The SurgeCast is your go-to podcast for weekly coverage of your Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Zach Martin, Kat Hunter, and Richie Weber. From game previews and recaps, to recurring staff of the Hurricanes as guests, to Canes player updates, The SurgeCast brings fans trusted in-depth analysis on the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and all the insights taking place at the Lenovo Center. A part of The Hockey Podcast Network.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe SurgeCast is your go-to podcast for weekly coverage of your Carolina Hurricanes. Hosted by Zach Martin, Kat Hunter, and Richie Weber.
Recent episodes include "NIKI’S BACK: Alexander Nikishin returns to practice with the Hurricanes as we await his game return" (28 October 2026, 39 minutes), "BACK HOME: Canes Return to Raleigh Following Their 5 Game Road Trip" (26 October 2026, 38 minutes), and "EMERGENCY POD: Alexander Nikishin Signs 1 Year Extension with the Hurricanes" (26 October 2026, 23 minutes).
The SurgeCast publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 47 minutes.
Booking probability for The SurgeCast is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The SurgeCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The SurgeCast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #75
Alexander Nikishin has returned to practice with the Carolina Hurricanes after signing his 1 year contract. We still await his game return, but we hear from the Russian defenseman on signing his 1 year deal. Also in...
The Hurricanes return to the Lenovo Center following the completion of their 5 game state fair road trip. We’ll recap the last two games of the trip vs. Edmonton and St. Louis with our recurring Likes & Dislikes...
The Alexander Niksihin Saga has briefly ended as the Hurricanes announced they have extended the defenseman to a 1 year, $3M contract extension through the remainder of the 2026-2027. In this emergency podcast, we break...
The Carolina Hurricanes 7 game win streak has been snapped by the Calgary Flames. We’ll get into our likes and dislikes from Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver including Mark Jankowski’s 6 game goal streak and Nic...
Episode #71
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The Carolina Hurricanes have won 5 straight games after taking down Vancouver, Chicago, and Philadelphia. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Logan Stankoven’s hat trick vs. Vancouver and Mark...
Episode #69
The Carolina Hurricanes have won their second straight game after taking down the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 in an Eastern Conference Finals rematch. As always, we have our likes & dislikes which include Sebastian Aho...
Episode #68
The Carolina Hurricanes pick up their 1st win of the season vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. We break down our biggest likes and dislikes from the Washington and Philadelphia games from Sebastian Aho, to Brandon Bussi and...
The Carolina Hurricanes raised their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately for the Canes, Florida prevailed 1-0 in OT. We break down what the Pyotr Kochetkov extension and Cayden...
Episode #66
The Hurricanes are set to raise their 2026 Stanley Cup Championship Banner vs. the Florida Panthers this upcoming Tuesday, September 29th. Kat & Rich preview the matchup, as well as break down the pre-season action...
Episode #64
Our Annual NHL Metro Division Predictions episode where we go from 8-1 to predict where teams will finish the 2026-2027 season in the division. We also break down some signings for the Hurricanes and where they fit in...
The Hurricanes Hockey Network has been announced as the new home of Carolina Hurricanes games. It has been announced the entire team will be back (Mike, Tripp, Hannah, Shane) and they will be streamed on Prime Video...
Episode #62
Who are the Top 4 Carolina Hurricanes of All-Time? We share our Mount Rushmore of Hurricanes. Note: This is a post-relocation draft after the Hurricanes relocated to North Carolina. This does not take into account any...
Alexander Nikishin's contract extension is still looming, so Kat & Rich dive into the possibility of another Martin Necas situation. And from one man's future to another - how much longer will Rod Brind'Amour coach the...
The Hurricanes 2026-2027 Schedule has been released and we're here to break it all down! Kat & Rich share their Top 5 games of Carolina's season, the stretch of games they believe will be the most difficult for the...
Kat + Rich are back to discuss Freddie Andersen heading to Edmonton and where that leaves the Canes goaltending. Alexander Nikishin continues to be in trade rumors, but will Eric Tulsky pull the trigger? Or could Tulsky...
The Hurricanes offseason has officially begun. Will Nikishin be paid $8 Million plus? What are the Canes plans with John Carlson? Could Eric Tulsky offer sheet a young star? Kat & Rich break down a quiet day 1 of Free...
Episode #57
After winning the 2026 Stanley Cup, the Canes are on the quest to repeat again. However, will Eric Tulsky look to keep the same team, or will he look to upgrade? Kat & Rich also break down the Canes parade in downtown...
The SurgeCast
00:00 - 20:00 Championship Reactions 20:01 - 53:55 SCF Final Recap 5 3:56 - 1:02:40 Offseason Hot Takes 1:02:41 - Canes Dynasty? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Heading into the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, the Carolina Hurricanes are 1st in the Eastern Conference. Kat & Rich share what has impressed them following the olympic break, some thoughts on the Canes being quiet prior to...
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