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CanesCast

Carolina Hurricanes·Hosted by Mike Maniscalco and Shane Willis·331 episodes

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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.

Why listen

CanesCast gives Carolina Hurricanes fans a steady, inside-the-room companion to the NHL season. Play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco and analyst Shane Willis break down recent games, roster questions, playoff matchups, and fan questions with the perspective of people close to the team. It is best for listeners who want more than highlights, especially Canes fans who enjoy tactical talk, team context, and occasional staff or coach interviews.

Episodes

1 hr 29 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 326
Betting On Red

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.

1 hr 19 min
May 19, 2026Episode 325
Is The Waiting The Hardest Part?

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.

1 hr
May 13, 2026Episode 324
Spring Cleaning

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.

1 hr 15 min
May 1, 2026Episode 323
About That Brotherly Love Thing

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.

56 min
Apr 28, 2026Episode 322
Not As Easy As It Looked...

The Canes are onto Round 2! Shane and Mike go over the series against the Senators and how the Canes won it, from Frederik Andersen to the Stankoven line, and everything else in between.

1 hr 3 min
Apr 17, 2026Episode 321
(Part II): Know Your Capital Cities

Canes-Senators. Round 1. What do the Canes need to do to advance? What are the X-factors for both teams? Also, the two take a look back on the regular season and how big a deal it should be that the Canes are the top seed for the first time ever in the Eastern Conference.

1 hr 6 min
Mar 26, 2026Episode 320
Core Principles

The end of the regular season is in sight! What's left? Why might some of these games be crucial to the long run? What advantages do the Canes have? All that, and more...

44 min
Feb 25, 2026Episode 319
Medal Count

Shane and Mike take a look back at the Olympics. What can the experience do for the Canes players who represented their country? Does the USA's winning have an impact on youth hockey in the States? Plus, they look at the 25-game sprint ahead for Rod Brind'Amour's group.

1 hr 11 min
Jan 29, 2026Episode 318
One Game After Another

The Canes are looking to head into the Winter Olympics break strong. What has stood out about each position group? Plus, Shane and Mike break down just how much having Jaccob Slavin back in the lineup helps.

1 hr 6 min
Jan 15, 2026Episode 317
Crunching The Numbers

This season's schedule has been crazy! The guys dissect playing so many games in such little time, and what the post-Olympic break can look like. Plus, the guys chat about Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Logan Stankoven, and more...

1 hr 2 min
Jan 9, 2026Episode 316
Second Half Kickoff

The Canes have just passed the halfway point of their season. Where has the team improved since Oct. 9, and where can they still get better? Plus, what has the line of Nikolaj Ehlers, Sebastian Aho, and Andrei Svechnikov rolling? All that, and more...

1 hr 12 min
Dec 3, 2025Episode 315
Magic Bus(si)

Brandon Bussi is 7-1 through his first eight NHL starts. How? Why? The fellas discuss. Plus, they look at the start of Seth Jarvis' season and answer some of your questions.

1 hr 21 min
Nov 14, 2025Episode 314
Sharp Creases

Canes Goalie Coach Paul Schonfelder joins Shane and Mike to talk about managing three goalies and their minutes, identifying a player that can help the organization, and how he puts the schedule of who plays when together.  Plus, the guys break down the Canes' season so far. The good, the really good, and the can be better.

1 hr 27 min
Nov 7, 2025Episode 313
Keeping The Beat

How are the Canes continuing to stack wins with all of the injuries they have? Mike and Shane discuss, talk about the start to the season for a few individuals, and, as always, answer your questions.

1 hr 1 min
Oct 29, 2025Episode 312
Go Fish

The guys cover Sebastian Aho’s start to the season, Seth Jarvis' goal-scoring barrage, and more. Plus, the injury bug is biting early, but is there a silver lining that can come of it later on?

1 hr 4 min
Oct 8, 2025Episode 311
Season's Greetings

Opening Night is here! Shane and Mike reflect on the moves the Canes have made and look ahead to what the season holds for them. Plus, they look around the league and take your questions.

58 min
Oct 1, 2025Episode 310
What To Watch

Shane and Mike look ahead to the start of the regular season and look back on what has stood out in the preseason. Plus, Canes Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston stops by to talk about staying sharp at the beginning of the season with all of the travel.

