The Canes Train Podcast

The Canes are on a 5 game win streak! Zach talks about the ability to win when not having your A game against the Red Wings. Then he talks about the great effort against the Panthers that secured the Canes 2nd place in the division. After that, we look forward to the potential playoff picture and why going for 1st place should be the absolute goal. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use our code THPN for a free entry with your first deposit!

Welcome back friends! Today, Zach quickly reviews the Canes performance in their last two wins and some interesting third periods. Then, he talks about the goalie "dilemma" when Mrazek comes back. After that it's time to play armchair GM as Zach attempts to work out what Dougie Hamilton could get offered and why it probably won't happen for a while. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod on Twitter!

It's allergy season! Hooray! Zach manages not to die on air, though he comes close... During that time he talks about the game against the Panthers and some general talk about Dougie Hamilton, Jake Bean, the fourth line, and James Reimer. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod on Twitter! Sign up today with DraftKings and use our code THPN for a free entry with your first deposit!

Well, you can't win 'em all. Zach takes out a bit of frustration over fans who think they know what to do with the lineup better than the coaching staff. He even invents a new word in the process. Then, he gives his thoughts on judging players and what the fair way to do that is. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up with DraftKings and use our code THPN to get a free entry with your first deposit!

Are the Hurricanes winning the cup this year? Of course! If you disagree, this is the wrong show for you (but please stay)! Zach talks about why this year's team has him really excited and recaps the last two wins against Chicago and Tampa Bay. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and get a free entry with your first deposit when you use our code THPN

The show starts off with a bang and a lot of f-bombs as we were graced with a marvelous cameo video that Zach shares with the audience. Then, he talks about the Canes performances in their last two games against Columbus and Florida. After that, he gives his thoughts on the fanbase's idealization of prospects and Nedeljkovic's performance in net. Zach also hates offside reviews if you didn't know. Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up with DraftKings and use promo code THPN for a free entry with your first deposit!

Zach runs through the last two victories against the Dallas Stars including some performances that stood out to him. Then, he touches on the Ryan Dzingel trade and what will likely come of those moves. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use promo code THPN to receive a free entry with your first deposit!

Zach starts the episode off with possibly the greatest video of the year. Then he talks about the Canes performance during the last Columbus game and the weirdest penalty shot of all time. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use promo code THPN

The Hurricanes lost against the Chicago Blackhawks last week but then picked up a W on Super Bowl Sunday against the Blue Jackets. Zach breaks these games down and critiques the team's performance. He also talks about how annoying and pointless offside reviews are, goaltending, and introduces a new drop of a news anchor who made up a city. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up free today with DraftKings and use promo code THPN

After the Canes defeated the Blackhawks in the shootout on Tuesday, Zach chatted with Alec Campbell, host of the Stormwatch and Aftermath on 99.9 The Fan and producer/host of the Adam Gold Show 12-3pm Monday-Friday. They talked about the Canes being a bit off Tuesday but still securing 2 points, the weirdness of how we judge sports as fans, and the Hurricanes' looming goaltending dilemma. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Follow Alec @aleccampbell5 Sign up now with the DraftKings app and use promo code THPN to enter the $55 Million Super Bowl Prediction contest! You will get a free prize up to $25,000 just for signing up!

The Canes won THREE games in a row without 5 regular roster players! Zach breaks down their performance in these last 3 games, including last night's bout with the Stars. Then it's on to talking about some of the dumbest officiating ever (the usual) and an Off The Rails regarding a certain reporter who always seems to have technical issues.  Jamie Benn Anti Fan Club Founder Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with Draft Kings and use our promo code THPN when you do for an instant prize up to $25,000!

