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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest with Evan Rodrigues' day with the Cup back at Boston University, and the involvement that his kids had in the celebration. Assistant GM Brett Petersen and Manager of Player Development Mike Ryan also got their days with the Cup. There are new details in the partnership for the Panthers on how games will be viewed now. A few weeks ago, we discussed the teams games being aired on local television, but the digital partnership for streaming is now coming into light. The Panthers have the lowest average price per game (for a family of 4) compared to the rest of the league, how lucky are Panther fans? However, where do the concessions rank? Defenseman Gustav Forsling was voted the Swedish player of the year and is in great company with two Norris Trophy winners, but what are his chances of winning the award next season? We

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Adam Denker(@DenkyD8nk) of Locked On Lightning to discuss the latest on the State of Hockey in Florida. The two teams had their own redemption stories, although very different results in the years prior to these two team dominating the early parts of the 2020's. The Lightning have had their fair share of changes this offseason, including former Captain Steven Stamkos who has lowballed by GM Julien BrisBois during their contract negotiations, but are the Bolts better now? What did they add to substitute for the loss of Stammer? Lastly, with the summer Olympics now in our rearview mirror all eyes now turn to the Four Nations Face-off and the 2026 Winter Olympics, and both teams are projected to have representation at the games. 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) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss an Article on The Athletic which ranked the Panthers number one in front office confidence rankings. It's to no surprise that they are number one, but where do the other most recent Stanley Cup Champions rank and how do the Panthers compare and contrast to the others. Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk spoke out about their hunger level after winning the Stanley Cup, but the two have an opportunity to be in some elite company when their careers are over. With the 2026 Winter Olympics less than two years away, Barkov has an opportunity to do what no Finnish player has ever done? What could it be? Where could Tkachuk finish in American players when his time is up? Lastly, two two break down where Carter Verhaeghe is in regard to goal-scoring compared to his peers, and with him being extension eligible, what echelon could that

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. Today marks four years since the Panthers were eliminated in the Stanley Cup bubble in Toronto, which made lots of us question the direction of the franchise as that was the last game before the changing of the guard in the front office with the Panthers letting go of then General Manager Dale Tallon. The two discuss how Bill Zito has managed the Panthers in years where they've gone all in, and even a year where they've stood pat, but ultimately resulting in a Stanley Cup Championship. The two also discuss where the Stanley Cup has been as of late as it is continuing to make it's tour around Finland and Sweden. Lastly, we discussed last week which Panthers seats were hottest, today we discuss whose jobs are the safest. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.  Follow & Sub

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) For another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss Aleksander Barkov's day with the Cup in Tampere, Finland. We saw the Finnish players from the Panthers wearing T-shirts saying "Tampere, Finland: Barkov City." The captain took the Cup to multiple places around Tampere, where the community got to embrace their hero, the guys discuss what they liked the most out of the events from afar. We also discuss the two biggest trades in the history of the franchise with Roberto Luongo and Matthew Tkachuk. Is one better than the other? How much did the first initial trade for Lu impact them later on? Luongo went through a strange time with the franchise where they attempted to draft Alexander Ovechkin a year before he was eligible to be drafted. The guys will tell the tale and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day. Follow & Subscribe o

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) in to the show for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest in the Stanley Cups trip around North America where Sam Reinhart got his day with it out in British Columbia. Carter Verhaeghe tied the knot this past weekend with Evan Rodrigues also celebrating his birthday as the clock struck midnight at Verhaeghe's wedding. The guys discuss their reaction to the wedding videos online. The Keeper of the Cup posted that he and the Stanley Cup have made it across the Atlantic, but where is it headed to first? The two also give their opinions on whose seat is the hottest going into the 2024-25 season, and who belongs on the Panthers Mt. Rushmore at this moment in time? 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) brought in Florida Panthers Historian, Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to discuss the early years with the team starting in the Miami Arena in Downtown Miami. The two chat about the first game and the presentation on the ice prior to their home opener, how the first few seasons went for them, and key trades that led them to building up the team that eventually led them to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996. 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) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss Brandon Montour's day with the Cup in Ohsweken, Ontario. Montour also discusses his love for lacrosse as his town of Six Nations of the Grand River represents a strong Indigenous Community. The two also discuss Steven Lorentz taking it to a local hospital and Rick Dudley's receiving the Cup after Bill Zito. Aaron Ekblad spoke about the night and day experience of losing in 2023 and coming into the following season rehabbing over winning the Stanley Cup and not dealing with as many injuries as the year before. Lastly, the two discuss Kyle Okposo's inspiration during his quest for the Stanley Cup. Why did he choose number 8? How did a concussion from a six years ago change his perspective on his playing career? We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow &

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to discuss the origin story of the Panthers. From the announcement of when South Florida was going to be awarded an expansion team, to trying to field on the ice in less than 10 months time. The two discuss how they decided the name, logo, and how they put together their front office prior to their first game in October of 1993 in the Miami Arena. 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) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss what the Panthers players have been up to lately, which included a trip to see the Finnish President. Josh Mahura took the Stanley Cup to the home of the Humboldt Broncos, which Armando and Jacob will tell the story of the Tragedy from 2018. There continues to be the conversation on whether team who play in places with No Income tax and the advantages they have (ie Sam Reinhart signing for just over $8M a year). Do the Panthers and other teams in that category have that. uch of an advantage? Also, which teams in taxed locations are primed to rise up as now the cap is schedule to continues to go up in the coming years? 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 events that happened on this day two years ago when the Panthers pulled off their sign-and-trade to bring Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. A trade that changed the direction of the franchise that got them two trips to the Stanley Cup Final, including one Stanley Cup Championship. As we continue to celebrate the summer of champions, we're gonna break down the History of the team, and we are starting with the expansion draft of 1993. We discuss who ended up being impact players, and a fun fact about one of the players selected who found a career outside of hockey. 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 how a Global IT outage effected Kyle Okposo's ability to get a full day with the Stanley Cup as things had to be altered with his day. Matthew Tkachuk got more than just a day with the Cup as he continued to go around the city of St. Louis with it. Where did he end up going? Oliver Ekman-Larsson spoke with PHNX's Craig Morgan on winning the Stanley Cup with Florida and how much support he's had from fans back in Arizona and how his relationships influenced him signing in Toronto. In the cap era, how have Stanley Cup Champions done in the following season? What are the most likely outcomes of teams' attempts to repeat. 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 latest in the Summer of Champions celebration as Matthew Tkachuk got his day with the Cup as he brought it his home in St. Louis, where did he end up going to? The Athletic released their annual best and worst contracts in the NHL, where does Gustav Forsling stand? Are there other Panthers with him on this list? Lastly, we also discuss their Way-Too-Early Predictions and compare them to last year and how the Panthers are viewed in the eyes of national writers for their chance to repeat. 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 with Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two chat about some members of the front office who got their days with the Stanley Cup, including a photo that The Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard posted of Bill Zito with a baby Mahi inside the cup. The two also discuss the stories of Sunny Mehta (Head Of Analytics) and Chris McCellan (VP of Sports Performance) and their days with the cup. We knew that the Champions were going to get an exhibit in the Hockey Hall of Fame, but what items were taken to the hall from the Panthers? Lastly, the two discuss where it all began with the Captain touching the Stanley Cup first, and the different occasions in which the captain did not lift it first. 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 getting their names on the Stanley Cup, which players made the cut? What's the criteria to getting your name on the Cup? We also briefly talk about the long history of the Stanley Cup and how the NHL first obtained the Cup in the 1920's. How often do the rings get replaced on the Cup? What happens to the old rings? With a whole bunch of Mayhem that happened in South Florida over the weekend, what Mayhem has happened to and around the Stanley Cup? 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 breakdown the last day of Development Camp where a scrimmage was held at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. We discuss the standouts and the overall buzz that was with fans getting to watch the future of the Panthers. We discuss what former Panthers Captain Bryan McCabe had to say about seeing guys grow, keeping things fresh on the different activities off the ice and his approach with the organization winning the Stanley Cup. A few days back, Jonathan Huberdeau spoke at his charity golf tournament his thoughts on the Panthers winning it all. Obviously, if you're Bill Zito, you do the trade all over again, but what if Matthew Tkachuk never requested a trade to begin with, what should the Panthers have done(with us having the benefit of hindsight)? 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 platform

On today's edition of the Locked On Florida Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The to break down the signing of Defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year one-way contract, and now the Panthers have both Boqvist brothers in the mix. The two discuss his possible impact on the team and his resume from being a top 10 selection by the Blackhawks, to the situation in Columbus with a whole bunch of turnover. Over the last two days, Tomas Nosek and Nate Schmidt spoke to the South Florida media, and Schmidt especially made a great first impression as he was close to being a Panther years ago. Lastly, the guys discuss the last two days of Development Camp and the off-ice activities that the young guys were up to off the ice. Jack Devine spoke about returning to Denver University, and how the guys see it. Should Panther fans be nervous with Devine going into his senior season and not signing? We discuss this and more on today's edition

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss day one of Panthers Development Camp from the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. We discuss the drills they were running, along with what some of the returning guys have said about coming back now, and experiencing it after the franchise obtained the ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup. Lastly, with the Panthers spending up to the Cap and having multiple guys locked up long term, development is the key to maintaining the championship window, so how much pressure is there actually on Checkers Head Coach Geordie Kinnear this season as the franchise is in the bottom third in most prospect pool ranks. 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) brought in David Dwork(@DavidDwork) of The Hockey News and The Hockey Show of the LeBatard and Friends Network. The two discuss David's experience traveling from city to city covering the Stanley Cup Final in Florida and Edmonton, then to Las Vegas for the Draft, to covering a championship parade. David discusses his favorite moment from his travels. The Stanley Cup now has the players names from the Panthers' Championship run after the weekend, David tells the audience what he's looking forward to most in the summer as each of the players will have their days with the Cup. Their conversation led to discuss what could be next for the goaltending department with a whole bunch of money tied up, in the position. Lastly, the two discuss what they are looking forward to the most as multiple faces will be making a return to D-Camp while some new faces will be part of the mix, including some guys who recently were drafted by the

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Erica L. Ayala(@Erica_L_Ayala) of Locked On Kraken  break down Brandon Montour signing a 7-year $49 Million deal with the Kraken. The two discuss Montour's fit, along with what Josh Mahura brings to the table to Seattle. Armando was asked what it's like to cover a Stanley Cup win for the Panthers, and how things also relate back to the Expansion Draft of 2021 as one of the compounding moves that got the Panthers to winning the Cup. The two discuss Goaltender Chris Driedger making his return to the Panthers now after spending three seasons with the Kraken organization. Driedger went through a few injury troubles during his time in Seattle, but what is his standing with the Panthers now that he's back. What does Erica think of the offseason that was for Seattle outside of Montour and Mahura? We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe