The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to UNC and NC State basketball scheduling a non-conference matchup at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren debate how many Carolina Panthers players will be ranked in the NFL Top 100, as voted on by NFL players.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to reports of the Carolina Hurricanes considering trade offers for young restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the respective fits for Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson on their new NBA teams, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes being mentioned in trade rumors as the NHL offseason hot stove heats up. Should the Canes be willing to make big moves after winning the Stanley Cup?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young being voted the 98th best player in the NFL in the annual players’ poll.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss tonight’s 2026 NBA Draft, where two local collegiate players are likely to be selected very early in Duke’s Cameron Boozer and UNC’s Caleb Wilson.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd's 2025 season was a sign of positive things to come or simply a blip on the radar.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the announcement of the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, which yet again did not include Carolina Hurricanes legend and current head coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Hurricanes will buy out the contract of forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi if they are unable to trade him before NHL Free Agency.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes fans can best enjoy the Stanley Cup parade in downtown Raleigh, NC.