The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes roster construction after signing top free agent Nikolaj Ehlers. With their core locked up for multiple years, is it enough to get over the hump in the playoffs?

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Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss what the Carolina Hurricanes signing of free agent forward Nikolaj Ehlers means for the construction of the team's roster moving forward. Who could get traded? Who will be the second-line center?

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Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to the breaking news of free agent winger Nikolaj Ehlers signing a 6-year, $51 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes' sign-and-trade for K'Andre Miller shows how their approach to roster building is similar to the Carolina Panthers.

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Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' trade for defenseman K'Andre Miller from the New York Rangers, and how it could be a rare "win-win" trade.

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Dennis Cox & Max Goren bring on Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky to break down his trade for defenseman K'Andre Miller, the long-term extension for Logan Stankoven, and everything regarding the first few days of free agency.

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill react to the breaking news of the New York Rangers trading defenseman K’Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal.

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill discuss the latest NHL free agency news, headlined by the Carolina Hurricanes locking in young star forward Logan Stankoven with an eight-year, $48 million contract extension ($6M AAV).

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill discuss the developing trade talks between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes, with reports indicating the Canes are working on a deal to acquire defenseman K’Andre Miller.

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill discuss a major offseason shakeup as Mitch Marner is traded to the Vegas Golden Knights in a sign-and-trade deal. Also, Dennis & Graham discuss the Florida Panthers making headlines by re-signing Brad Marchand, keeping their competitive edge intact after their recent success.

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill compare the draft-day philosophies of Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky and Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan, highlighting how both front offices are focused on maximizing value through smart picks and strategic trades.

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Dennis Cox & Graham Hill discuss why Carolina Hurricanes fans shouldn’t be shocked if Mitch Marner doesn’t land in Raleigh.

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Tim Donnelly and discuss how national media members are starting to give offseason praise to the Carolina Panthers, including head coach Dave Canales & QB Bryce Young.

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Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State men's basketball coach Will Wade's comments with Jon Rothstein about expectations for NC State, and bringing back the high level of the ACC.

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Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss the latest moves in the NHL leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, and if Carolina Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky will be active before free agency.

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Tim Donnelly and Graham Hill react to some of the wildest Carolina Panthers trade proposals circulating online.

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Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill explain how UNC basketball came out a winner in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, with Drake Powell being selected 22nd overall by the Brooklyn Nets.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren revisit Rod Brind’Amour’s most recent Hockey Hall of Fame snub, and they break down why the Carolina Hurricanes legend should be inducted next year.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren react to an article listing the Carolina Panthers as the top landing spot for star Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. Should the Panthers make the big move to acquire last season’s NFL sack leader?

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss the current state of college athletics in the wake of yet another athlete transferring from one Triangle school to another. They ponder whether the concept of loyalty exists in the age of NIL and athletes with multiple transfers.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' options for solving their second-line center problem. Should they overpay for a great player, or pay good value for someone that's less exciting?

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren react to the breaking news of the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class, which did not include Carolina Hurricanes legend and coach Rod Brind'Amour.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss their expectations for Chuba Hubbard's usage in this upcoming NFL season, and how the Carolina Panthers should be utilizing him after signing him to a hefty contract extension last season.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren evaluate the options the Carolina Hurricanes have with the 29th overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. Should they trade the pick, or try to find a diamond in the late-first-round rough?

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade from this past weekend, and Tim warns the Carolina Panthers not to make a similar, short-sighted move.

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