Canes Crushing it on the Road: Necas & Gostisbehere Lead the Charge!

Join us for an episode packed with insights and excitement as we welcome stormTRacker "Insiders" Erin Manning and Katie Bartlett to explore the Carolina Hurricanes' remarkable start to the season. With significant roster changes, hear Erin and Katie's take on how the team's dynamics have evolved, and get an insider's view on the impressive transformations under Coach Rod Brind'Amour. Erin also shares thrilling news about her latest book release, "Twist," part of her Wizard Mischief series for young adults, and hints at the possibility of diving into hockey fiction, adding a literary flair to our hockey-centric discussion. On the ice, the Hurricanes are turning heads with standout performances from players like Ghost, Burns, and Slavin. Discover how Ghost's power play prowess and the defensive excellence of Burns and Slavin are shaping the team's success. We examine the goaltending landscape, where Freddie Anderson's top-tier stats and Kochetkov's steady reliability provide a solid backbone for the Hurricanes' defense. This episode unpacks the strategic goalie rotation and the chemistry brewing among players like Martin Necas, Eric Robinson, and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, promising an exciting offensive future. Don't miss the conversation about the fourth line's potential, featuring Jack Drury, Jackson Blake, and William Carrier, whose recent performances hint at becoming more than just a supporting cast. As we wrap up, there's a deep dive into the Metro Division standings and predictions, reflecting on the Hurricanes' transformation into a cohesive, purpose-driven unit. With optimism and excitement reverberating throughout, the episode sets the stage for a thrilling season ahead for the Carolina Hurricanes, particularly as they finish of this early season challenging road trip. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:39 Erin Manning Discusses the Release of her New Novel, "Twist" 00:05:43 D-Corps Leading the way! Skjei & Pesce who? 00:14:53 Goalies' Andersen & Kochetkov - Potential to be #1 in the league? 00:19:29 Necas/Kotkaniemi/Robinson Unit Showing Promise 00:27:14 Carrier/Drury/Blake 4th Line Raising Questions 00:35:03 Andrei Svechnikov - More to Give! 00:41:41 Areas of Improvement - yes, there are some! 00:47:05 One Word to Sum up Canes' Season Outlook! 00:52:44 How Will Canes Stack up in Metro? #canes #hockey #carolinahurricanes #nhl #thehockeyguy #topshelfhockey #stormtracker