stormTRacker Podcast
...stormTRacker Podcast is your home for in-depth analysis of the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Wolves & Canes' prospects around the globe. Host Tom Ray is joined by regular contributors, "hockey savants" Erin Manning & Katie Bartlett, as well as "Insiders" Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & Andrew Rinaldi (Chicago Wolves), to cover all the top stories of your Carolina Hurricanes. In addition, from time-to-time, Tom welcomes special guests to the podcast.
There is also stormTRacker Website (www.stormtracker23.com), which features a blogger section, highlighting the latest blogs from Nick Bass, Erin Manning, Katie Bartlett & Rachel Barkley as well as stormTRacker Shoppe, your home for all stormTRacker merchandise.
Tom is also active on "X" connecting with other Hurricanes' fans on a regular basis (@stormTRacker24) as well as Facebook.
Episodes
76 episodes
Nadeau and Robidas On Fire | How Chicago Stops the Defensive Bleeding
Goals are flying, rumors are swirling, and the Wolves are making noise in the Central. Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports - Chicago) & I dive straight into Chicago’s scoring heater, why the top line is shredding coverages, and how a tightening b...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:01:27
Hurricanes' Deadline Question | Trade for a 2C or Roll With Stankoven?
The switch flipped. Carolina’s playing fast, disciplined hockey again, and it starts in the crease with Brandon Bussi’s calm poise turning thin shot diets into statement wins. We break down how a goalie built for high-danger bursts steadies the...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:16:13
Carolina's Pipeline Just Got Dangerous | Robidas, Poirier & Nadeau
Prospect momentum isn’t just a headline—it’s a pattern. December delivered a true snapshot of the Hurricanes’ pipeline: disciplined goaltending, a freshman sniper lighting up college hockey, and two AHL forwards forcing hard NHL decisions. We o...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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31:20
Hurricanes Defense Leaks High Danger Chances | System Failure
Pressure can sharpen or shatter a team. Erin, Katie & I unpack why the Hurricanes can look dominant for 50 minutes and then suddenly leak high danger chances, how injuries forced constant blue line shuffles, and why Slavin’s return could re...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:14:33
Suzuki, Nadeau, Robidas Connect | Chicago's Top Line Dominance #canes
A nine-game point streak tells a great story, but the real drama is how Chicago keeps building wins through chaos. Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Chicago) & I dig into the spark behind the surge: a top line that clicks in motion, a room that...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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51:18
These Undersized Prospects Are Proving Doubters Wrong #canes #hockey
Late picks, big swings, and a farm system that won’t stop churning: Nick Bass (Canes Prospects) & I break down which Carolina Hurricanes prospects took real steps forward and why their games now project at the NHL level. Our top five featur...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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34:57
Danault vs. Kadri vs. O'Reilly: Breaking Down the Canes' Center Options
A one-point gap at the top of the Metro. A power play finally finding a heartbeat. And a 2C question that just won’t go away. Erin, Katie & I take a clear-eyed look at the Carolina Hurricanes and ask what actually moves them from good to bu...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:15:18
Hurricanes' First Place is Slipping | Here's What Must Change
First place feels great until you look down and see seven teams breathing on your neck. We’re riding the high of two statement home wins and asking the bigger questions: what’s truly sustainable about Carolina’s surge, and what must change to k...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:03:05
Chicago's Thrilling Surge: Depth, Development, and a Five-Game Point Streak!
Five straight games with points and a lineup in constant motion—this is how Chicago turns chaos into momentum. I welcome in Andrew Rinaldi (On Tap Sports Net Chicago) as we pull back the curtain on the Wolves’ next-man-up reality: why a surging...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:00:17
Carolina Hurricanes DOMINATE Despite Injury Chaos
The standings say second in the East; the roster says “held together with duct tape.” Erin, Katie & I welcome in Rachel Barkley (Queen of the Puck) as we dig into how the Hurricanes keep winning through a bruising injury wave and a power pl...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:16:16
Canes Prospects Ignite the Ice: From College Rinks to Chicago Wolves!
