Tracking The Storm: Recent Episodes
Brandon Stanley, Matt Somma, Alex Ohari
Matt, Alex, and Brandon break down all things Carolina Hurricanes, including prospects, game and roster storylines, other assorted news and happenings around the NHL, and much, much more!
Matt and Brandon give live analysis during the St. Louis game, and talk about what's changed in the Hurricanes impressive three-game win streak against pretty strong opponents. They also discuss the goaltending, Seth Jarvis and Brent Burns' improvements, and more! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI /NJ/NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. Bet must win. $150 issued as six (6) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 12/30/22 at 11:59pm ET.. See terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/hockeyterms. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © NHL 2022. All Rights ReservedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon return to discuss the Hurricanes' continued slide, Pyotr Kochetkov's fantastic play and well-deserved extension, and welcome Austin Brass of Smaht Scouting to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft rankings recently published by Smaht.
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Matt and Brandon provide critical, but fair analysis of the current Hurricanes offense, including slow starts from too many relied-upon players. They also discuss the recent call-ups of Pyotr Kochetkov and Jack Drury and their potential impacts on the current roster.
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The guys welcome Cory Lavalette from the North State Journal and The Athletic on to talk about the dynamic duo of Andrei Svechnikov and Martin Necas, discuss the Hurricanes' special teams' struggles, and consider the surprising start for Jalen Chatfield.
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Matt and Brandon discuss the final couple games of the Hurricanes West Coast road trip, what the team should do with the second powerplay unit, and preview the upcoming 3-in-4 against Metropolitan Division foes over the weekend. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. Bet must win. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Free Bets are non-cashable and cannot be withdrawn. Free bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in any returns or winnings. Free Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Promotional offer period ends 1/15/23. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon discuss the Hurricanes' annual Western road trip during the North Carolina State Fair, including the second line's extremely exciting start, who's started hot, and who the team needs more from.
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Matt and Brandon discuss the Hurricanes' season opener against Columbus, talk about the big questions that the upcoming West coast road trip could answer, and take an early season look around the Metropolitan Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon welcome the Carolina Hurricanes play by play man, Mike Maniscalco, on to preview a highly intriguing season ahead. Topics include the incredible depth assembled on the team, what the team needs to do to get over the hump, and which young players are on the verge of breaking out.
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Matt and Brandon discuss the Hurricanes' impressive start to the preseason, Dylan Coghlan's debut, and the high-flying young talent on display in the forward ranks.
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The guys discuss what they saw during the Hurricanes prospects team's 2-1-0 performance at the in-town showcase, and consider the implications of Jake Gardiner's absence.
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Matt and Brandon talk about the upcoming prospects tournament the Hurricanes are hosting, and how the defense corps is now shaping up with old friend Calvin de Haan coming back on a PTO.
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The guys welcome 99.9 The Fan's Dennis Cox on to talk the Hurricanes' offseason, upcoming year's expectations, and give some very off-the-wall hot takes and conspiracies. Brought to you by The Hockey Podcast Network and DraftKings If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon talk about the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason... as much as they can. We're nearing the end of the offseason, there isn't much to talk about, so cut us some slack, okay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon welcome Canes Country writer Ryan Henkel on to talk the Carolina Hurricanes' addition of Paul Stastny, the hiring of AHL bench boss Brock Sheahan, and the new home jerseys the 'Canes will sport in 2022-23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon take a stab at ranking the Carolina Hurricanes' top ten prospects with the 2022 draft class now in tow. Somehow, between that and fan questions, they managed to fill 45 minutes in the most content-bereft juncture of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The guys welcome Jordan Malette of Puck Preps and Smaht Scouting on the pod to talk the resumption of the World Juniors and recently-concluded Hlinka tournament, as well as a bit about the Hurricanes farm system and 2022 draft class. They then dive into the Max Pacioretty injury, as well as extensions of restricted free agents Martin Necas and Max Lajoie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt interviews Chicago Wolves play-by-play man Jason Shaver to discuss the team's magical run to an American Hockey League championship. They also consider the myriad losses the team has since suffered, including that of their up-and-coming head coach, Ryan Warsofsky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Brandon go through an extensive list of fan questions, consider what Ethan Bear's re-signing means for the rest of the roster (and, especially, Martin Necas), and somehow find a way to fill almost an hour with the dead part of the off-season upon us.