1 hr 11 min
Sep 17, 2025Episode 309
Analyze This

Canes GM Eric Tulsky joins Shane and Mike to give his thoughts on what he’s looking for in training camp, how there is really no more off-season when building a team, and much more. Also, the guys give their thoughts on what to watch for over the next few weeks, look around the Metropolitan Division, and answer a few of your questions.

1 hr 5 min
Jul 16, 2025Episode 308
Summer Winds

Now that the dust has settled, what impact will Nikolaj Ehlers and K'Andre Miller have on the Canes? Shane and Mike discuss that and go over some other big stories from the offseason. Plus, Scott Burnside joins the show.

1 hr 3 min
Jun 25, 2025Episode 307
Natural Selections

Shane and Mike go over the draft process and what to expect from the Canes this weekend. Does the draft change this year with teams selecting from off-site locations? Does it change the potential for big things to happen around the league? All that, and some free agency talk, as well.

1 hr 7 min
Jun 11, 2025Episode 306
What Was & What Shall Be

Shane and Mike look back on the Canes' playoff run. What can be taken out of this season, and what is ahead in the off-season? The fellas also take a glance at the NHL Awards and reflect back on Jesper Fast's career.

44 min
May 21, 2025Episode 305
The Road Continues...

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final didn't go the way of the Canes. Now what? The guys also look back on Round 2 and explain why winning is never boring.

1 hr 7 min
May 1, 2025Episode 304
Big Steps

The Canes are moving on to the second round! Andrei Svechnikov and the defense are rolling.  What did the Canes do right, and what will they have to do differently in the next series?  How much do these days of rest matter?

1 hr 9 min
Apr 23, 2025Episode 303
Forces Of Good

The Canes are up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Devils! What's working? What has Shane noticed about the offense? What changes now that the series shifts to Newark?

1 hr 21 min
Apr 18, 2025Episode 302
And Now Comes The Fun Part...

The regular season is over. What were the biggest takeaways from Game #1 to Game #82? Now, the Canes get set to face the Devils. Which team checks the boxes?

1 hr 8 min
Apr 1, 2025Episode 301
Hits of the 70's

Taylor Hall and Mark Jankowski have Canes fans loving the '70s lately. Can they keep up their spectacular production? Plus, what makes Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis so good together?

1 hr 15 min
Mar 27, 2025Episode 300
Peak Performance

The Canes are 9-2 in their last 11 games. What have they done well? The guys look back on that and discuss what it is about the Canes' style of play that has some new players adapting quickly.

1 hr 1 min
Mar 13, 2025Episode 299
Something New

The trade deadline has finally come and gone. Shane and Mike go over what happened and how the new guys are fitting in so far. Plus, with a month to go in the regular season, why has the team been so good on home ice?

1 hr 21 min
Mar 5, 2025Episode 298
Deadlines

Shane and Mike chat about the upcoming trade deadline and why this is a tough week for everyone involved. The two also take one final look back at the 4 Nations Face-Off on the Hurricanes and how nice it feels that the hockey world finally noticed how good Jaccob Slavin is. Plus, they look at the biggest concerns for the stretch run, explain why it takes time for some players to adjust to their new team, and why the road has been unkind to the Canes, but they excel at home.

51 min
Jan 29, 2025Episode 297
A Moose & An MVP Walk Into A Locker Room...

Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall? Carolina Hurricanes? You bet. Shane and Mike discuss the trade, the impact it has on the team, and the league. They also get into why this is an important stretch leading up to the 4 Nations break and how the group can position themselves for when play resumes. Plus, Hurricanes Alumnus Steve Rice, now the head coach at UNC Hockey, stops by to chat a little college hockey before the Governor's Cup.

1 hr 22 min
Jan 16, 2025Episode 296
Moments, Milestones and the Midway

Shane and Mike take one final look back on Eric Staal's Hall of Fame Weekend and the first half of the season. In addition to those items, they discuss upcoming milestones, the schedule ahead, and delve into what some of the issues have been for the team when it comes to starting on time.

1 hr 21 min
Jan 8, 2025Episode 295
12's Going To The Rafters

As the Canes get set to celebrate Eric Staal this weekend, Shane and Mike take a look back on his career and his impact on the organization. Plus, the guys discuss the first half of this season and take a glance at what's to come.

57 min
Dec 18, 2024Episode 294
Santa's Mailbag

The final CanesCast of 2024 is all about you and your questions! Shane and Mike answer as many as they can and discuss the team's latest stretch of play too.

1 hr 5 min
Dec 2, 2024Episode 293
Can't Spell Canes Without...

