The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss how Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury and Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall's ejection turned a great sports weekend into a bit of a letdown.

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Paul Ihander and Max Goren discuss the latest on the Carolina Panthers, and ponder how (or if) the team and players will be remembered in the distant future.

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Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes re-signing winger Eric Robinson, and discuss what GM Eric Tulsky might do next to build the team into a Stanley Cup contender next season.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss ownership dynamics in sports following the $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, and how it relates to Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to a report that an NBA lottery prospect refused to work out for the Charlotte Hornets because he didn't want to play with LaMelo Ball.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss their ideal scenarios for the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL offseason, and how GM Eric Tulsky can shape the team moving forward.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to ESPN’s NFL All Quarter Century Team, and whether the right Panthers players, or enough Panthers players, were included in the list.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Logan Stankoven, who is eligible for a contract extension on July 1, and his potential future with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Florida Panthers winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup, and what the Carolina Hurricanes can do to match their level of success.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss comments from Chuba Hubbard and Adam Thielen about the Carolina Panthers’ goals and expectations heading into the 2025 season, and whether their goal to win the Super Bowl is realistic.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren react to recent comments from quarterback Darian Mensah, who transferred to Duke from Tulane in the portal this offseason.

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Tim Donnelly and Max Goren discuss the offseason needs for the Carolina Hurricanes, and whether or not they can acquire a reliable second-line center via trade or free agency.

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