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TW: Sexual Assault. Skip to 15:38 for the hockey analysis. Brandon and Matt discuss the Hockey Canada allegations and "Hush money" reportedly paid to keep sexual assault victims quiet. They also consider the Calgary Flames' tumultuous offseason, why Matthew Tkachuk has zero chance of becoming a Hurricane, and where the boys in Carolina stand heading into the quiet days of the summer. They also take fan questions about Nino Niederreiter, the prospect pool, and much more. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
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Brandon, Matt, and Alex discuss the Hurricanes' impressive draft class, the opening day of free agency, and the two massive trades that brought in veterans Brent Burns and Max Pacioretty.
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Matt and Brandon welcome the Canes Stats "Influencer" himself to talk about free agency, the current situation around Russia, and what the Hurricanes could do with DeAngelo (yeah, it was recorded before the draft, but oh well).
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Matt and Alex welcome Paul Zuk of Smaht Scouting onto the show to discuss the 2022 NHL Draft.
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Matt returns from his honeymoon to give his thoughts on how the Carolina Hurricanes' postseason ended, and he and Brandon grade each member of the 2021-22 team's season.
Brandon discusses the flaws that ended the Carolina Hurricanes' promising season, and what they need to do to solve them moving forward.
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Matt and Brandon interview Hurricanes assistant general manager Darren Yorke about the team's draft process and his rise to his position in the organization, and consider what's ailing the Hurricanes as they've allowed the New York Rangers to pull back even in their second round playoff series.
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Matt, Alex, and Brandon eulogize the Boston Bruins, consider the upcoming matchup with the New York Rangers, and consider the good and the bad from the Carolina Hurricanes' first seven postseason games.
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Matt and Brandon interview Chicago Wolves broadcaster Jason Shaver to talk about the team's upcoming playoff run, and Matt flies solo to discuss the first five games of the Bruins series.
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Matt and Brandon discuss the fantastic beginning to top goalie prospect Pyotr Kochetkov's career, and briefly look ahead at the playoffs for both the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Wolves.
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Matt, Alex, and Brandon discuss the nightmare in Colorado, expectations around Kochetkov, and give their choices for the biggest needs for Carolina in the playoffs.
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Matt and Alex talk about the seasons of a couple topical players, and give their best, Aaron Rodgers-esque R-E-L-A-X impressions.
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Matt and Brandon look at the Eastern Conference playoff participants and consider who might be the best matchup for the Hurricanes, and talk about the exciting AHL debuts of two of the system's top prospects, Noel Gunler and Vasili Ponomarev.
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Matt, Alex, and Brandon talk about a highly impressive 3-in-4 from the Hurricanes, and discuss the loaded roster of the Chicago Wolves - plus the new offensive weapon they're adding, too.
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Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Steven Lorentz back on the heels of his 100th NHL game, and chat with Hurricanes reporter Walt Ruff about the addition of Max Domi and where the Hurricanes stand in a loaded Eastern Conference.
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Matt and Brandon welcome Andrew Rinaldi of Field Pass Hockey on to talk about the Chicago Wolves' excellent season, including updates on top prospects Pyotr Kochetkov, Jamieson Rees, and Jack Drury. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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The band is back together, as Matt, Alex, and Brandon discuss the potential needs for the Hurricanes ahead of the trade deadline, and take fan trade proposals. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).
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Hurricanes prospect Ronan Seeley stops by, as does UMass broadcaster Nathan Strauss to chat about two promising players developing for the Minutemen this year - one of which is the system's top prospect, Scott Morrow. Matt and Brandon also consider what's ailing Martin Necas.
