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Tarasenko to Canes? | College football coaches always have excuses | Ovies + Giglio podcast

Joe Ovies, left, and Joe Giglio host the “Ovies + Giglio” sports talk show, available via podcast or YouTube.
Joe Ovies, left, and Joe Giglio host the “Ovies + Giglio” sports talk show, available via podcast or YouTube. Ovies + Giglio podcast

The Carolina Hurricanes were close to signing Vladimir Tarasenko. Or they weren’t? And now he has a new agent? The News & Observer’s Luke DeCock joined Ovies and Giglio to discuss a weird week of NHL free agency. Do the Canes have a big trade cooking that’ll bring more scoring next season?

Meanwhile, NBA free agency has been somewhat subdued despite Dame Lillard wanting out of Portland. Given fans would rather talk about offseason stuff than in-season games, it’s no wonder the league is trying to get interest back with its new December tournament.

Plus, how Shibumi Shades have taken over the beach.

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