S2 Ep59: Carolina’s Edge in the Playoffs: with Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky.

John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined by Eric Tulsky, general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, on 100% Hockey.

Tulsky breaks down Carolina’s first-round sweep of Ottawa, explaining how the group managed to stay in control throughout the series and handle different forms of adversity, from injuries to penalties to momentum swings. He shares insight into the team’s overall composition and why their structure continues to translate in the playoffs.

The conversation also gets into the decision-making process behind starting Frederik Andersen, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the call and the importance of recent performance over strictly analytical models.

Tulsky also discusses his approach to the GM role beyond the roster, including his habit of walking the rink during games to connect with fans, what he hears from them, and how feedback shifts depending on results.

A look inside how one of the NHL’s most structured teams operates, both on and off the ice.