Prospects who don’t fit the mold are redefining what the Hurricanes pipeline can be. We dive into a month where speed, vision, and edgework trumped old assumptions about height and heft, and where late-round bets started to look like long-term ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:10
Hurricanes Show They're ROAD WARRIORS Amid Injury Chaos
A two-week road grind, a stack of injuries, and a 4–2 record that says more about this team’s spine than the scoresheet. We unpack how the Hurricanes managed to bank points while learning hard lessons about where their ceiling really is—and wha...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:14:02
Chicago Wolves Kick Off the Season with Thrilling Action!
Goals came early, lessons came late. Andrew Rinaldi (OnTap Sports) joins stormTRacker Podcast & we open with the Wolves’ five-of-six start and dig into what the scoreboard hides: a team that can blitz an opponent in seven minutes, then figh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:15:35
Hurricanes’ Thrilling Road Trip: Key Players & Intense Showdowns Ahead
The Canes opened the season with speed, layers, and a surprising dose of finish, and the timing couldn’t be better with a daunting West Coast swing underway. Erin, Katie & I (stormTRacker Podcast) unpack why the defense already looks differ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:00:19
Get Ready for September's Canes' Prospects in the Spotlight!
Nick Bass, (Canes' Prospects), joins me as we break down the Hurricanes’ top prospect performers of the month, why their roles matter, and how close several are to NHL impact. From Russian leagues to the AHL and NCAA, we map the real developmen...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:16
Young Hurricanes Shine Bright in Preseason Action!
Erin, Katie & I are joined by Matt Somma as we break down a lively Hurricanes preseason: who popped at the prospect showcase, what the camp cuts mean, and how the top nine might actually score. Depth looks real, the blue line gets younger, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:15:38
The BIGGEST Storylines to Watch in Hurricanes' 2025 Season
What are the true difference-makers for the Hurricanes this season? Hockey's return brings renewed optimism for Carolina fans, but last year's underlying metrics tell a complex story that could shape the team's fortunes.The analytics pa...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:00:26
Lineup Chemistry and Scoring Potential: Breaking Down the Canes' Roster
How many points will Sebastian Aho score this season? Could Seth Jarvis crack the 75-point barrier? Will Alexander Nikishin partner with Jacob Slavin on the top defensive pair? The stormTRacker crew tackles these questions and more as they proj...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:07:30
Why Does Carolina Keep Betting on Russian Prospects When Others Won't?
Carolina's scouting department pulled off a remarkable feat at the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles. What seemed like a quiet draft with just six picks—including a late first-rounder and no second-round selection—transformed into a potential goldm...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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38:07
Join the Celebration with stormTRacker: Unpacking Trades, Lineups, and Prospects!
When hockey goes quiet in the summer, the questions start flowing. stormTRacker celebrates our 2nd anniversary with a special mailbag episode answering fan questions about the Carolina Hurricanes' exciting draft picks, potential trades, roster ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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1:21:13
The Hurricane's Masterclass: Inside Eric Tulsky's Summer Moves
Eric Tulsky's first full offseason as Hurricanes GM has transformed a team that was expected to take a step back into a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season despite significant roster turnov...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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1:17:36
Get Ready! The Canes Have $28.4 Million in Cap Space and Eric Tulsky Is Set to Make Big Moves!
The Carolina Hurricanes stand at a pivotal crossroads after their impressive run to the Eastern Conference Finals. With a staggering $28.4 million in cap space and 29 draft picks (including six first-rounders) over the next four years, GM Eric ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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1:18:59
Hurricanes Brace for their BIGGEST Challenge Against Florida Panthers!
The Carolina Hurricanes have stormed into the Eastern Conference Finals after dispatching the Washington Capitals in just five games, setting the stage for what promises to be their toughest challenge yet against the defending champion Florida ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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1:12:43
Frederick Anderson's Wall and Svechnikov's Surge Put the Canes One Win Away!
The Carolina Hurricanes stand on the precipice of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, having taken a commanding 3-1 lead over the Washington Capitals through a masterclass in modern NHL hockey. While national commentators have labeled t...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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1:16:43
Can Carolina's Balanced Attack Defeat Washington's Star Power?
The Carolina Hurricanes are showcasing championship potential after dispatching the New Jersey Devils in five games to reach the second round of the NHL playoffs for an impressive seventh consecutive year. Now, they face a formidable opponent i...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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1:01:13
