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.
Tom has also launched stormTRacker Website (www.stormtracker23.com), your home for all things stormTRacker including all video & audio Podcasts, a bloggers section (featuring Nick Bass, Erin Manning, Katie Bartlett & Anna) & stormTRacker Shoppe, your home for a variety of stormTRacker branded merchandise.
Tom is also active on "X" connecting with other Hurricanes' fans on a regular basis. (@stormTRacker24)
Episodes
70 episodes
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
Hurricanes Charge Ahead with a 2-0 Lead Against the Devils!
The Carolina Hurricanes have stormed out to an impressive 2-0 series lead against the New Jersey Devils, showcasing why they're legitimate Stanley Cup contenders this season. While the scoreboard tells part of the story, the true strength of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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1:08:41
From Rookies to Playoff Contenders: The Chicago Wolves' Remarkable Season
The Chicago Wolves have returned to playoff contention after missing last season, finishing fourth in the Central Division with a significant 18-point improvement. Carolina Hurricanes' top prospects Bradly Nadeau and Scott Morrow had standout r...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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51:44
The Road to the Cup: Analyzing Carolina's Playoff Matchup Against the Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes find themselves at a crossroads as they prepare for their first-round playoff matchup against the New Jersey Devils. With a concerning 1-5 record in their last six games and shaky goaltending from both Frederik Andersen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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1:15:31
From Russian Phenom to AHL Scoring Machine - Carolina's Future Shines!
The Carolina Hurricanes prospect pipeline is overflowing with talent, from NHL-ready players like Scott Morrow to rising AHL stars Bradly Nadeau and Ryan Suzuki. The most intriguing story has been Alexander Nikishin, who dominated the KHL this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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34:26
11 Wins in 13 Games: Inside the Hurricanes' Late-Season Dominance
The Carolina Hurricanes are surging at the perfect time, riding an impressive 11-3-0 streak over their last 13 games to climb to second place in the Eastern Conference. What's driving this late-season dominance? Erin, Katie & I break down h...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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1:12:23
The young stars of Chicago are fueling the Wolves' playoff surge!
The Chicago Wolves are battling to maintain their playoff position in the AHL's Central Division while developing a talented crop of Carolina Hurricanes prospects. Without star defenseman Scott Morrow, who's currently with the NHL club, the tea...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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49:23