.
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Why have all the podcasts lately very choppy? It repeats certain parts of the episode over and over. Is this just my device? I look forward to this Podcast after every game but it's been very difficult to listen to.