The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to ESPN releasing its initial Football Power Index rankings, discussing why preseason rankings can help push media narratives.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes' free agency getting a C grade from The Athletic. Does Carolina need to get more active, or are they preserving flexibility for future moves?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers edge rusher Nic Scourton being mentioned as a breakout candidate by ESPN's Benjamin Solak.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers DT Derrick Brown being ranked among the top 5 defensive tackles in the NFL, including one voter listing him as the top player at his position.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes' controversial Stanley Cup engraving, which includes the entirety of team owner Tom Dunon's immediate family. Were deserving names left off of the Cup?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren list their top stories to watch in ACC football as the start of the 2026 looms just around the corner.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players are under the most pressure going into the 2026 NFL Season as training camp approaches.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how ACC commissioner Jim Phillips needs to find ways to add revenue to the league, similar to how the Big 12 conference struck a $20 million per year deal with Monster Energy Drinks.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn was rated as the 8th best cornerback in the NFL according to NFL executives, but how Mike Jackson didn't receive any votes.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the US Men's soccer team losing to Belgium, 4-1, in the World Cup Round of 16, and how disappointing it was for USA Soccer to lose in bad way.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers being ranked with the 24th best roster in the NFL according to ESPN.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky still has a lot of options available this offseason if he decides to make a major move involving defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren blindly rank Carolina Panthers players 1-5 based on who they expect to have the best season in 2026.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren revisit the options available to the Carolina Hurricanes to add to their roster after they were unable to sign defenseman John Carlson to a contract.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which returning Carolina Panthers players have the most at stake in the 2027 season.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the start of NHL free agency, and the Carolina Hurricanes' lack of signings and/or trades so far. Will there be a big move coming for GM Eric Tulsky?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren debate which Carolina Panthers rookie, if any, could have the best chance to become a top 100 NFL player.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Hurricanes are eligible to sign contract extensions on July 1, and which of those players the Canes are likely to extend.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren assess the options available to the Carolina Hurricanes if they are unable to sign pending free agent defenseman John Carlson before unrestricted free agency opens tomorrow at noon.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren debate what kind of trades or signings the Carolina Hurricanes could make this week, with league free agency opening up on Wednesday.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown being ranked 90th in the 2026 edition of the NFL Top 100, as voted on by NFL players.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes trading for the signing rights to UFA defenseman John Carlson. Will the Canes sign the veteran d-man, or will he hit the open market on July 1?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the reports that the Carolina Hurricanes are in the market of trading defenseman Alexander Nikishin, possibly for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, or Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss ESPN's Bill Barnwell ranking the Carolina Panthers' offensive playmakers 28th out of 32 NFL teams. Is the ranking accurate, and which players can help boost that ranking in 2026?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why did this trade saga go down so quickly, and was it the right move for the Hornets?