3 BIG QUESTIONS: Shane Willis joins to discuss the Hurricanes start to the 2026-27 season

The Carolina Hurricanes 7 game win streak has been snapped by the Calgary Flames. We’ll get into our likes and dislikes from Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver including Mark Jankowski’s 6 game goal streak and Nic Deslauriers’ 2 goal game vs. Vancouver. We’ll provide an update on the list of injuries that continues to grow for the Hurricanes as Seth Jarvis has been activated and is expected to make his season debut. To round up the episode, we have game previews as the Canes conclude their 5 game state fair road trip vs. Connor McDavid in Edmonton and finish things off in St. Louis. All that and more here on The SurgeCast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Carolina Hurricanes have won 5 straight games after taking down Vancouver, Chicago, and Philadelphia. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Logan Stankoven’s hat trick vs. Vancouver and Mark Jankowski’s four game goal streak. Looking ahead, Alex Ovechkin makes his final appearance in Raleigh as the Hurricanes face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. What will an early-season rematch vs. the NHL’s all-time goal scorer bring for the Canes? All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes have won their second straight game after taking down the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Sebastian Aho continuing to remain on fire, while Brandon Bussi appears shaky to begin the new season. We’ll also hear from Rod Brind’Amour post-game on the officiating to begin the season. Looking ahead, we preview a few Western Conference teams that await the Canes in the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks before the first rematch of the season vs. Philadelphia. All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes pick up their 1st win of the season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. We break down our biggest likes and dislikes from the Washington and Philadelphia games from Sebastian Aho, to Brandon Bussi and Pyotr Kochetkov. What does the Locker Room rock mean?Will we ever find out? Plus, we preview the Montreal Canadiens game in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs. Cole Caufield & Co. All that and more on another edition of The SurgeCast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately for the Canes, Florida prevailed 1-0 in OT. We break down what the Pyotr Kochetkov extension and Cayden Primeau waiver move means for the Canes in net. We look ahead to the next two matchups for Carolina vs. Washington and Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes are set to raise their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs. the Florida Panthers this upcoming Tuesday, September 29th. Kat & Rich preview the matchup, as well as break down the pre-season action between the two teams. Are there any spots available for Bradly Nadeau? And how do you watch the Canes play on the Hurricanes Hockey Network? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alexander Nikishin requested a trade at the end of the season and the request still stands as of Monday's reporting per Pierre LeBrun. The Canes released a statement today that all but marks the end of the Nikishin era in Raleigh. While one era ends, another continues as Jordan Staal signed a 1 year contract extension thru the 2027-2028 season. Also in this episode, we give our Over/Under predictions for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2026-27. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our Annual NHL Metro Division Predictions episode where we go from 8-1 to predict where teams will finish the 2026-2027 season in the division. We also break down some signings for the Hurricanes and where they fit in the roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Hurricanes Hockey Network has been announced as the new home of Carolina Hurricanes games. It has been announced the entire team will be back (Mike, Tripp, Hannah, Shane) and they will be streamed on Prime Video. Alexander Nikishin has yet to sign, but this has happened before with the Canes. And where does Connor Hellebuyck's public trade request leave the Canes in the sweepstakes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.