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Carolina Hurricanes
NHL
Stanley Cup
NHL Playoffs
Rod Brind'amour
Florida Panthers
New York Rangers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sebastian Aho
Martin Necas
New Jersey Devils
Boston Bruins
R&D Brewing
NHL Season
Power Play
Frederik Andersen
Eric Staal
Seth Jarvis
Bill Burniston

CanesCast is the official long-form podcast of the Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Play-By-Play voice Mike Maniscalco and Broadcast Analyst Shane Willis, CanesCast brings you the inside scoop on the Hurricanes with exclusive interviews, analysis, and more.

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Latest Episodes

Canes. Golden Knights. Stanley Cup Final. Shane and Mike recap the Eastern Conference Final and look at the matchups that will be key against Vegas.

An Eastern Conference Final Preview? You bet. The guys talk all things Canes and Canadiens, and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins them to talk about the long break that was.

8-0 and onward to the Eastern Conference Final! Shane and Mike go over the second round sweep of the Flyers and what the Canes need to do to keep it up. Plus, a few new contracts, a look around the rest of the playoffs, and your questions.

Canes Assistant Coach Jeff Daniels joins Shane and Mike to preview Round 2! He talks about the development of the young forwards, and of course, the matchup with the Flyers.

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Recent Guests

Hannah Yates
Guest joining CanesCast
CanesCast / Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 326: Betting On Red
Jeff Daniels
Assistant Coach for the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 323: About That Brotherly Love Thing
Paul Schonfelder
Carolina Hurricanes goaltending coach
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 314: Sharp Creases
Eric Tulsky
General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 309: Analyze This
Steve Rice
Head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heel Hockey Program, former NHL player
UNC Hockey Club
Episode: Episode 297: A Moose & An MVP Walk Into A Locker Room...
David Rabin
Vice President in SSG Marketing for Lenovo
Lenovo
Episode: Episode 293: Can't Spell Canes Without...
Doug Warf
Team president of the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 289: For Real
Bill Burniston
Head strength and conditioning coach for the Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
Episode: Episode 288: What Have We Learned?
Scott Burnside
A former co-host on CanesCast and NHL analyst
Formerly with The Athletic
Episode: Episode 280: What Goes Around Comes Back Around

Host

Shane Willis
Broadcast analyst and co-host; longtime Hurricanes broadcaster with CanesCast involvement

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 678 ratings
  • No show. What a surprise.

    Worst posting schedule in the history of podcasts. And it seems to get worse and worse.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Itdobelikethatsometimess
    United States2 months ago
  • Listener from Brazil

    Mike and Shane, thanks for your podcast. Great listen! Here in Brazil I can see all Canes games but it’s nice to listen you both off the broadcast. Keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fernando N Aguiar
    Brazila year ago
  • Disrespect NC State Ice Pack

    The next time you decide to make fun of a club level hockey team you might wanna think about it You put predictions out there. 9 to 2. Seven to one.? I believe that that’s what you had in your podcast.

    The NC State Ice Pack are a worthy opponent. I think maybe next time you should give them the respect they deserve when make predictions.

    I do like your podcast a lot. I am a Carolina hurricane Fan. I was an NC State fan before I was a hurricanes fan.

    Who won the game again? That’s right NC... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sport radio
    United Statesa year ago
  • Neglected

    Mike and Shane are homers. The Hurricanes can do no wrong according to these two. The Canes fans apparently don’t know anything, it would seem. Once Mike and Shane start answering listener questions, the show becomes unworthy of listening as they answer every insufferable question. For real Hurricanes insider information, listen to Canes Corner and/or Adam Gold’s podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tango McKay
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the show but a suggestion

    Hey great show for hard core fans. Just a suggestion though- I get that people on the internet vent frustration and freak out on the team. Sometimes I think it’s real, other times I think they are just trying to humorous. Sometimes I agree it is down right mean. But here’s the suggestion: My personal take is that sometimes you’re venting your frustration too on the fans. If you’re going to defend a position such as “every player is going to go through a slump” please do so more consistently in a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ytytvytyv
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Lots of episode depth on playoff strategies and depth players
Guest segments and insider perspectives praised for providing behind-the-scenes context
Engaging hosts with strong Hurricanes insights and chemistry
Balanced mix of tactical analysis and fan-friendly banter
Audio balance and mic quality occasionally discussed by listeners

Chart Rankings

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#100
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#108
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Apple Podcasts
#11
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Apple Podcasts
#17
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#48
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 326: Betting On Red
Q: What wild card item do you think will be key?
Block shots and the ability to maintain net-front presence, plus the timing and efficiency of the Hurricanes' penalty kill and shorthanded goals as pivotal momentum shifts.
Episode 326: Betting On Red
Q: Who is the X-factor going into the series for the Hurricanes?
Multiple answers are given, including Sebastian Aho's line, Jordan Stahl's line with Ehlers and Martinuk, and Nikolai Ehlers as a potential seven-to-eight-point contributor given the series length.
Episode 326: Betting On Red
Q: Is there one particular story line or player you are most proud of now that they have finally gotten to the finals?
They highlight Logan Stankoven's development into a second-line center, Taylor Hall's veteran presence guiding younger players, and captain Jordan Stahl's leadership and production as key personal storylines that embody the team's ascent.
Episode 323: About That Brotherly Love Thing
Q: Would you rather have the time between series or keep the rhythm by playing?
Daniels emphasizes that rest is valuable for healing, but the coaching staff prioritizes proper practice to stay sharp; the final call depends on player health and the matchup, with a preference for balancing rest and readiness.
Episode 318: One Game After Another
Q: How are players selected for the shootout?
Real time. It goes back to coach's gut, coach's feeling, what they've seen, because they do practice it in practice.

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Two longtime hockey broadcasters break down team performance, strategy, and playoff scenarios with insider perspectives and practical takeaways. Episodes frequently blend in-depth analysis of depth, goaltending, leadership, and team culture with guest interviews from coaches and staff, plus behind-the-scenes anecdotes that illuminate preparation, conditioning, and in-game decision-making. The show stands out for its approachable, insider vibe, strong chemistry between hosts, and willingness to blend tactical breakdowns with light banter and fan questions, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and relatable discussion around the Hurricanes and the broader NHL landscape.

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Recent guests on CanesCast include:

1. Hannah Yates
2. Jeff Daniels
3. Paul Schonfelder
4. Eric Tulsky
5. Steve Rice
6. David Rabin
7. Doug Warf
8. Bill Burniston

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