Locked On Hurricanes - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Hurricanes

Over the last two days, there has been some news surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes & the Chicago Wolves. The Hurricanes announced the extension of Aleksi Heimosalmi. The 2025-26 Hurricanes team officially has its name on the Stanley Cup, forever etched in history. Also, the Wolves announced their 2026-27 AHL schedule. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes,  Zach begins the show by sharin...

During the mega final episode of 32 Thoughts before the summer break, Elliotte Freidman stated that the Carolina Hurricanes were looking to offer sheet a couple of players. One of them as Leo Carlsson, but the one that caught everyone's attention was Detroit Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson. That being said, does it make sense for the Hurricanes to offer sheet for Edvinsson, and would the Red Wings matc...

As we start a new week in the offseason, what's the latest news surrounding the Carolina Hurricanes? Between arbitration, a new signing, and a way too early roster projection, how are things shaping up in Raleigh? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the news of Ronan Seeley electing for arbitration. Earlier in the week, the Hurricanes gave...

After two days of not moves, it's clear that the Carolina Hurricanes are not making moves just to make moves. It's a smart play by the defending Stanley Cup champions, who have 98% of their roster coming back for the 2026-27 season. What does their roster situation look like? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on why the Hurricanes being pat...

After the first day of the NHL Free Agency, the Carolina Hurricanes remained relatively quiet when it came to moves. The defending Stanley Cup champions have 98% of their roster signed through next season, so it makes sense why they won't make many moves on Day 1. That said, what stood out? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on how the Hur...

It's officially here, the beginning of free agency as we start gearing up for the 2026-27 season. After acquiring K'Andre Miller on July 1, 2025, and Nikolaj Ehlers a couple of days later, what do the Carolina Hurricanes have in store this time around? Will they sign any free agents? Will they extend anyone? Who could be the targets for Eric Tulsky and the front office? On the Wednesday Edition of...

During the long and busy Day 2 at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired the rights to upcoming unrestricted free agent (UFA) John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks. They sent back the 192nd pick and restricted free agent (RFA) Kyle Masters. What does it mean now, and what is the plan for Carlson? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his though...

While the Carolina Hurricanes did trade out of Round 1 on Day 1, they were busy on Saturday for Day 2 of the NHL Draft. They drafted six players to add to the organization. Who are they, and what are the overall thoughts post-draft? On the Monday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the selections of William Håkansson, Wiggo Sörensson, and Zachary Lansar...

On Thursday morning, the Carolina Hurricanes released their 2026-27 preseason schedule, along with the Prospect Development schedule, which will begin on Sunday, June 28. What should fans expect from both? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the 2026-27 preseason schedule, which will include four games with the Nashville Predators and the...

After a wild Tuesday of trades, it seems like the NHL is not slowing down as more trades went down on Wednesday. Despite the Washington Capitals getting Alex Tuch, the Carolina Hurricanes are still in a great spot. That said, they have cropped up in trade rumors regarding Alexander Nikishin. Does it mean anything? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his...

As we get closer to the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes have the 31st overall pick. While most of the time they trade out of the first round to get more draft capital, what if they kept the pick? That said, if they do, who do they take at 31? On Tuesday, we talked about Tommy Bleyl; who else could be solid at 31? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show...

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class was announced on Monday. Unfortunately, Rod Brind'Amour did not get the call. How does this keep happening? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on why Rod Brind'Amour should have made the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class. When looking back on his whole career, Brind'Amour has the resume to get into the Hall....

The 2026 Stanley Cup Parade in downtown Raleigh was a movie on Saturday morning/afternoon. Over 180,000 Carolina Hurricanes fans flocked to downtown to celebrate their champions. There were projections of 100K fans to show up; however, the Caniacs came out in masses for the Hurricanes. In an area that has college rivalries, the Hurricanes bring everyone together. On the Monday Edition of Locked On...

As we wrap up the final show of the Stanley Cup Championship Week for the Carolina Hurricanes, who were the biggest standouts in the final series in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs? Who made the biggest impact en route to the Hurricanes' second Stanley Cup? Also, what should fans expect on Saturday for the Championship Parade in downtown Raleigh? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach b...

When it comes to culture, the Carolina Hurricanes set the standard for it. That said, what is "culture defining" when it comes to Carolina? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on how the Hurricanes embodied what it means to be a Carolina Hurricane in 2025-26. Every season we hear about how it starts with Rod Brind'Amour and how the culture...

 As we're still celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory, what were the 3 main takeaways from the series? Who stood out? What turned the tide? What does it mean for the team, organization, the fans? There's much that goes into a Stanley Cup Championship! On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on how the Hurricanes cemented the...

In honor of celebrating 10 Years of Locked On, we will be doing the Top 10 moments of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Carolina Hurricanes. Between heated moments, comebacks, overtime goals, and lifting of the cup, which 10 moments stood out above the rest? On the Tuesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on selections 10 through 7 of the Top 10 Mom...

THE CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE THE 2026 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!! They defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win their second-ever Stanley Cup in franchise history! Move over 2006; you have some company with the 2026 Hurricanes!!! On the Monday Stanley Cup Celebration Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the most complete Hurricanes win in the S...

The Carolina Hurricanes are ONE WIN AWAY from bringing their second-ever Stanley Cup to Raleigh after their 4-2 win in Game 5. It was their most complete Hurricanes win of the series, coming at the right time after winning back-to-back games. What stood out in the win, and how does this set up for a huge moment on Sunday night for Game 6? On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins...

The Carolina Hurricanes are seeking to take a 3-2 series lead after Thursday night's Game 5. What are the big storylines heading into Game 5 back in Raleigh as the Hurricanes look to take their first lead of the Stanley Cup Final? Who needs to step up, and who should we watch from the Hurricanes to continue their impact? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by shar...

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 4, 5-3, to even up the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece. Who stood out, what stood out, and what are the big storylines as the series shifts back to Raleigh for Game 5? On the Wednesday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes, Zach begins the show by sharing his thoughts on the Hurricanes' 5-3 win on Tuesday night to even the Stanley Cup Final at 2-2. Jordan Staal had...

It's a must-win Game 4 for the Carolina Hurricanes as they seek to avoid going 3-1 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. They have not lost back-to-back games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs; does that streak stay alive on Tuesday night? What are the main storylines heading into Game 4 as the Hurricanes hope to split on the road in Las Vegas before returning home for Game 5 o...

This Stanley Cup Final has had it all through three games. Multiple lead changes, multiple comebacks, goals overturned, and so much more. Game 3 was no exception, as the Hurricanes erased a four-goal deficit to go from down 4-0 to tie it 4-4 and force overtime. However, they would lose in double overtime, 5-4, after a bad bounce went off Brandon Bussi and into the net. Despite the ending, how much...

We got a series now! The Carolina Hurricanes erased a two-goal deficit to win 4-3 in overtime. For 50 minutes, the Hurricanes did not have a goal, but once Logan Stankoven gave them life, they scored three unanswered to take the lead. In the end, it was Seth Jarvis being the overtime hero to secure the Hurricanes' first Stanley Cup Final win since 2006. On the Friday Edition of Locked On Hurricane...

It's gameday once again as it's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to even the series 1-1 before it shifts to Las Vegas on Saturday. That said, what adjustments are the Hurricanes going to make? After learning what went wrong on Tuesday, how can they make those solutions and tweaks, then go take Game 2 at home? On the Thursday Edition of Locked On Hurricanes,...