Matt and Brandon discuss the Hurricanes' impressive bounce-back week with three wins in four days, why Dominik Bokk's future looks bleak, and why you shouldn't be concerned (yet) about Martin Necas' inconsistencies.
Matt and Brandon welcome Scott Wheeler of The Athletic to talk about his system rankings, where the Hurricanes system is today, and discuss the mounting losses for the big club.
Matt and Brandon discuss what's ailing the Hurricanes, consider what the Hurricanes may be looking for as the trade deadline approaches, and laugh at a spoof Twitter account.
In this bonus episode, Brandon goes back through some of the best moments of jokes, interviews, and intros from the first year of Tracking The Storm.
Matt and Brandon look back and reminisce about the first year of the Tracking The Storm Podcast, including some of their favorite moments and interviews.
Matt and Brandon talk about the thrilling wins over the New York Rangers and Vegas Golden Knights, the scheduled loss against New Jersey, and introduce a new segment.
Matt and Brandon welcome Hurricanes assistant general manager Eric Tulsky and top prospects Jack Drury and Jamieson Rees to talk about their repsective seasons.
The guys discuss the mid-season addition of former University of Minnesota goaltender Jack LaFontaine, Evander Kane signing in Edmonton, and the next few weeks of the Carolina Hurricanes' schedule.
The guys welcome star forward Seth Jarvis onto the show to discuss his rookie season, talk about why the Hurricanes just feel different in 2021-22, and contemplate what in the world the Edmonton Oilers are doing.
Matt and Brandon welcome Hurricanes PA announcer Wade Minter onto the show to talk about the man behind the mic, preview the two pools for the upcoming 2022 World Juniors, and draft the Canes prospects attending for a little friendly wager.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Hurricanes forward (and unofficial fourth co-host) Steven Lorentz onto the podcast once again, and chat a bit about the upcoming World Junior Championships.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon take a few minutes to talk about how good Sebastian Aho is, consider Jalen Chatfield's Hurricanes future, and discuss the Hurricanes' back to back ejections.
The guys welcome Hurricanes official team reporter Walt Ruff onto the show to talk about the team, and tell on themselves with their personal "Spotify Wrapped" results.
Carolina Hurricanes prospect Bryce Montgomery stops by to chat, and the guys give their thoughts on the Hurricanes' stellar 4-1-1 road trip.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon talk about Jarvis (of course), the Hurricanes' west coast road trip, and give an extended prospect update, including a look back at a number of former prospects.
Matt and Brandon go over a "burn the tape" game in Florida, an impressive bounce-back against the defending champs, and see what's happening in Prospect-land.
Matt, Alex, Brandon, and Guest Host Andrew Schnittker break down the Jack Eichel trade to Vegas, Seth Jarvis' impressive first two games, and other storylines from the Hurricanes' nine-game season opening win streak.
Matt and Brandon discuss the heartbreaking story of Kyle Beach, and the NHL's utter failure to protect a young, promising player in the face of a predator employed by one of its most storied franchises.
Matt and Brandon discuss the Hurricanes hot, 5-0-0 start, talk about what's ailing the Toronto Maple Leafs, and consider the depth that has allowed the Hurricanes to overpower their first five opponents.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon talk about the Hurricanes' first two regular season games of the 2021-22 season, give an update on Ryan Suzuki's development, and discuss the upcoming Montreal Canadiens matchup.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon chat about the opening night's games, and give a brief preview of the season to come and what to expect from the Carolina Hurricanes this season.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Carolina's Assistant General Manager Eric Tulsky on to talk about his path to an NHL front office, the growth of analytics in the NHL, the Hurricanes' offseason, and much more!
Matt, Alex, and Brandon talk about the Hurricanes' first preseason game of the 2021-22 season, consider how the next couple weeks might shake out for some of the highest-profile youngsters, and check in on one struggling player overseas.
