Spring Cleaning – Carolina Hurricanes
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Neil Smith and Vic Morren analyze the Carolina Hurricanes' journey to winning the Stanley Cup and the key factors that contributed to their success.
Spring Cleaning – Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes reached the summit of the hockey world during the 2025-26 season, capturing the Stanley Cup after finishing first in the Eastern Conference with 113 points. While Carolina entered the season as a perennial contender, few believed this roster had enough to finally win it all. Neil Smith and Vic Morren look back at the moves that transformed the Hurricanes into champions, the emergence of unexpected playoff heroes, Brandon Bussey's remarkable story, and why General Manager Eric Tulsky may have built a team capable of contending for years to come. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:00] The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate their first Stanley Cup championship since 2006 after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Neil explains why winning the Stanley Cup only begins one of the busiest periods for an NHL general manager as the draft and free agency quickly follow a championship run. [00:01:00] Vic reviews Carolina's outstanding season, finishing first in the Eastern Conference and reaching the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping Ottawa and Philadelphia before eliminating Montreal in five games. Neil and Vic revisit their…
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