The SurgeCast

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.

Who are the Top 4 Carolina Hurricanes of All-Time? We share our Mount Rushmore of Hurricanes. Note: This is a post-relocation draft after the Hurricanes relocated to North Carolina. This does not take into account any stats/affiliation with the Hartford Whalers. 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's contract extension is still looming, so Kat & Rich dive into the possibility of another Martin Necas situation. And from one man's future to another - how much longer will Rod Brind'Amour coach the Carolina Hurricanes. The episode concludes with a snake draft of the best Canes moments from the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. 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 2026-2027 Schedule has been released and we're here to break it all down! Kat & Rich share their Top 5 games of Carolina's season, the stretch of games they believe will be the most difficult for the defending Stanley Cup Champs, as well as the stretch games they are most looking forward to. We deep dive into the decision for Opening Night vs. Florida to be played at 5pm on a Tuesday. And of course we talk about why there are so many Dundons on the Stanley Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kat + Rich are back to discuss Freddie Andersen heading to Edmonton and where that leaves the Canes goaltending. Alexander Nikishin continues to be in trade rumors, but will Eric Tulsky pull the trigger? Or could Tulsky be looking at an even bigger move such as offer sheeting Connor Bedard or Adam Fantilli? 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 offseason has officially begun. Will Nikishin be paid $8 Million plus? What are the Canes plans with John Carlson? Could Eric Tulsky offer sheet a young star? Kat & Rich break down a quiet day 1 of Free Agency from the Canes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After winning the 2026 Stanley Cup, the Canes are on the quest to repeat again. However, will Eric Tulsky look to keep the same team, or will he look to upgrade? Kat & Rich also break down the Canes parade in downtown Raleigh and ask why Rod Brind'Amour still is not in the Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 20:00 Championship Reactions 20:01 - 53:55 SCF Final Recap 5 3:56 - 1:02:40 Offseason Hot Takes 1:02:41 - Canes Dynasty? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Eastern Conference. Kat & Rich share what has impressed them following the olympic break, some thoughts on the Canes being quiet prior to the trade deadline, and a look ahead at the back half of the current west coast trip. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Kat, Rich, and Zach talk about the value of Brandon Bussi's 3 Year contract extension and how it opens up the Canes to make a monster move this offseason. In the midst of the Olympics, the crew looks at the Canes performances in Milan, and preview/predict the semi-finals and gold medal game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is GM Eric Tulsky Cooking? As we are three weeks away from the NHL Trade deadline, The Surgecast looks at the three following areas the Canes could go at the deadline: Depth Addition, Middle of the Road Addition, or swing for the fences for a SuperStar. Who would you want the Canes to trade for at the deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The SurgeCast crew is back! With the Olympic Break right upon us, we look at the current Canes team, coaching, and players as we hand out grades for performances this season. We also give our podium predictions for Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Top Teams in the Eastern and Western Conference face-off on Saturday night. DNVR’s Bailey Curtis is back to preview the monster Canes vs. Avs matchup as both teams will wear their throwback uniforms once again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite an up and down 1st half of the NHL season, an unprecedented number of injures, and goaltending inconsistencies - the Carolina Hurricanes still sit at the top of the Eastern Conference. Rich, Zach, and Kat are back to discuss who on the Canes has impressed and disappointed us so far during the 2025-26 season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Despite being tied for the worst PowerPlay in NHL, the Canes are atop of the Metro Division as we are 1/4 of the way through the 2025-26 season. Kat & Rich like Jackson Blake’s play, dislike Pyotr Kochetkov not getting the shutout in Boston, and we look ahead to Nikolaj Ehlers’ return to Winnipeg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Early in the Canes season, we ask if we’re concerned or not concerned with different phases of this Hurricanes team. After his first career fight, we discuss Logan Stankoven’s impact in Carolina. And unfortunately, yet another injury has struck this team. All of that, and more, on this week’s episode 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 Hurricanes Blue Line takes another loss after Jalen Chatfield’s departure Thursday night vs. Minnesota. On a positive note, we have seen the returns of Pyotr Kochetkov and K’Andre Miller. Bradly Nadeau & Nikolaj Ehlers score their 1st goals as Hurricanes. We share our like & dislikes from the past four games, and we preview the first back-to-back of the season for Carolina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Carolina Hurricanes are down six of their opening night starters, the depleted Canes team is getting zero help from the officials. In a solo pod with Rich, we return our ‘Better, Worse, or the Same’ segment to discuss the team through 9 games, and as always we share our likes & dislikes from the previous games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.