Well, the Canes are missing several players due to COVID, but they are finally back in action against Tampa! Zach previews that game, including the lines that we should see in game. Then, it's time for an Off The Rails where we journey up north to that weirdo country that does interesting things out in public... Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use our promo code THPN Leave a voicemail for the show or send a text to (912) 289-7882

Zach chatted with Ben Swain (Sports Channel 8 99.9FM the Fan) about the Canes troubles with COVID and the first 3 games of the season. The guys discussed their thoughts on the Canes' goalies, who needs to step up this season, and how much of a monster Andrei Svechnikov is. Jump on board! Follow Ben @TheBenSwain and listen to Sports Channel 8 from 10-12 Monday-Friday on 99.9FM The Fan.  Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use our promo code THPN for your shot at cash prizes!

Well, we had hockey and then we had postponed hockey... Zach breaks down the win against the Predators on Monday, and how the team has played up to this point. Then, he gives his thoughts on how COVID will affect the season and how the NHL should perhaps change some things up. Then, it's time for Off The Rails, where Zach rips into CVS for having the longest ever automated phone answering service with SEVERAL problems (that he is probably the only one to notice/care about enough to put it on a podcast). Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Sign up today with DraftKings and use our promo code THPN when you do!

The season has officially begun and Zach breaks down the first two games against the Wings. There was some good, some bad, and some in between. Zach compares the analytics of those games to what he saw during the game in order to analyze the Canes' performance. Jump on board! For fantasy sports and betting, sign up now at Draft Kings and use our promo code THPN! Follow @CanesTrainPod Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up for exclusive offers!

Zach chats with 1/2 of the Brothers of Discussion from the Red Wings Rant podcast. The guys talk about their respective teams, what to expect from each, and preview the first series of the new season!  Enter to win a jersey by checking out the bracket contest! Go to @hockeypodnet on Twitter, share and comment your choice for each round to be entered! Sponsored by Draft Kings (use our promo code THPN when signing up!). Follow @CanesTrainPod Follow Matthew and Michael @BODHockey and check out the Red Wings Rant podcast!

Zach discusses what the Canes final roster looks like going into game one, including who the odd man out might be. He then gets into the never-ending discussion about prospects and potential vs reality. Off the Rails this week gets into the stories of some not-so-ideal criminal activity. Don't rob people, kids! Jump on board! Leave a voicemail or text message for the show by calling/texting (912) 289-7882 Follow @CanesTrainPod

Today, Zach gloats a little on behalf of Team USA. That's why you can't get too cocky (@Canada)! Then he breaks down some of what we've seen at training camp, and why it actually doesn't matter at all right now. Then it's on to Off The Rails, where some squirrels in NYC have been wreaking havoc and someone named Micheline gives us the greatest quote of all time. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Call (912) 289-7882 any time to leave a voicemail or a text message!

Happy New Year! Zach is celebrating by trying to live produce Cyndi Lauper's New Year's Eve performance into something that doesn't sound like a dying animal. That plus an intriguing billboard in GA round out a wonderful Off the Rails segment. Zach also gives his thoughts on the Canes prospects in the WJC and Canes training camp. Jump on board! Leave a voicemail for the show by calling (912) 289-7882 any time, 24/7. Follow @CanesTrainPod and send along your #OffTheRails ideas and any horrible vocal performances we should try to fix on the show. 

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Zach starts off with an Off The Rails about how weird Chipotle's music is, and his least favorite place in the world. Then, it's time to break down the Canes upcoming schedule, and look at what the team needs to do to be successful. Zach also keys in on Vincent Trocheck, Nino Niederreiter, Ryan Dzingel, Brady Skjei, and Jake Gardiner, talking about why their performances this season will tell us a lot about the team. Jump on board! @CanesTrainPod @hockeypodnet

This week, Zach previews the league startup and the potential issues that could put a damper in an agreement. He talks about the craziness of expecting players to uproot their lives for an entire season, and then previews the Canes new division going team-by-team with his expectations. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod @hockeypodnet Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/6f2548e3-d050-4772-9a56-0d7a49509953

Zach talks with Sean McIndoe from The Athletic about his process when writing articles, general opinions on the NHL's return to play, and his thoughts on the Hurricanes. Zach also features an Off the Rails regarding avoiding crazy people. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Follow Sean @DownGoesBrown @hockeypodnet Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/54830477-95ef-4d80-9681-d71c7d5598d8

