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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FlaCatHistory) to discuss the Panthers 3-1 win over the PIttsburgh Penguins on Friday Night from Amerant Bank Arena as they honored Patric Hornqvist pregame. Sergei Bobrovsky weathered the storm in the first 35 minutes as they surrendered multiple odd man rushes on the night. Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice was not pleased with the teams energy as the Pittsburgh Penguins were dominating the face off dot and the neutral zone. Panthers forwards Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen were some of the standouts after the Panthers juggled their lines, which included the game-winning goal at 6:10 in the 3rd period where the Panthers never looked back from there. The team was down 6-on-4 in the final minutes of the game and the Cats denied Pittsburgh from getting quality scoring chances in the third, where the Panthers only allowed two SOG prior to the Penguins br

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez (@Mandoman12) brings in Nick Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys discuss the Panthers' 5-4 win over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday Night from Amerant Bank Arena. The guys discuss how the Panthers top line led the way with 9 points. The Panthers got their first goal of the game on their first shot after being outshot 6-0 to start the game. Panthers were able to shut down the Dallas top six, and despite giving up two goals on the penalty kill and two former Panthers getting on the scoresheet, the Panthers shut down the Stars in the final minute and never trailed on Wednesday. The Cats signed 6th Round Pick Forward Josh Davies to a 3-year entry level deal starting next season. Where do Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart rank in The Athletic's Selke Trophy Rankings? The Panthers welcome in the Pittsburgh Penguins to town for their first of three matchups this season. What is the biggest issue that Pittsburgh ha

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss the injury updates to Josh Mahura and Jonah Gadjovich. With the Panthers carrying 8 Defensemen on their roster, who is the guy that we think should get a majority of the games? The NHL Board Of Governors Meeting is currently going on in Seattle, where is the draft going to be? Is there a change to when the NHL Awards will be handed out? And What is the projected salary cap for 2024-25? The guys also preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and the Dallas Stars. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by the Radio Play-By-Play voice of the Florida Panthers, Doug Plagens(@DougPlagens). Doug gives his biggest takeaway through 24 games where the Panthers find themselves at a 14-8-2 record. How does it compare to where their record was in the 1996-97 season(a season where they came of a Stanley Cup Final appearance). How impactful has Brandon Montour an Aaron Ekblad have been since they've been back? Sam Bennett is looking healthy and confident out on the ice since he's returned from injury as well, the guys discuss how impactful they can he once Matthew Tkachuk goes on a point streak(not if, when). The Penalty kill was the third best in the month of November, the guys discuss how Paul Maurice plugs in the right holes to allow the team to kill penalties and create confidence/momentum for the team. Lastly, they discuss their unsung heroes through 24 games. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers last two games against the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders, where it was a tale of two games. The Panthers finished their eastern Canadian Road Trip with five out of six points and shot from one place often this past Thursday as the Cats came out with a 5-1 victory. As the Panthers welcomed the New York Islanders to town, the team entered on a 2-game home losing streak, faced a Mat Barzal-less Islanders team. On Paper, one would think that the Panthers could have their way against New York, but they just could not figure out Ilya Sorokin on the night(saved 42 of 45 shots faced) , with a few missed opportunities on the Power Play. Matthew Tkachuk breaks his goal-scoring drought of 10 games and Carter Verhaeghe scores again on Saturday, but it was not enough as the Panthers dropped their third straight on home ice. Lastly, we discuss Paul Mauice's forward thinking and how it has bee

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss the pure domination of the Panthers on Monday night against the Ottawa Senators. Where the Panthers started the game scoring on their first three power plays(two by Sam Reinhart, one by Sam Bennett). Monday was a night of frustration where it had a lot of carryover from their matchup last season on April 6th(Panthers win that one 7-2) that led to 167 of total Penalty's In Minutes(PIM) for both teams combined. Tuesday in Toronto on the second end of a back-to-back, the team had a lot of energy with Anthony Stolarz between the pipes. Both goals by Kevin Stenlund for Florida and Noah Gregor of Toronto was not enough for regulation. The stars for both teams were kept at bay on their scoring chances. After an exciting overtime where the Panthers were also on the power play, they did not find the back of the net. The Cats ended up dr

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers' lackluster performance on Friday night after being home the whole week during thanksgiving week (1-2-0). The Panthers after a day off on Saturday afternoon had an intense practice on Sunday, where Josh Mahura had a gold non-contact jersey. With Mike Reilly claimed off of waivers by the New York Islanders, what does that mean for their open roster spot? Lastly, we preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and the Ottawa Senators tonight from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.Note: After recording, it was announced that Josh Mahura was seen in a regular practice jersey and Sergei Bobrovsky will be starting against Ottawa.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to breakdown the Panthers 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. We are officially at the Thanksgiving checkpoint, a point in the season for evaluation, where do the Panthers stand not only in standing, but if their 25 points in 19 games is sustainable. The Panthers have gotten to this point despite injuries, so they survived. Lastly, we preview Friday night's game between the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets from Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@Jacobwinans8) to the show to discuss the Panthers' 5-3 win on Monday night against the Edmonton Oilers, where the Panthers came back from a 2-0 deficit early on. Penalty kill stood strong in this one as the Panthers limited the damage on Monday despite Connor McDavid scoring two goals on the night. The guys also revisit an article from The Athletic and where they had the Panthers ranked 1-32 in Most improved teams in the NHL coming into this season, and how that's panned out to this point. Lastly, the guys preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins as it will be their first matchup in South Florida since game six of the first round back in April. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers finishing their California road trip 2-1-0. Panthers got reinforcements back in Defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour, along with forward Jonah Gadjovich on Friday night. Their presence gave the Panthers a boost as they dominated the first 40 minutes on Friday night. The Cats did however lose Captain Aleksander Barkov to injury as he collided with Jackson LaCombe knee-to-knee in the neutral zone (LaCombe was assessed a 2-minute minor after officially ruled a 5-minute major). We have an injury update from Head Coach Paul Maurice as he spoke to the media after practice on Sunday, and how does Aaron Ekblad feel about being back in the mix after missing the first 15 games to injury? Lastly, the Edmonton Oilers come to town for the one and only time this season as they are off to a 5-10-1 start and seven points out of the final Wild Card Spot in the Western Conference. A team who is was a

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Nick Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to the show to discuss the Panthers 2-1 loss against the Los Angeles Kings from Crypto.com Arena. The Panthers were the team who were consistently getting passes disrupted in the neutral zone and on breakouts while the Kings executed theirs. The Panthers juggled the lines once again early after the Cats gave up a 1-0 lead 1:20 into the contest. What does that mean for Florida's pursuit of Patrick Kane? Does Maurice stick with these lines going into Friday? The team lost Josh Mahura in this game after a collision on the boards early in the game. After attempting to give it a go in the second, Mahura went down the tunnel again and did not return. With Paul Maurice discussing the possibility of Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour returning at the end of their California road trip, does Mahura's injury make it a guarantee now for at least one of them to come back? The Cats have a quick turna

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Kirby Lupul(@KJ_Lups) of the FLA Cats Hockey Podcast to discuss the rank the biggest surprises and future concerns for the Panthers in their 10-4-1 start. The guys also preview tonight's game between the Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings as they try to break a 5-game losing streak against LA. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) to chat about the Panthers 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Panthers almost doubled the offensive zone time over the San Jose Sharks and went through stretches at the beginning of the second period without allowing a shot on goal, and toward the end of the game, only allowing two in the last 12:31 of the game(both came with the extra attacker). The Panthers have their second consecutive game where they get multiple power play goals, so special teams continues to click. Matthew Tkachuk has a seven game point streak and Sam Reinhart is tied for the NHL lead in multi-point games with nine with Rangers Forward Artemi Panarin. Anthony Stolarz gets the start tonight and goes 19/22 on the evening. The guys give their 3 stars, when they thought this game was won, and provide an update on the Panthers new Practice facility. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLOR

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down more of how the top line has performed this season through 14 games. Is there an opportunity for Anton Lundell to get going knowing that he will not be shuffling around(assuming that the forward lines are healthy)? What do the Panthers do about their defense pairs? Is the performance of the top fours so great that A Montour and Ekblad pair is inevitable when they both come back? (Note: They are not expected to be back at the same time) We also preview tonight's game between the Panthers and San Jose Sharks as the Panthers are looking to win their seventh straight game at the SAP Center. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jack Bushman(@JackBushman2) to discuss Sunday's 4-3 Panthers win over the Chicago Blackhawks to split the season series at 1-1-0. Panthers top line dominated as they only allowed four shot attempts at 5-on-5. The guys from British Columbia came to play as Sam Reinhart and Connor Bedard each score twice, Reinhart now at 11 goals on the season. The guys also discuss the respect opposing coaches have as they learn Bedard's game as he mature's, what did Paul Maurice had to say after they faced off on Sunday? The Panthers score two power play goals in a game for the first time this season and have gone six of their last eight games without allowing a power play goal. Lastly, the guys discuss the latest on Patrick Kane's injury and if the Panthers have a chance to land the former number one overall pick and Conn Smythe winner. We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Florida Panthers Historian(@FLACatsHistory) Francisco Oporta(@fjojr) to the show to discuss the 5-2 Panthers Victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at home. Panthers set the tone in the first with getting in front of pucks when the Hurricanes possessed the puck mostly for the latter part of the first period and even five to six minutes into the second. Florida's penalty kill was perfect on the night as not only did they go 3/3, but they did not allow a single shot on goal. Florida shut it down in the third period and even when the Hurricanes brought in the extra attacker, they score 13 second after to ice the game. Matthew Tkachuk gets two points on the night to now be at an average of a point per game, Aleksander Barkov gets two points on the night with five shots on goal, and Uvis Balinskis gets his first career goal. We discuss our three stars, when we thought this game was won or lost, and give an injury updat

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Nick Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys express frustration about the latest with Bally Sports, and what would today's version of Jonathan Huberdeau fit with the current version of the Panthers? Segment two, the guys chat about the latest rumor from David Pagnotta on the Cats closing in on a Brandon Montour extension. Is 2024-25 the real gap year for the Panthers? The Panthers welcome in the Carolina Hurricanes to town for the first time since Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final back in May. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Rod Pedersen(@rodpedersen) of The Cats n' Bolts Podcast to break down the Panthers' 4-3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. The Panthers come out giving up some odd man rushes to start the game, but settled down as the first period went on. Despite giving up a goal on a redirection off a Panthers player, the Panthers score two straight to get the Panthers the lead after 20. After giving up two straight goals(which could've been three if it were not for an offside), the Panthers buckled down defensively where they didn't give up anything on the cycle. The Panthers tie it at three in the third period thanks to Evan Rodrigues on a cross ice feed from Gustav Forsling. Panthers go into their second straight overtime game, but this one did not take long as Sam Reinhart had a step on Evgenii Kuznetszov and scores top shelf to give the Panthers the two points. The guys give their 3 stars, when they thought this g

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@Jacobwinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss the adjustments from game-to-game that we never see one game being repeated so far through 11 games, like line shakeups in between games. The guys discuss where the Panthers stand in 1-goal games and whenever they go into the third period tied or with a lead, shitting down games when necessary. How much more do we see of Mike Reilly before the reinforcements come back? Lastly, the guys preview Wednesday nights game between the Panthers and Capitals. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by TJ Peterson(@parallelcircle) of Panther Pourri: A Florida Hockey Now Podcast to discuss the Panthers' 5-4 win over Columbus. The guys discuss the Panthers blowing a 3-0 lead and going down 4-3 with 7:30 to go in the third. Paul Maurice brings the extra attacker with 3:21 left in the third and with a lot of bodies crashing the net and zone time, the Panthers tie the game at four thanks to Nick Cousins converting on a failed breakout by Columbus. The Panthers end up winning this one when Matthew Tkachuk breaks up an odd man rush by Columbus, and the Cats counter with a 2-on-1 as Anton Lundell's shot is saved by Spencer Martin and Mr. Overtime Carter Verhaeghe scores to give the Panthers the two points. We discuss our three stars, when we thought this game was won or lost? And an update on Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour. We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every D