Brandon flies solo to recap what he saw from the prospects tournament in Tampa Bay, and presents a few questions the Hurricanes must answer as training camp opens up.
The guys welcome Hurricanes forward Steven Lorentz back on the show to talk about his offseason, what he learned his rookie year, what he's looking forward to in year 2, and cooking for himself now that former roommate Morgan Geekie is in Seattle (also featuring another special guest on this part).
Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Michael Smith onto the podcast to talk about the Hurricanes' offseason, and what the immediate future entails for the team.
Matt and Brandon discuss the optics around the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, and applaud the job-well-done by Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell in securing rising star Andrei Svechnikov for 8 years.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Hurricanes' Senior Director of Marketing Dan LaTorraca onto the pod to look behind the curtain at one of the best marketing and social media teams in all of sports.
Matt and Brandon take a look around the NHL's Metro Division and see what the layout for the Canes new (and old) division rivals will look like heading into the 2021-22 season.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon are joined by Aaron Schwartz to peel back the curtain on the inner workings of the Hurricanes franchise a bit, and discuss his journey to his prominent role in an NHL front office.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon welcome Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News and Sports Illustrated on to talk about the Hurricanes draft class, and Matt gets his chance to rant about last week's Canes moves.
Alex and Brandon briefly touch on the Carolina Hurricanes' 2021 draft class, and consider the ramifications of the polarizing moves the team made in the first few days of free agency.
Matt and Brandon discuss the surprising trade that sent Calder Trophy finalist Alex Nedeljkovic to the Detroit Red Wings, and what it means for the Hurricanes moving forward.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon discuss the signing of Jack Drury, loss of Dean Chynoweth to Toronto, and complete a full first-round 2021 NHL mock draft.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon break down the grades for each member of the 2020-21 Carolina Hurricanes, with an eye towards what they need to improve upon next season.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon discuss the good, bad, ugly, crazy, and fun trades submitted by the fans, as well as a couple potentially intriguing trade candidates circulating in the news and rumors lately.
Matt, Alex, and guest host Andrew Schnittker of Canes Country discuss the Hurricanes offseason outlook, consider potential outcomes in the Dougie Hamilton saga, and take fan questions.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon break down the ending to the Carolina Hurricanes' season, why the NHL's Department of Player Safety is a complete failure, and look ahead to what comes next for a franchise still very much on the rise.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon discuss the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery, what the Hurricanes may be looking for this off-season, and how they can potentially get back into their second round series against Tampa Bay.
Alex, Brandon, and guest Luke Schull discuss the first round series between the Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes, including Jordan Staal's pivotal overtime winner, bad officiating, and who the Canes need more from moving forward.
Matt, Alex, and Brandon look around the NHL and provide an update on each series around the league, including an in-depth analysis of how the Hurricanes jumped out to a 2-0 lead over Nashville as the series flips to the Music City.
Topics discussed:
Hurricanes emergin depth players, specifically the young fourth line of McCormick, Geekie, and Lorentz
Teuvo Teravainen's impact
Top-ten prospect rankings within the Hurricanes deep system.
This week, Matt and Brandon talk local hockey and give their weekly rundown on the Carolina Hurricanes
Topics discussed:
Eric Todd on NCSU Hockey and the "club" mantra
Alex Nedeljkovic pushing for the one slot
Hurricanes response to Tampa's physicality
Going back through the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, and if and how the landscape may have changed.
This week, Matt, Alex and Brandon cover more Carolina Hurricanes hockey.
Topics discussed:
Alex Nedeljkovic and Rod's lineup configurations
Vincent Trocheck
Vasili Ponamaryov and more prospect updates
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This week, Brandon, Matt and Alex cover the Carolina Hurricanes as they began the year 5-1-0, even while missing some of their most important contributors. Topics discussed:
Steven Lorentz and the taxi squad callups
Jack LaFontaine: buy his monster senior season at Minnesota?
The New York Rangers' culture
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