Caniac Sessions
The Caniac Sessions Podcast created by fans and for fans of the Carolina Hurricanes! Check out our weekly live streams on YouTube or X (@CaniacSessions) or listen here to the audio only replay of our live streams where Griff & AB provide Canes fans with detailed game recaps, game/player analysis, and news and events surrounding the team. If you enjoy balanced content and fair/honest takes, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Session 73 - Say it Ain't So... (LiveStream Audio)
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Join Griff, AB, and Brandyn as they unpack all that surrounds the Trade Deadline, the Rantanen situation, and the team moving forward!
Topics of Session 73 Include:
Trade Deadline
Mikko Rantanen Fallout
Logan Stankoven Arrival
Team Outlook
Much More
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Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/KPVDCZVn0jI?si=QU7oDsPOfKE0YvNH
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Friday Feb 21, 2025
Session 72 - Back After the "Break" (LiveStream Audio)
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Join Griff & Brandyn as they discuss the conclusion of the #4Nations Tournament and the storylines around it (including Slavin's performance) before shifting back to the regular season and refocusing on the #Canes as they hit the final stretch of the schedule.
Topics of Session 72 Include:
- 4 Nations conclusion
- More Mikko Rantanen rumors
- What another Rantanen trade would look like
- State of the roster
- Much more
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/jNH_FwqGIfc
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Session 71 - At the 4 Nations Break (LiveStream Audio)
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Join Griff, AB, & Brandyn for Session 71 where they discuss the 4 Nations Tournament and the state of the team at the 4 Nations break.
Topics of Session 71 Include:
-The 4 Nations Tournament
-Will the Canes flip Rantanen in another trade?
-Is Rod's system really a problem?
-Much More
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/pTL6doVggZE?si=VbO6Elxn-tv3mzY0
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Session 70 - Will Mikko Rantanen Re-Sign? (LiveStream Audio)
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Join Griff, AB, & Brandyn for Session 70 where they take a look at the likelihood of Mikko Rantanen re-signing with Carolina. Topics of Session 70 Include: Mikko Rantanen through 5 games, story lines surrounding the team, is this team a Stanley Cup contender, and much more.
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ulV8yp5HSQ4?si=mLN6r6h6L3RABiH8
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Session 69 - Blockbuster Trade (LiveStream Audio)
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Join Griff & AB as they react to and discuss the Blockbuster Trade that sent Mikko Rantanen & Taylor Hall to Raleigh to join the Canes! Trade details, analysis, and much more!
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-jBZg4LN1sA?si=8j1eN_xcnEpRvhVm
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Session 68 - Hang it in the Rafters (LiveStream Audio)
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Griff, AB, & Brandyn are back for Session 68!
The Carolina Hurricanes just retired Eric Staal's jersey and we want to take some time to discuss what that means and why he deserves this rare honor. Furthermore, with the Canes hitting the halfway point in the season, we want to take a look back at the first half, give some MID-SEASON GRADES, and look ahead toward the 2nd half of the season.
Topics of Discussion for Session 68 include: Current #Canes news, mid-season grades, trade speculation/rumors, issues with the team, and much more!
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/09r8xS5anow?si=OkoeGxiWyyJeFJ5O
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Session 67 - On to the New Year (LiveStream Audio)
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Griff & Brandyn are back for Session 67! Lots to discuss after a .500 December and an eventful back-to-back vs. New Jersey!
Topics of Discussion for Session 67 include: Current #Canes news, Rod Brind’Amour and his job performance, Kochetkov & Tokarski, the team as a whole, and the topics stemming from the NJ game in Raliegh (dirty or clean hits & other rivalry issues). You don’t want to miss!
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/qk16FnNqEFk?si=W3trcVSKIS5dRwsQ
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Check out Brandyn's personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at @thewarningtake
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Session 66 - Happy Holidays (We Hope) (LiveStream Audio)
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Griff, AB, & Brandyn are back for Session 66! The Canes seem to be finding their groove once again as they move into the holidays and this important stretch of games that will most definitely play a role in the final Metro division standings at the end of the season. Let's discuss some important topics that are in play.
Topics of Discussion for Session 66 include: Current Canes news, Martin Necas and why he is regressing (could he be playing through injury?), Dustin Tokarski's debut and Kochetkov's first shutout of the season, Sebastian Aho finding his groove, Tyson Jost's return to Raleigh, NHL, Conference, & Division standing updates, a look at the current playoff picture league-wide.
Caniac Sessions is promotional partners with SeatGeek. Use promo code "CANIACSESSIONS" to score $20 off your first ticket purchase at www.seatgeek.com!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/eTiMuGGnUC4
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Check out Brandyns personal work on The Warning Take on X @TheWarningTake or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheWarningTake
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Session 65 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (LiveStream Audio)
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Griff & Brandyn are back for Session 65! It’s been a couple weeks of ups, downs, and moments we want to forget surrounding the Canes. Let's dive in and talk about where the team is now, where they're going, and what they have to do to regain the magic they started the season with. Topics of Discussion for Session 65 include: Current Canes news, positive & negative takeaways from the last couple weeks, the Jack Drury injury & Tyson Jost's call-up, our thoughts on the team and team play, and much more!
Let's Go Canes!!!
Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/7GNVRbihOqk?si=g5Aw50WhU6ElxfX4
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Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Session 64 - Time to Panic? (LiveStream Audio)
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Griff, AB, and Brandyn are back for Session 64! It’s been an eventful week as we pass the quarter season mark! Join us as we discuss it all and try to figure out where the Canes stand moving into December! Topics of Discussion for Session 64 include: Current Canes news, QUARTER SEASON GRADES, Spencer Martin, Pyotr Kochetkov, and the goaltending situation, a look back at the last week of November, Metropolitan Division, Eastern Conference, & NHL standings, and much more! Watch this Session on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fZMhvL1vuDg?si=fYc0cpBNNKMZ3UsS Check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/caniacsessions Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok @CaniacSessions

Your Hosts - Griff & AB
Griff is a CPA in Wilmington, NC during his day job, an Army Veteran (14 years), a Canes Season Ticket Member, and a HUGE CANIAC. He resides in Hampstead, NC with his wife and 4 children.
AB is a college student at Barton College studying communications, a Canes Season Ticket Member, and a HUGE CANIAC. He resides in Raleigh, NC.