Just a day after Martin Necas was named the NHL's First Star of the Month, the guys go over his start to the year, why his success has happened, and whether it is sustainable or not. Plus, David Rabin, Vice President of SSG Marketing for Lenovo, joins the show and talks about why Lenovo is such a good fit for the naming rights to the Hurricanes' home.

1 hr 17 min
Nov 6, 2024Episode 292
Rising Stars

The Canes (and Martin Necas) are off to a great start this season. Why? And why is it not a surprise? With the hot start, how much more important does that make the month of November?

1 hr 11 min
Nov 1, 2024Episode 291
Back Home!

Following up a 5-1 road trip with an 8-2 win at Lenovo Center? That's a heck of a way to end October. The guys review what's stood out and explain why the special teams have been special. Plus, they chat about Martin Necas' hot start and Sebastian Aho's continued climb up the team's record books.

1 hr 21 min
Oct 16, 2024Episode 290
The Long and Winding Road

We're two games into the Canes' regular season. What have we learned? The guys answer that, chat about Jackson Blake, the upcoming State Fair Road Trip, and more!

1 hr 14 min
Oct 8, 2024Episode 289
For Real

The regular season opens Friday and Shane and Mike have a look at the Canes roster. What and who stood out during training camp and the pre-season? Plus, the two welcome in a very special guest as President Doug Warf comes on to talk about the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation fundraising efforts and how the team is helping those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

1 hr 15 min
Oct 1, 2024Episode 288
What Have We Learned?

The Canes have played three preseason games, what can be gleaned from the performances so far? Shane dives into what’s the hardest part of camp when it’s only at the halfway point, plus, Strength & Conditioning Coach Bill Burniston joins the show.

1 hr 25 min
Sep 24, 2024Episode 287
We Know What The Canes Did This Summer

Shane and Mike are back! The guys discuss the offseason that was and chat about what the expectations should be going into the upcoming season.

1 hr 28 min
May 30, 2024Episode 286
Are You Ready For The Summer?

Shane and Mike put a bow on the season by looking back on the playoff run, discussing Rod Brind'Amour's new contract extension, and the recent changes to the Canes' front office. Plus, of course, they take your questions.

1 hr 33 min
May 15, 2024Episode 285
Harness The Good, Block Out The Bad

The Canes were down 3-0 in the second round, but now have momentum on their side. How did we get there? Shane and Mike get into why it shouldn't be a surprise and why the Canes don't let the circumstances bother them.

1 hr 37 min
May 8, 2024Episode 284
Something Yogi Berra Said...

After two games in the second round, the Canes have some work to do. Shane and Mike go over what's been good, what's not been good, and why it takes four games to win a series.

1 hr 16 min
May 2, 2024Episode 283
Manhattan Project

Shane and Mike recap the series victory over the Islanders, look ahead to Round 2, what needs to happen, what advantages there are, and what kind of environment to expect in both buildings.

1 hr 23 min
Apr 24, 2024Episode 282
Comeback Sauce

The Canes have a 2-0 series lead over the Islanders. Shane and Mike discuss what a comeback win can do for a team in a seven-game series and they answer your questions.

1 hr 6 min
Apr 18, 2024Episode 281
And Now This...

A first-round matchup against the Islanders awaits. Who and what will be the keys? Shane and Mike discuss, and also look back on the 82 games that were.

1 hr 20 min
Apr 10, 2024Episode 280
What Goes Around Comes Back Around

Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal? Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal. That, plus a discussion of Seth Jarvis reaching the 30-goal mark as Scott Burnside joins the show. The fellas also get into the season thus far, how the Canes changed the perception around the league under Rod Brind'Amour, and more.

50 min
Apr 10, 2024Episode 280
What Goes Around Comes Back Around

Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal? Another Svechnikov lacrosse goal. That, plus a discussion of Seth Jarvis reaching the 30-goal mark as Scott Burnside joins the show. The fellas also get into the season thus far, how the Canes changed the perception around the league under Rod Brin'dAmour, and more.

1 hr 28 min
Apr 2, 2024Episode 279
Peak Performance

Are the Canes at their best as they close in on the playoffs? The fellas try and answer that, plus elaborate on how hard it is to make the postseason six years in a row.

1 hr 27 min
Mar 27, 2024Episode 278
Single Digits

We're in the final stretch of the regular season. How do the analytics say a team played well, but the team still lost? Plus, a reminder that the people who play the game are human.