The Drive with Tim Donnelly

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-1 in Game One of the second round in front of their home crowd inside PNC Arena. Not only did the Hurricanes' defensemen deliver, but Seth Jarvis, Sebastian Aho, Jordan Staal, and Jordan Martinook all had great showings. Dennis Cox & Brian Murphy, WRALSports investigator, discuss the good start to the series. 

Scott Fitterer, general manager of the Carolina Panthers joins Dennis & Louis to discuss the process of drafting Bryce Young and when he knew that he was the guy. He also explains what the goals are of the team now that Young is their quarterback and with the acquired players they've bought in during the off-season.   Also, Chris, Dennis, and Louis "Hit & Quit It" on various topi...

Jamie Hersch, NHL Network, joins Dennis & Louis to provide insight on game one of the second round between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes. She gives us a preview of what the Hurricanes can expect in rookie goaltender Arika Schmid of the Devils. She also responds to Dennis & Louis's question of whether the Hurricanes have the advantage in net. Also, on Wednesday, the state of...

A historic playoff rival is renewed as the New Jersey Devils face the Carolina Hurricanes in game one of the second rounds in the Stanely Cup Playoffs. Dennis Cox & Louis Fernandez, WRAL Sports, are outside of PNC Arena to preview the matchup tonight. Not only is there a lot of history between these two teams, but they battled for the first-place spot in the Metropolitan Divison throughout the...

During the "Daily Checkdown" Chris and Dennis discuss how there's already a mock draft out for the 2024 NFL Draft and it has Drake Maye projected to go fourth overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Also, the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs begins tomorrow night as the Carolina Hurricanes welcome the New Jersey Devils to PNC Arena for Game One. The Devils are coming off a 4-0 win over the Ne...

When fans walk into PNC Arena tomorrow for game one of the second round between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes, they'll see some Devils fans in attendance and most likely they'll be from the local area. This has always been an ongoing joke with the Hurricanes fanbase when it comes to opposing fans attending games in Raleigh. Well, public data shows that in nearby cities in Raleigh,...

The stage is now set for the second round for the Carolina Hurricanes as they'll face Metropolitan opponent, the New Jersey Devils with whom they split in the regular season. Freddie Anderson didn't face the New Jersey Devils in the regular season as Antti Raanta got the shootout win and Pyotr Kochetkov acquired one win and two losses in front of the net, leaving us with the question of who should...

In the Daily Checkdown, Chris Lea & Dennis Cox share the tops stories of the day, including UNC football coach Mack Brown not liking how ACC football has gone away from divisions, Steph Curry dropping 50 points against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Playoffs, the NFL Draft, Carolina Hurricanes, and more. 

UNC football coach Mack Brown told Adam Gold that he's not a fan of divisions being taken away in ACC football. Chris Lea & Dennis Cox state why they believe no divisions is the best thing for the conference.  Plus, they "Hit It & Quit It" on various topics including the Carolina Panthers and the NFL Draft, Steph Curry scoring 50 points in Game 7 of their first-round matchup in the NB...

Vashti Hurt of Carolina Blitz breaks down the NFL Draft of the Carolina Panthers, and offers her take on 2023 NFL Draft class for Carolina, including BJ Johnson and Bryce Young. Plus, Dennis Cox & Chris Lea differ on when players should come out college to the NFL Draft after only one NC State football player was drafted. 

Chris Lea & Dennis Cox discuss the top stories of the weekend, including the NFL Draft and the picks made by the Carolina Panthers, and offer their draft grades for Carolina. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes await the winner of the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers in Game 7 of their first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including who should start in goal for the Hurricanes. Also,...

There's a lot to hit on during today's daily check-down including day two of the NFL Draft, North Meck star Isaiah Evans committing to Duke, Bryce Young going number one to the Carolina Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes needing a must-win against the New York Islanders tonight in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Chris Lea and Dennis Cox share what they're most excited about with Bryce Young...

