It’s almost March but we’re here with the Canes January Player of the Month. After a very chill and then eventful month we visited CHAT-MANDU. Tripp sat down with Jalen to discuss his breakthrough season with the Canes. Will his first-born be named Chat-Mandu??? Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com   Digintripp.com for merch   @DiginTripp on Instagram   @JalenChatfield51 on Instagram

Kelly and Justin Williams have Dug In To Support a Wonderful Charity A Doorway to Hope. With the support of Cam Ward, Vineyard 36, and surprise guests former Hurricane Greats Erik Cole and Sean Hill, Huge Caniacs Susan and Michael Bohnsack generously purchased a night of Digging In that will change lives.  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram

Jordan Martinook earned the Canes December shovel with 5 goals and 5 assists in an historic Canes hot streak. Marty brought the party in game #501 with a hat trick. The gritty winger had his shovel out and earns his second career shovel, first regular season. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram

The Russian phenom has landed on Digging in with Tripp! Thanks to special friend of the show, Andrei Svech (Bro-tansky) nikov for translating. Pyotr was 3-1-3 in November with his first career shutout. The numbers don't tell the full story with Pyotr as he continues to impress and shutdown Canes opponents. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram @pyotr_kochetkov on Instagram

October Hurricanes Player of the Month, Martin Necas really dug in with what some are calling a coming out party for the 23-year old Czech. Necas put up 5 goals, 8 assists and scored on nearly 20% of his shots. Marty has always had the talent and been a long time friend of the show. His October performance showed a snapshot of his potential with spirited forechecks and taking a much heavier load at the face-off dot. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com  Digintripp.com...

Since the creation of the Digging In Podcast, Tripp has asked virtually every guest how they define Digging In. These past several months Tripp, a recovering Alcoholic, has begun to define what it means to him. This Hope is that this honest Episode might help others currently struggling with Alcoholism and Addiction. And it’s an opportunity to thank everyone for their amazing support.  Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

For the first time our NHL shovel doesn't go to a player, but instead a living legend. Rick Jeanneret, the long time voice of the Buffalo Sabres is nearing the end of his long and illustrious career. Rick has broadcast Sabres games since 1971 & on the television side since '95. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

No team wins with out goaltending. For the second time of the season a Canes netminder has won a Shovel of the Month. This time Father Finn. Raanta was 4-1-0 with a 925 save percentage. The warm-hearted vet earned points against Colorado, Washington, Pittsburgh & Tampa - amongst others. He also never passes up an opportunity to have a conversation. Buckle your chinstrap for this special treat. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp...

A legend by any standard, Clarke won 2 Stanley Cups, 3 Hart Trophy's, a Selke and is on any list of the greatest NHL players of all-time. Lindros also won hardware for Canada in Olympics, World Championships & the famous 1972 Summit Series. Lots to dig into with this legend. Special thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

The Athletic & Penn State's own Sara Civian has been digging in with her coverage of the Hurricanes for 4 seasons after time with the Bruins & Pens. Civvsssy joins Tripp to preview the Canes trade deadline activity. Check out Sara's latest article for The Athletic, Loose pucks: With the trade deadline looming, what should the Canes do?https://theathletic.com/3183459/2022/03/15/loose-pucks-with-the-trade-deadline-looming-what-should-the-canes-do/?source=emp_shared_article This is our...

El Niño has been in consideration for shovel of the month multiple times. In February he finally took home the shovel. 4 goals & 4 assists from the power forward put his name on the front of that iconic shovel. While Nino is one of the nicest and most thoughtful guys you'll ever meet off the ice, when he puts on skates the grit comes out. Nino Niederreiter always digs in. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram &...

The 13-year NHL veteran spent was well-traveled. Most notably 5 seasons with Hurricanes and being a key contributor to their 2009 playoff run. The Finnish forward also made playoff runs in Dallas & Pittsburgh. Jussi was a fan favorite in every stop around the league and is a great wealth of hockey knowledge. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

The power forward was at his full power in February. With 9 goals and 8 apples in 11 games the centerman was a staple in the nightly highlights. Lindholm had at least one point in every game but one and boasted an 8-game goal streak in February. However you split the numbers Lindy - DIGS IN. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @LindholmElias on Instagram & Twitter

Hubby-Dooby-Doo  leads the league in assists and is a clear-cut Hart Trophy candidate as he leads his Panthers to be one of the league's best. The 10-year veteran continues to run circles around the rest of the league with over 70 points through his first 50 games of the season. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @JonnyHuby11 on Instagram & Twitter

Brady was an offensive dynamo from the blue line with 5 goals and 5 assists in the month of January. The defenseman is always a safe bet on the blue line but in January he showed off his offensive skills too. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @bradyskjei on Instagram

The Carolina Hurricanes President & General Manager is a hockey lifer. Tripp digs into his past present and future. From almost being a part of the Miracle on Ice to building one of the best teams in the league and everything in between. This very special episode has been a long time coming but well worth the wait. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

Backstrom came back from a hip injury starting his season with 3 assists in his first 3 games of the season. His assists were timely too as the Swede teed up Ovi for his 274th & 27th career power play goals, a new NHL record. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter  @backstrom19 on Twitter

TT dug for the Canes with 6 goals and 5 assists in only 9 games. The well-rounded defensively-responsible forward was a +10 for Carolina. Turbo also picked up his 100th career goal at the start of the month. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @teravainenteuvo on Instagram

Hall of Famer Ken Holland was instrumental in the building and long time success of the Detroit Red Wings. Serving as the GM for one 2 decades, Holland won 4 cups with the team, 1 as an assistant and 3 more as the GM. Ken wasn't done there, going north of the border to run the Oilers and their star-studded team. The stories Ken brings are legendary and never before heard. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

November Canes Shovel of the Month honoree Tony DeAngelo had 2 goals & 8 assists in 12 games. The Canes d-man led the power play and added his special brand of chippiness.  Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com  Digintripp.com for merch  @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

Aaron helped the Panthers to a 7-4-2 record to put them atop the daunting Atlantic Division. He registered 3 goals, 8 assists with a +8 rating. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @Ekblad5FLA on Twitter @aaronekblad5 on Instagram

The first Canes shovel of the season goes to the Svech who had 7 goals, 4 assists and a +7 rating. Most importantly the Canes finished October a perfect 8-0. The 21-year old contributed in all facets of the game providing timely goals, consistent defense and a handful of jaw-dropping hits. Special thanks to https://www.casualelegancedesignsnc.com Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @ASvechnikov_37on Twitter @andrei_svechnikov37 on Instagram

The Canes netminder was a perfect 7-0-0 with his new team. Finishing October with a 1.29 GAA & .956 Save Pct Andersen has quickly dug in for the Canes. Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter @f_andersen30 on Twitter @frederikandersen31 on Instagram