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stormTRacker Podcast

...stormTRacker Podcast is your home for in-depth analysis of the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Wolves & Canes" prospects around the globe. Host Tom Ray is joined by regular contributors, "hockey savants" Erin Manning & Katie Bartlett, as well as "Insiders" Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & Andrew Rinaldi (Chicago Wolves), to cover all the top stories of your Carolina Hurricanes. In addition, from time-to-time, Tom welcomes special guests to the podcast.There is also stormTRacker Website

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31:20

Carolina's Pipeline Just Got Dangerous | Robidas,...

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2026/01/14

Prospect momentum isn’t just a headline—it’s a pattern. December delivered a true snapshot of the Hurricanes’ pipeline: disciplined goaltending, a freshman sniper lighting up college hockey, and two AHL forwards forcing hard NHL decisions. We open with Ruslan Kazayev’s technical leap and Jakub Vondras’ calm rise in Czechia’s pro ranks, the kind of goalie development that turns raw athleticism into trustworthy starts. Big frames, better footwork, and smarter rebound control—those trends matter...

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74:33

Hurricanes Defense Leaks High Danger Chances | System...

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2026/01/08

Pressure can sharpen or shatter a team. Erin, Katie & I unpack why the Hurricanes can look dominant for 50 minutes and then suddenly leak high danger chances, how injuries forced constant blue line shuffles, and why Slavin’s return could reset the entire defensive ecosystem. The conversation starts with the “fragile” label and quickly gets specific: third period collapses, the PK slide to the middle of the pack, and a goalie room judged too often without system context. On the bright sid...

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51:18

Suzuki, Nadeau, Robidas Connect | Chicago's Top Line...

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2026/01/05

A nine-game point streak tells a great story, but the real drama is how Chicago keeps building wins through chaos. Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Chicago) & I dig into the spark behind the surge: a top line that clicks in motion, a room that adapted to a midseason coaching change, and two goalies who turned the crease into a strength. The Central is stacked and Grand Rapids is posting historic numbers, yet the Wolves are hanging in second because the details are improving where it matters ...

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34:57

These Undersized Prospects Are Proving Doubters Wrong...

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2025/12/18

Late picks, big swings, and a farm system that won’t stop churning: Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & I break down which Carolina Hurricanes prospects took real steps forward and why their games now project at the NHL level. Our top five features a resurgent Felix Unger Sorum, who regained his edge at right wing with quicker feet, a heavier shot, and the same elite vision that once put him on the brink of a roster spot. We also spotlight Bradly Nadeau’s five-on-five progress in Chicago—less p...

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75:18

Danault vs. Kadri vs. O'Reilly: Breaking Down the...

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2025/12/11

A one-point gap at the top of the Metro. A power play finally finding a heartbeat. And a 2C question that just won’t go away. Erin, Katie & I take a clear-eyed look at the Carolina Hurricanes and ask what actually moves them from good to built-for-May in this special Mailbag episode. We start with the truth on scoring and special teams, highlighting Seth Jarvis’s timely finishing and Shane Gostisbehere’s offense from the back end, plus why Jordan Staal’s net-front work has simplified the...

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63:05

Hurricanes' First Place is Slipping | Here's What...

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2025/12/03

First place feels great until you look down and see seven teams breathing on your neck. We’re riding the high of two statement home wins and asking the bigger questions: what’s truly sustainable about Carolina’s surge, and what must change to keep it rolling through spring? We start with the bright spots. Shayne “Ghost” Gostisbehere has been more than a power play specialist; he’s driving five‑on‑five offense by attacking the middle and still holding up defensively while Slavin heals. We dig...

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60:17

Chicago's Thrilling Surge: Depth, Development, and a...

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2025/11/20

Five straight games with points and a lineup in constant motion—this is how Chicago turns chaos into momentum. I welcome in Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Net Chicago) as we pull back the curtain on the Wolves’ next-man-up reality: why a surging second line is tilting ice, how the top unit’s skill translates to timely pressure, and what smart coaching choices are doing to hold it all together. The big theme running through it all is identity: a heavy, fast style that mirrors Carolina’s and giv...

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76:16

Carolina Hurricanes DOMINATE Despite Injury Chaos

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2025/11/13

The standings say second in the East; the roster says “held together with duct tape.” Erin, Katie & I welcome in Rachel Barkley (Queen of the Puck) as we dig into how the Hurricanes keep winning through a bruising injury wave and a power play that can’t buy a bounce, and why five-on-five structure is carrying the weight right now. The heartbeat begins on the blue line: Sean Walker embraces tough matchups and minutes, Alexander Nikishin jumps a full step with poise and bite, and Joel Nystr...

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28:10

Canes Prospects Ignite the Ice: From College Rinks to...

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2025/11/06

Prospects who don’t fit the mold are redefining what the Hurricanes pipeline can be. We dive into a month where speed, vision, and edgework trumped old assumptions about height and heft, and where late-round bets started to look like long-term answers. From Penn State to Maine to Chicago, we track the players who turned usage into production and opportunity into a blueprint. Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & I start with a surge of college standouts. Charlie Cerrato is piling up faceoff win...

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74:02

Hurricanes Show They're ROAD WARRIORS Amid Injury Chaos

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2025/10/28

A two-week road grind, a stack of injuries, and a 4–2 record that says more about this team’s spine than the scoresheet. We unpack how the Hurricanes managed to bank points while learning hard lessons about where their ceiling really is—and what still holds them back. We start with the backbone: goaltending. Frederik Andersen looked like a metronome, while Brandon Bussi delivered high-danger saves that kept the bench calm. With Pyotr Kochetkov nearing a return, we talk through real rotation ...

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75:35

Chicago Wolves Kick Off the Season with Thrilling...

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2025/10/25

A fast start meets real tests as Andrew Rinaldi (OnTap Sports) & I break down how Chicago builds leads, struggles to hold them, and what must change to close games. We spotlight Nadeau’s evolving 200-foot game, Unger Sörum’s confidence surge, fourth-line grit, a young blue line learning fast, and a crease finding its footing. • How the lineup shifts create early chemistry and pressure • Sustaining pressure after hot first periods • Bradley Nadeau’s elite shot and growing penalty kill usa...

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60:19

Hurricanes’ Thrilling Road Trip: Key Players &...

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2025/10/16

The Canes opened the season with speed, layers, and a surprising dose of finish, and the timing couldn’t be better with a daunting West Coast swing underway. Erin, Katie & I unpack why the defense already looks different: K’Andre Miller’s glide and reach changing the rush math, Sean Walker fitting cleanly with multiple partners, and Shane Gostisbehere thriving on his off side next to Alex Nikishin. That pairing’s calm exits and complementary offense are turning defensive shifts into quick...

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38:16

Get Ready for September's Canes' Prospects in the...

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2025/10/09

Nick Bass, (Canes' Prospects), joins me as we break down the Hurricanes’ top prospect performers of the month, why their roles matter, and how close several are to NHL impact. From Russian leagues to the AHL and NCAA, we map the real development paths, the risks, and the upside timelines. Highlights: • Avramov’s power-finesse mix and VHL vs KHL usage trade-offs • Frolov’s controlled starts and crowded goalie ladder • Perevalov’s health, consistency and multi-tool scoring return • Nadeau’s h...

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75:38

Young Hurricanes Shine Bright in Preseason Action!

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2025/10/02

Erin, Katie & I are joined by Matt Somma as we break down a lively Hurricanes preseason: who popped at the prospect showcase, what the camp cuts mean, and how the top nine might actually score. Depth looks real, the blue line gets younger, and the door stays open for a deadline swing. • Prospect Showcase takeaways and who advanced roles • Nadeau’s NHL-ready shot vs development minutes in Chicago • Lego, Badinka, Nystrom steadying the pipeline • Kazheyev's calmer game and Primeau’s value ...

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60:26

The BIGGEST Storylines to Watch in Hurricanes' 2025...

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2025/09/06

What are the true difference-makers for the Hurricanes this season? Hockey's return brings renewed optimism for Carolina fans, but last year's underlying metrics tell a complex story that could shape the team's fortunes. The analytics paint a fascinating picture: Carolina dominated in expected goals but couldn't consistently convert chances, while their defense ranked 7th in expected goals against but finished a concerning 21st in actual goals allowed. This defensive paradox points to one cr...

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67:30

Lineup Chemistry and Scoring Potential: Breaking Down...

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2025/08/12

How many points will Sebastian Aho score this season? Could Seth Jarvis crack the 75-point barrier? Will Alexander Nikishin partner with Jacob Slavin on the top defensive pair? The stormTRacker crew tackles these questions and more as they project the Carolina Hurricanes' opening night lineup and forecast point totals for every player on the roster. With General Manager, Eric Tulsky, suggesting the current roster will likely remain intact heading into the 2025-26 season, we dive deep into po...

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38:07

Why Does Carolina Keep Betting on Russian Prospects...

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2025/08/04

Carolina's scouting department pulled off a remarkable feat at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. What seemed like a quiet draft with just six picks—including a late first-rounder and no second-round selection—transformed into a potential goldmine as GM, Eric Tulsky, orchestrated multiple trades to acquire three second-round picks and a high third-rounder. Nick Bass, from Canes Prospects & Dobber Prospects, joined me to breakdown the draft for the Hurricanes & discuss highlights from ...

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81:13

Join the Celebration with stormTRacker: Your...

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2025/07/27

When hockey goes quiet in the summer, the questions start flowing. stormTRacker celebrates our 2nd anniversary with a special mailbag episode answering fan questions about the Carolina Hurricanes' exciting draft picks, potential trades, roster outlook and what to expect in the upcoming season. Highlights: • The podcast achieved 25,000 views, 2,000 subscribers this past year & exceeded 250 monthly audio downloads in July. • Metropolitan Division wildcard race predictions show Columbu...

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77:36

The Hurricane's Masterclass: Inside Eric Tulsky's...

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2025/07/08

Eric Tulsky's first full offseason as Hurricanes GM has transformed a team that was expected to take a step back into a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season despite significant roster turnover, the Canes have methodically addressed their needs while maintaining impressive cap flexibility. The draft showcased Carolina's strategic approach, trading down for quantity in a weaker class while identifying hidden gems like Charlie Cerrato, Ivan ...

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78:59

Get Ready! The Canes Have $28.4 Million in Cap Space...

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2025/06/18

The Carolina Hurricanes stand at a pivotal crossroads after their impressive run to the Eastern Conference Finals. With a staggering $28.4 million in cap space and 29 draft picks (including six first-rounders) over the next four years, GM Eric Tulsky finds himself in perhaps the NHL's most enviable position to build a Stanley Cup contender. Erin, Katie & Tom break down the Canes' surprising success last season despite significant roster turnover, examining how shrewd acquisitions like Se...

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