Zach is back from his honeymoon in the Carribean and he's got some random observations and stories as always. Then, it's time to talk about this potential restart in a month and all of the logistics that go along with it! Jump on board! Follow along @CanesTrainPod on Twitter Follow @hockeypodnet If you want to keep up with streaming and some gaming/music, follow Zach on Twitch @TompkinZ18 Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/4141d572-7582-445c-8e20-b47ba073d8b6

Well, this might be the dumbest episode ever imaginable but, when you have to record all of your next week's episodes while nothing is going on you end up getting...creative. So, Zach talks with a fake Travis Scott, who he thinks is the real Travis Scott but turns out to be Zach's "brother" playing a prank on him. It's being released. I have no choice. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/3f204fd4-b9c2-491f-b3f7-495db470fe02

Episode 84 Zach sits down to talk about his thoughts on the league thinking about forcing a cancellation of the season. He points out several reasons why that probably won't happen and why the whole argument seems a bit.. off. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/a81f9f06-8902-462a-ba32-0a8dbf2cafd3

Welcome to Season 2! Episodes every Monday/Thursday for the foreseeable future! Today, Zach chats with Greg Wyshynski from ESPN about the drama unfolding between the owners and players as we move toward a season start(?). Follow Greg @wyshynski and check out the Puck Soup Podcast Follow @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/c89c61bf-2f9b-43fe-bd00-91fe2aab840d

Episode 82 In the riveting season 1 finale episode, Zach talks with play-by-play man for the Carolina Hurricanes, Mike Maniscalco. Mike and Zach talk about potential realignment, the new reverse retro jerseys, and a behind-the-scenes look at calling play-by-play for an NHL team. Jump on board! Follow @CanesTrainPod on Twitter Follow Mike @mikemaniscalco on Twitter and check out CanesCast wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy season 2 starting Thursday with episodes being released every Monday and Thursday! Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/788715b8-4cff-42a2-a1be-01dc374c9a48

Episode 81 This week, Zach talks with Abby Labar, former in-game host for the Carolina Hurricanes and part of the Fox Sports Carolinas broadcast team. After an Off the Rails about a particularly humorous set of foreign operating instruction documents, Zach and Abby talk about Abby's journey in the sports world, her time at NC State and her experience both as an in-game host and as part of the game broadcasts. Jump on board! Follow Abby @abbylabar_ on Twitter Follow the show @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/86aa84d5-5dda-4917-8c77-b6bd2527c48d

Episode 80 This week, Zach spoke with Sara Civian (@saracivian) of the Athletic. The two talked about Sara's path to Raleigh, the craziness of the Twitter world, and the development of the Canes core going forward. Before that, Zach touches on the NHL's potential return to play plan and the reverse retro jerseys. Also, it wouldn't be the Canes Train without Off the Rails, so Zach talks about two things that bother him: people who claim you called them, and judgmental grocery store cashiers. Follow Sara @saracivian on Twitter and subscribe to The Athletic to check out her articles! Follow @CanesTrainPod and @hockeypodnet Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/11833f69-e521-407b-9105-75b728d10fcd

This week's episode features a wonderfully stupid Election Day-inspired Off the Rails. Then, it's off to a chat with 99.9 The Fan radio personality, host of "The Adam Gold Show," and Carolina Hurricanes reporter Adam Gold. How's that for an intro? Zach and Adam talk about Haydn Fleury, Warren Foegele, and the identity of the team going forward. CONTEST DETAILS To be entered to win a FREE JERSEY complete the following: 1)Follow @CanesTrainPod 2)Follow @hockeypodnet 3)Retweet the pinned tweet on the Canes Train profile The host of the show with the most retweets gets to select the winner! So share away! Follow Adam Gold @agoldfan, check out the Canes Corner Podcast, and listen to the Adam Gold Show with Alec Campbell as well from 12-3pm Monday-Friday. Follow Zach @TompkinZ_ and @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/141db2b7-c508-49c9-95ff-18a5479e92d1