Can the Carolina Hurricanes take care of business against the New York Islanders in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Rod Brind'Amour didn't comment on who the starting goaltender would be ahead of tonight's game. The bigger question that needs to be answered is which player is going to step up for a close-out series win. Also, Kacy Hintz, WRAL Sports comments on if the fanbase is being too nega...

It's official, last night with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers selected Bryce Young as their future quarterback. Bryce Young had his introductory press conference this afternoon at Bank of America Stadium as he spoke with the media. Pat Welter of WRAL Sports is on-site and shares what the experience was like as the fans welcomed Bryce Young and what stood out the...

Former NFL quarterback and CBS correspondent Boomer Esiason spoke with Chris Lea about who he thinks the Carolina Panthers will be picking first overall. Boomer also speaks on his relationship with his former roommate Frank Reich and how much he's spoken with him ahead of the NFL Draft. He also shares what Frank Reich needs to do in his first season as head coach for the Carolina Panthers, with th...

Pat Welter, WRAL News joins Chris and Dennis from the Carolina Panthers headquarters in Charlotte ahead of the NFL Draft this evening. Pat describes what the atmosphere is like at the facility and what he's expecting as he provides draft coverage tonight for WRAL. Chris and Dennis give him five questions to answer and try to see if Pat has received a sneak peek at who the Panthers are selecting to...

The day has finally arrived, the NFL Draft is here. Chris Lea and Dennis Cox have you pre-draft coverage on 99.9 The Fan. Speculation shows that Alabama quarterback Bryce Young seems to be the guy despite his size. After the Panthers select their first overall pick in the draft, what's left for them in the draft and what other players are needed to make sure their top-draft pick is successful in h...

Sal Paolantonio, ESPN NFL correspondent discusses his process of being embedded with the Carolina Panthers for NFL Draft coverage. He's been providing speaking with different individuals within the Panthers organization about the available quarterbacks in this year's draft class and what they've been looking for. He also shares the potential that the quarterback drafted has when it comes to learni...

The Hurricanes had a chance last even in Game 5 inside PNC Arena to advance to the second of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the New York Islanders had other plans... The "Hockey Gods" indeed weren't on the side of the Hurricanes as their first goal scored on the power play was called back due to an office call, and Brock Nelson was able to make it 2-0 by volleying down a puck that bounced off the f...

After an anonymous Reddit post, the betting lines for Will Levis to be taken by the Carolina Panthers have drastically shifted. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio point out how Las Vegas betting odds can drastically shift around the NFL Draft, and how sports books have to take all things into consideration. Also during the Daily Checkdown, conversations about the S2 congitive test, The Miami Heat and Jimm...

Daron Vaught of USA Baseball broke down the long term ramifications for UNC baseball and NC State baseball after both teams got swept in their respective series in ACC baseball over the weekend. Joe Giglio points out to Daron that if something good can happen to North Carolina, it will. Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle shared with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio that the Houston Texans might...

Even with a 3-1 series lead, the Carolina Hurricanes need to treat Game 5 against the New York Islanders as a 'must-win' game to be well rested for the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against either the New York Rangers or the New Jersey Devils. Mike Maniscalco previews tonight's Game 5 between the Canes & Isles.

The Carolina Hurricanes have a chance to close out their series against the New York Islanders in Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio point out how the Canes need to approach it as a must-win. Plus, Jimmy Butler continues to show he steps it up in the NBA playoffs for the Miami Heat. 

In the Daily Checkdown, Joe Ovies & Louis Fernandez discuss the latest with the college basketball transfer portal with UNC basketball and NC State basketball adding players through the portal, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers being traded to the New York Jets, the SEC looking to eliminate storming the field and court after wins; the NFL Draft finally arriving for the Carolina Panthers, and...

The Carolina Panthers are taking a quarterback No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, with signs pointing towards Alabama football QB Bryce Young. Joe Ovies & Louis Fernandez point out that whether it's Young or CJ Stroud, that first-round QB's have a 50/50 chance of hitting at best. Ovies & Fernandez react to the breaking news that Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was officially being tra...