Canes Corner

Canes Corner

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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Canes get 16 saves from Brandon Bussi in 5-1 win over Sharks

Brandon Bussi's NHL debut will be a night he'll never forget.  Spent the better part of the first 30 minutes making save after save after save and allowing the Canes the chance to find their game.  When the Canes did, look out.  Sean Walker, Will Carrier and Eric Robinson all scored in the second period.  Shayne Gostisbehere and Jackson Blake tallied in the 3rd and the Canes held San Jose without a shot on goal in the final period.  Jaccob Slavin did not play and will almost certainly not appear in any of the remaining 5 games on this road trip.  But, Walker, K'Andre Miller, Gostisbehere and Alexander Nikishin were excellent in the win.

00:31:54
Oct 15, 2025 2:11 AM
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Canes survive OT on Jarvis game winner

The Canes won their second straight game to open the season, beating the Flyers 4-3 in overtime.  Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner with 16.7 seconds left on the clock -- and 36.1 seconds after Philadelphia's Bobby Brink had his goal disallowed due to goaltender interference.  Jarvis' 3rd goal of the year was the 99th of his career.  Jordan Staal is also nearing a milestone as his late 2nd period goal was the 299th of his impressive career.  Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall also scored in the win.  The only downside to tghe game -- other than a general sloppiness in the way the Canes managed the puck -- was that Jaccob Slavin didn't finish the game and played just 16:48, tied for the lowest on the blue line.  K'Andre Miller led the Canes with 25:54 of TOI.

00:30:52
Oct 12, 2025 12:53 AM
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Miller, Jarvis lead Canes to 6-3 opening night win

K'Andre Miller and Seth Jarvis each scored twice as the Canes beat the Devils 6-3 on opening night in Raleigh.  The new guys played well.  The "old" guys did, too, as Sebastian Aho led the way in the 3rd period.  Miller was noticeably good all night long and gave fans a glimpse of how he could thrive playing here.  Equally important was the way Alexander Nikishin played while paired with Shayne Gostisbehere.  It was also a good night for the Jesperi Kotkaniemi line as the Hurricanes used their depth to beat New Jersey.  Oh, and there were at least five ringing posts.  So many posts.  

00:33:34
Oct 10, 2025 12:4 AM
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It's a wrap, as Canes close the preseason with OT loss to Preds

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.

00:32:36
Oct 4, 2025 9:53 PM
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Has Nadeau done enough to make the Canes' opening night roster?

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.

00:32:41
Sep 29, 2025 11:48 PM
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Nadeau making his case in 4-2 win

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.  

00:25:47
Sep 29, 2025 7:58 AM
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Canes lose wild one in Tampa, 6-5

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.  

00:22:24
Sep 27, 2025 12:44 AM
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Canes blow late lead, lose 4-2 to the Panthers

"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.

00:31:18
Sep 24, 2025 10:28 PM
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Canes fall to Tampa, 2-1, in preseason opener

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.

00:29:49
Sep 22, 2025 11:4 PM
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Nikishin and Nadeau feature in the preseason opener

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.  

00:20:16
Sep 21, 2025 10:42 PM
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Who else will challenge in the Metro?

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?

00:22:32
Sep 21, 2025 6:54 AM
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Centers of attention in Carolina

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.  

00:35:03
Sep 18, 2025 10:51 PM
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Is there another "Jackson Blake" out there?

Who might be the surprise Canes player to emerge in training camp?  Is there one?

00:27:25
Sep 17, 2025 11:28 PM
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Can the Canes win the cup with their current goaltending?

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.

00:20:26
Sep 17, 2025 9:12 AM
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Will the Canes be interested in any of the five Hockey Canada players acquitted of sexual assault?

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.

00:25:03
Sep 15, 2025 11:20 PM
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The Rod Brind'Amour Interview

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.

 

00:47:19
Aug 25, 2025 7:0 PM
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Canes just a month away from training camp

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)

00:41:16
Aug 19, 2025 10:14 AM
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Canes sign Blake to long term contract

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.  

00:51:22
Jul 31, 2025 8:19 AM
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Canes reelers in their top free agent target

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.

00:30:37
Jul 6, 2025 11:19 AM
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Canes deal for Miller, sign Stankoven

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.

00:33:09
Jul 1, 2025 10:12 PM
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Canes stay "On Brand" at the draft

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.  

00:35:44
Jun 28, 2025 10:48 PM
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Trying to bridge the gap with Florida

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.  

01:08:45
Jun 18, 2025 11:22 PM
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Canes year-end wrap up with Erik Cole

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.

00:54:40
Jun 9, 2025 11:17 PM
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Panthers rally, knock Canes from playoffs, 5-3

The Canes jumped out to a 2-0 lead thanks to a pair of Sebastian Aho goals. But, the Panthers seized their chances in the 2nd period, scoring 3 times in a 4:36 span and went on to win it 5-3. Florida advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals for the third straight year winning the series 4 games to 1. Seth Jarvis scored a 3rd period goal that brought the game even at 3-3, but Carter Verhaeghe scored less than 4 minutes later to restore the Panthers to the lead and the Canes never scored again. 

00:51:59
May 29, 2025 2:17 AM
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Canes stymie Panthers, 3-0, live to fight another day.

Frederik Andersen came back into the lineup after mising Game 3 and shut out the Panthers on 20 shots.  Logan Stankoven scored early in the 2nd period to give the Canes their first lead of the series.  That goal proved to be the game-winner, though Carolina would add on 2 empty net goals for the final total.  Game 5 will be Wednesday night in Raleigh.

00:36:37
May 27, 2025 12:59 AM
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