This week, in the first ever live-streamed episode (follow @CanesTrainPod to catch those in the future!) Zach talks with one of the creators of The Hockey Podcast Network, Isha Jahromi (@VISportsTalk). The guys talk about almost everything imaginable including the Mitchell Miller debacle, the World Series COVID debacle, and many other debacles (or just regular topics, really..). Before that, Zach speaks on the Haydn Fleury contract and the future Warren Foegele contract that we will see very shortly. Check out Isha on @TheSotaPod and follow him @VISportsTalk Get a chance to win a jersey! Follow @hockeypodnet Follow @CanesTrainPod RT the pinned tweet on @CanesTrainPod profile with contest details to be entered to win RT the post and share like crazy, the host whose post gets the most RTs will get to select a winner! Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/66b65b2b-ff0e-4df2-a7b1-8b4559526ab7

This week, Zach talked with Cory Lavalette (@corylav) from the North State Journal. The guys talked about the Canes recent depth signings and some AHL players to look out for in the near future, what the Canes plan for the rest of the offseason could be, and the weirdness of this offseason compared to others. Follow @CanesTrainPod Follow Cory @corylav Follow @hockeypodnet Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/the-canes-train-podcast/44ee06a6-7bcc-48aa-a05d-44dc1e6c34c5

This week, Zach introduces "Off the Rails" where he goes off on everything from the latest Netflix shows to the pointlessness of voicemails in today's society. Then, it's on to the hockey world where Zach breaks down the Canes RFA signings and guesses on a potential lineup for training camp. Follow @CanesTrainPod and submit any topics for Off the Rails you have in mind! Follow @hockeypodnet and watch out for giveaways while you check out great content! Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co

This week, Zach goes through the Canes draft picks and evaluates each one. Then, he gives his thoughts on the RFA situation and throws out some potential numbers for those who are going through arbitration. Finally, it's time to talk about the goalie thing and why it's okay that the Canes aren't paying $31 million to an average goalie that doesn't make them any better in free agency. Jump on board!

This week on Canes Train, Zach spoke with Matt Somma, runner of the @CanesProspects account on Twitter. The guys talked about draft philosophy, the likelihood of the Canes taking a goalie in the first round, and a number of potential picks the team could be interested in. Jump on board! Follow Matt @CanesProspects on Twitter, and check out his blog at https://t.co/kOXljDBcwc?amp=1 Follow Zach @TompkinZ_ on Twitter and Instagram and follow the show @CanesTrainPod on Twitter. Make sure you follow @hockeypodnet and look out for awesome giveaways and content! Check out Zach's new single "Whispers" on Spotify, Apple Music, and anywhere you steam music. Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co

Welcome to the Canes Train! Same show, new look. This week, Zach comments on some statements made by Tom Dundon in a recent interview about some offseason plans. Then, he gives his thoughts on draft philosophy and previews next week's draft episode. Look out for Zach's new single "Whispers" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. this Thursday, October 1! Follow @CanesTrainPod Find out more at https://the-canes-train-podcast.pinecast.co

This week, Zach accidentally spends around 30 minutes talking about the importance of defense and why the Canes will be a better team when they have a full roster that buys into that concept. Then, he gives his thoughts on game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Make sure to follow Zach on Spotify and watch out for his new single which debuts on October 1! Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

Zach sits down to talk about the Joel Edmundson trade and the Hurricanes' roster decisions without a player like that coming back. Then, he touches on the AHL affiliate change, and the effect of making Chicago the team's new AHL home. Follow Zach on Spotify and check out his new single "Whispers" coming out on Oct 1! Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

Zach is very happy to have claimed victory in his bracket challenge (that's what everyone else gets for not picking the Canes to win it all). He takes a look at the needs of the Hurricanes this offseason, and what unrestricted free agents could be of interest. Then it's time for some Twitter questions and thoughts on Patrick Laine trade rumors. Follow @SSCanesPodcast on Twitter. Check out Zach's single "Lucky" on Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

