From Captain Jordan Staal to Logan Stankoven, the Canes hope to be the center of attention in the Metropolitan Division. And, reports have the Canes also lined up to add Michael McLeod to the group. Yes, the same Michael McLeod that was the point person in that explosive trial in London, Ontario in which he and four other members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior Hockey gold medal-winning team were acquitted of sexual assault.

Who might be the surprise Canes player to emerge in training camp? Is there one?

So many people think the Hurricanes need a top ten goalie to win the cup. But, what if I told you that wasn't true at all. AND, the Hurricanes arguably already have one in Frederik Andersen?

Five former Hockey Canada players were recently found not guilty of sexual assault in an incident that allegedly happened in Ontario in 2018. Carter Hart, Micheal McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were acquitted in July 2025. The five players are eligible to sign NHL contracts in October.

Would the Carolina Hurricanes be interested in signing them? Adam discusses the two players who might have peaked the Canes' interest.

This is part one of a seven-part preseason series. Adam Gold digs into seven big issues heading to the start of the Canes preseason schedule.

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Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour joins Adam Gold for a Canes Corner episode that goes beyond the ice. Rod talks about his approach to coaching and building a competitive team, from the inside story on how line combinations and player decisions really get made, to leadership in the locker room.

He shares his thoughts on the hall of fame, NIL and college athletes, favorite movies, binge-worthy TV, and the pride he feels watching his son chase the NHL dream.

With one month left before camp opens, we take a look at two big contract signings, how the team addresses the 2nd center position and whether or not they've closed the gap on the Panthers. With Cory Lavalette (North State Journal) and Matthew Somma (Matt's Substack)

The Canes locked up Jackson Blake to an 8-year contract -- as they did Logan Stankoven about a month prior. Adam Gold is joined by Spectrum Sports' Mike Solarte to talk about the deal, the roster, the elusive search for a second line center and more. Plus, Adam's conversation with Eric Tulsky follows.

The Hurricanes signed Nikolaj Ehlers to a free agent contract on Thursday. They add a bonafide point producer to a top 4 defender in K'Andre Miller and a couple of organizational depth goaltenders -- so far -- in the summer of 2025. We sampled two clips from Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts podcast for assistance.