✝️ |🎙️Host: Locked On Hurricanes | Credentialed Carolina Hurricanes Beat Writer at The Hockey Writers | D&D Nerd/DM 🧙‍♂️ My Work: https://linktr.ee/ZacharyRMartinhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mvda2zclsk2qThe Carolina Hurricanes in 2025-26 won the Metropolitan Division, the Prince of Wales Trophy, & the Stanley Cup. Heading into 2026-27, the Hurricanes are favorites to win once again. Especially with the division being theirs to lose The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/the-metropolitan-division-is-the-hurricanes-to-lose-in-2026-27/12 Sep 2026 13:52 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvda2zclsk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mvbyjyay422l🚨Episode 1300🚨 Friday Edition: The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday announced they re-signed Stanley Cup Champion Mike Reilly We also wrap up the Top 25 All-Time list with sports 3 through 1. Who is the No. 1 player? 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/ZTI-Z_K2sIY12 Sep 2026 02:04 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbyjyay422lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mvaqwvaz5k2xThe Carolina Hurricanes have been busy the last couple of weeks news wise. That said, Mike Reilly will be back this season. Also, Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast mentioned the Hurricanes in Hellebuyck & Nikishin rumors The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-news-rumors-mike-reilly-re-signs-and-friedman-on-hellebuyck-nikishin-rumors/11 Sep 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaqwvaz5k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mv67sa2mms2xWe are closer to checking off another checkpoint in the off-season with the 2026 Prospect Showcase right around the corner. That said, who are the three Carolina Hurricanes prospects to watch in Morrisville next week? The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/3-hurricanes-prospects-to-watch-at-the-2026-prospects-showcase/10 Sep 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv67sa2mms2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mv5scbn4hs22🚨Episode 1299🚨 Thursday Edition: The Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday announced they re-signed Cayden Primeau, Skyler Brind'Amour, & Justin Robidas. We also cover the No. 5 & No. 4 spots on the Top 25 All-Time list 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/FVOALuLIJP410 Sep 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5scbn4hs22https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mv43x6gkic2qThe Carolina Hurricanes keep the news coming, as on Wednesday morning they announced the re-signings of Cayden Primeau, Skyler Brind'Amour, & Justin Robidas. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-re-sign-primeau-brindamour-robidas/09 Sep 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv43x6gkic2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mv3tiivmac2fThe Carolina Hurricanes once again stayed busy this week as they announced the signing of Pierre-Olivier Joseph to a one-year deal. The Hurricanes announced their 2026 Prospect Showcase Roster along with being rumored to Connor Hellebuyck The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-news-rumors-pierre-olivier-joseph-signing-prospect-showcase-roster-connor-hellebuyck/09 Sep 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3tiivmac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mv3g2bh4622r🚨Episode 1298🚨 Wednesday Edition: Carolina Hurricanes team reporter Walt Ruff joins the show as we discuss the 2026 Stanley Cup Final & parade celebration. We also discuss the offseason & the upcoming weeks ahead. 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/ttpaUqgwsig09 Sep 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3g2bh4622rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muzlsfetts25As we continue the "Historical Hurricanes" series, the focus will shift to Carolina Hurricanes forward Eric Staal. From being a 2nd overall pick to a Stanley Cup Champion, & seeing No. 12 in the rafters, Staal did it all in Raleigh The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/historical-hurricanes-eric-staals-overwhelming-impact-in-carolina/08 Sep 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzlsfetts25https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muyzyclfrk2g🚨Episode 1297🚨 Tuesday Edition: We continue on our Top 25 Carolina Hurricanes All Time list. We cover spots 8 to 6. Who made it just outside of the top 5 as we get closer to the end of the series? 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/2Kd38zOgh4U08 Sep 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyzyclfrk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muxe5lw2qk2hWhile his tenure wasn't long in Raleigh, former Carolina Hurricanes netminder Kevin Weekes had an interesting time after joining them in 2001-02 via trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. How did "Shady 80" fare in a tad over 2 seasons? The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/forgotten-hurricanes-kevin-weekes-interesting-tenure-in-raleigh/07 Sep 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxe5lw2qk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mux23rnixk2h🚨Episode 1296🚨 Monday Edition: We continue on our Top 25 Carolina Hurricanes All Time list. We cover spots 10 & 9. Before that though, we cover the recent staff promotions & additions for the 2026-27 season 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/JaIRv2NabW407 Sep 2026 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mux23rnixk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muwtannvl22gAfter a stellar first season in Raleigh, Carolina Hurricanes netminder Brandon Bussi seeks to prove that 2025-26 wasn't a fluke. The Sound Beach native will be looking to help defend the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup this upcoming season. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-bussi-seeks-to-prove-2025-26-wasnt-a-fluke-season/07 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwtannvl22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muuujysuh22tHey @wademinter.com, Happy Birthday!06 Sep 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuujysuh22thttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muu3usk2jc2fWhen it comes to the "dark ages" for the Carolina Hurricanes from 2009-10 to 2017-18, there were a ton of players who became "What-Ifs". Czech forward Jiri Tlusty was one of those players. How did that time period affect his career? The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/forgotten-hurricanes-jiri-tlusty-is-one-of-many-what-ifs-in-raleigh/06 Sep 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu3usk2jc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3murlvmfixc22The first edition of "Hurricanes News & Rumors" reflects on recent news over the last week regarding the Carolina Hurricanes. Between a new network, a streaming partnership & staff announcements, the Hurricanes stayed busy. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-news-rumors-staff-promotions-additions-new-hockey-network-more/05 Sep 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3murlvmfixc22https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mup6adikd227We're now officially 25 days from opening night for the Carolina Hurricanes. As we head into the 2026-27 season, here are three potential X-Factors for the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/3-potential-hurricanes-x-factors-for-the-2026-27-season/04 Sep 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup6adikd227https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muopn4lazc2d🚨Episode 1295🚨 Friday Edition: As we wrap up the first week of September, we roll on with our Top 25 Carolina Hurricanes players of all time. In Part 5 of the series, we focus on spots 13 through 11. 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/tU4aqhJswrk04 Sep 2026 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muopn4lazc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muo2vxuwus23The Vancouver Canucks miss out on the sneaky signing of Eeli Tolvanen to the New York Rangers #Canucks 🔗: https://thecanuckway.com/the-vancouver-canucks-miss-out-on-the-sneaky-signing-of-eeli-tolvanen-to-the-new-york-rangers-01m1n74xs7aa04 Sep 2026 03:53 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo2vxuwus23https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mum6t7ldf22y🚨Episode 1294🚨 Thursday Edition: The Carolina Hurricanes announced on Wednesday that they'll be streaming games on Prime Video in 2026-27. It's also a crossover show with Locked On Blue Jackets to discuss the Canes overall 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/xG1j_DQvhro03 Sep 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mum6t7ldf22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muldat5mts2gVancouver Canucks' prospect Riley Patterson is one to watch in Abbotsford in 2026-27 FanSided | #Canucks 🔗: https://thecanuckway.com/vancouver-canucks-prospect-riley-patterson-is-one-to-watch-in-abbotsford-in-2026-27-01m1jaykc56t03 Sep 2026 01:45 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muldat5mts2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mukdan6rrs2mYesterday, the Carolina Hurricanes announced the Hurricanes Hockey Network for the 2026-27 season, plus their on-air talent. This morning, they announced their streaming partnership with Prime Video for the upcoming season. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-announce-streaming-partnership-for-new-hockey-network/02 Sep 2026 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukdan6rrs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3mujsuxg6pc2e🚨Episode 1293🚨 Wednesday Edition: On Tuesday afternoon the Carolina Hurricanes announced the name of their new network, Hurricanes Hockey Network. Furthermore, they also announced their on-air talent for 2026-27 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/WZFPAMvWNU802 Sep 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujsuxg6pc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muiojtdtac2fNot only do we have a new network name for the Carolina Hurricanes, but we know the on-air talent. The Hurricanes on Tuesday afternoon announced the new network name for the upcoming 2026-27 & everyone's favorite broadcast crew. The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/hurricanes-announce-network-name-ahead-of-2026-27-season/02 Sep 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiojtdtac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muifwgy7uc2dVancouver Canucks are injecting the youth movement in 2026-27 to begin the rebuild on the right foot FanSided | #Canucks 🔗: https://thecanuckway.com/vancouver-canucks-are-injecting-the-youth-movement-in-2026-27-to-begin-the-rebuild-on-the-right-foot-01m1f3rcmtc301 Sep 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muifwgy7uc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muhzd7rae222Now that the Connor Hellebuyck trade request has become public, where do the Carolina Hurricanes fit within the saga out of Winnipeg? The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/where-do-the-hurricanes-fit-in-the-connor-hellebuyck-trade-request/01 Sep 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhzd7rae222https://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muhu3gzvas2j🚨Episode 1292🚨 Tuesday Edition: Now that we're officially in September, there is only 28 days left until the Carolina Hurricanes play Game 1 of the 2026-27 season. That said, where do things stand with the Hurricanes? 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/6AF-2w0lNZ001 Sep 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhu3gzvas2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muftfch66c2m🚨Episode 1291🚨 Monday Edition: With the news of Connor Hellebuyck's trade request bring public, where do the Carolina Hurricanes stand? What could a possible trade package look like? Does a trade for him make sense? 🎧: lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locke… 📺: https://youtu.be/AD8FSP9A8vY31 Aug 2026 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muftfch66c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thezacharymartin.bsky.social/post/3muf2527wfk2lFor Part 6 of the "Historical Hurricanes" series, it's time we cover the face of the Carolina Hurricanes since joining them in 2000. When it comes to a franchise icon, no one is more beloved in Raleigh than Rod Brind'Amour The Hockey Writers 🔗: https://thehockeywriters.com/historical-hurricanes-rod-brindamour-is-the-face-of-carolina/31 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:wj5eaj2aprdtsddxeppvq7zz/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf2527wfk2l