Zach chats with former NC State Hockey all-star captain and good friend, Sam Banasiewicz. The guys talk about the Canes upcoming free agents, and what the plan should be for those players-- that is, until Zach's computer dies unexpectedly. Hey, you can't say this show doesn't have character! Follow @SSCanesPodcast on Twitter. Check out Zach's single "Lucky" on Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

The Hurricanes' season, unfortunately, came to an end after 5 games against the Bruins in the first round of the playoffs. Zach gives his broad thoughts on that series and what the team needs to do to get past the elite teams of the conference. Then, Zach talks about officiating and the changes that are needed. Rod's fine and Torts' comments have him also wondering why reporters ask some of the dumbest questions. Zach then describes what his press conferences would be like if he were a coach.

The Canes dropped game 3 to the Bruins and didn't look all that great doing it. But, it's not all that bad. At least there's still room to make fun of Boston media for being Boston media, and we'll always have that!

The Canes even up the series at 1-1 and Zach gives his thoughts on game 2. He gets into the gameplay period to period including some rough officiating, the players' performances, and the Canes ability to battle through obstacles. Make sure to subscribe to the show in order to get every episode as soon as it comes out! New episodes after every playoff game in addition to every Monday! Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

Zach discusses the game 1 loss to Boston including the troubles getting pucks out, the first line needing to step up a bit, Mrazek's good and then so briefly bad, the moronic officiating decisions, and the key to getting back to the game the Canes want to play! This has been a run-on sentence! Follow the show @SSCanesPodcast on Twitter Follow Zach @TompkinZ_ on Twitter and Instagram Check out Zach's music on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. by searching "Zach Tompkins" Find out more at https://siren-sounder-a-canes-podcast.pinecast.co

Zach previews the playoff matchup against the Bruins and analyzes the team's defense, goaltending, and performance of the first line as difference makers. Then, Zach gives his picks for all of the first round matchups. Follow the show @SSCanesPodcast on Twitter Follow Zach @TompkinZ_ on Twitter and Instagram Check out Zach's music on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. by searching "Zach Tompkins" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Break out your brooms! The Canes pull off the sweep of the New York Rangers and move on to the real deal field of 16. Zach breaks down their performance, the similarities between game 2 and 3, Sebastian Aho's absolute dominance, and the performance of the goalies. Let's go Canes!

Introducing bonus episodes! You thought you had it good before... Zach will be giving his analysis on every play-off (qualifier, whatever, it counts) game. He breaks down the game 2 win against the Rangers on this bonus episode. Go Canes!

The Canes finally played their first qualifier against the Rangers and took the win in game 1! Zach analyzes that game, and gives his thoughts on the lineup decisions. He also evaluates everyone's performance in game 1 and the exhibition. Then it's time to share some audience thoughts on the game. Follow the show @SSCanesPodcast on Twitter Follow Zach @TompkinZ_ on Twitter and Instagram Check out Zach's music on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. by searching "Zach Tompkins" This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, Zach gives his thoughts on the impact of the Dougie Hamilton injury and how it might affect the team if he is not available for the Rangers series. Then, Zach breaks down the NHL awards nominees and gives his thoughts on each award selection. Of course with wonderful listeners like yourself, we have some Twitter questions to go through as well. Follow the podcast on Twitter @SSCanesPodcast Follow Zach on Twitter and Instagram @TompkinZ_ Check out Zach's new single "Lucky" on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. by searching Zach Tompkins! Thanks for the support! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We are back in action! Zach jumps back into the podcast after a hiatus to discuss his life during the break, the Canes roster in this training camp, and the loss of John Forslund as the team play-by-play man. CHECK OUT MY NEW SINGLE ON SPOTIFY, APPLE MUSIC, ETC. "Lucky" Zach Tompkins https://open.spotify.com/track/6uNx5zTKYlGmBXIII8rraM This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

We get a couple more updates on the details of the resumption of the NHL season this week. But mostly Zach just talks about random things that have nothing to do with that. There's hockey in there though, we promise. Thanks for all of your support during the Hockey Podcast Network's first season!