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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down Wednesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes with the Panthers having mostly AHL players against Carolina regulars. Through two games, Grigori Denisenko has struggled, we discuss more about what his future is and if we are confident that he makes the opening night roster? Lastly, we go over Paul Maurice's approach towards the next two games and what the Power play has looked like in training camp on Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Mike Distefano(@mickey_canuck) and David Morassutti(@d_morassutti) of Locked On Leafs. The guys discuss all the offseason moves that Toronto made after losing to the Florida Panthers in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Most people see the moves as lateral moves due to the team being so close to the salary cap ceiling. Do the Locked On Leafs guys think that's enough to get them over the top? There's discussion of F William Nylander going from wing to 3rd line Center as a way to balance out a lineup, which Nylander is also is a contract year. Finally, we discuss where we think the Leafs will finish in the Atlantic Division, and what the Locked On Leafs guys think of the Florida Panthers.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) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys chat about the fallout of Monday's double header sweep against the Nashville Predators. The guys also discuss the new enhancements around Amerant Bank Arena for the 2023-24 season and how much better the in game experience is going to be for fans. Lastly, the Panthers have another preseason game tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, we break down Paul Maurice's approach to tonight's game and how guys are embracing the competition ahead of tonight. We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every DayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here is discuss the Panthers winning both games of their double header against the Nashville Predators from Amerant Bank Arena. We discuss the stand out, and guys who still need a bit of work. Though it is only one game, certain things can be true: The Florida Panthers have good problems on their hands. Armando discusses how their dominance in both game backs that up. 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, it's another edition of Fairbanks Friday as Nick Fairbanks(@prudentia0) joins Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) to discuss the first two days of Training Camp. The guys chat about who missed the first day and who came back, and The level of concern on forward Carter Verhaeghe's injury. The guys also chat about the early line combinations in camp, as well as Paul Maurice's message on the team needing to "reinvest" in the system. We discuss this and more on today's 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 continue discussing what was said at Florida Panthers Media Day on Wednesday. We go over what Matthew Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov and Sergei Bobrovsky said and what they view as the standard with the organization. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every DayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the training camp roster announcement, schedule and whether or not fans are able to attend training camp. Next, Armando will be discussing the people who spoke during media day and react to it. In part 1, we hear from Panthers GM Bill Zito, and newcomers F Steven Lorentz and D Oliver Ekman-Larsson. 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…

It's a Winans Wednesday edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, as Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8). The guys discuss the official announcement of Amerant Bank Arena with Panthers President/CEO Matthew Caldwell and Amerant Bank CEO Jerry Plush speaking to the media. The guys discuss the term of the deal in connection to the Panthers lease ending. Spencer Knight broke his silence on going into the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program, the guys discuss what he admitted publicly and Knight could come back stronger from it. Lastly, Media Day is today. Armando and Jacob chat about who they would like to hear from and what mindset of the team could be coming into this season. 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 recap the 3 days of the Southeast Rookie Showcase, where the Florida Panthers finish with a 2-1 record. We discuss who are the standouts and who we would like to see improve after the weekend. The Panthers also held their Golf Classic on Monday, and we discuss what the players said as they get ready for training camp on Thursday. We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every DayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by the Play-By-Play Voice of the Charlotte Checkers and the Host of the Chillin' With Chillot Podcast, TJ Chillot(@TJ_chillot) to discuss the Rookie Showcase that begins tonight in Estero, Florida. Armando gives an opportunity for TJ to recap the season that was for the Checkers before being eliminated by the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Then, the guys get into the rookie showcase, as guys who we need to keep an eye out for. How championship success elsewhere helps these prospects when it comes to taking that next step, and who is a guy that we can see earning their entry level contract once rookie showcase is over? 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 Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss Aleksander Barkov's comments from the NHL Media Tour In Sweden on a recent episode of 32 Thoughts. The US portion of the NHL Media Tour brings Matthew Tkachuk to Las Vegas, the guys discuss what they would want to ask Matthew Tkachuk if they were at the NHL Media Tour. Lastly, the coaches and General Manager's had a meeting in Chicago recently, and a former Panthers coach was in attendance for the meeting. The guys give their thoughts on what is wrong with how the NHL is approaching Joel Quenneville and Former Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman to being reinstated into the NHL. 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 hosts of the Locked On Senators Podcast, Brandon Piller(@brandonpiller1) and Ross Levitan(@RossLevitan) for today's show. Armando asks what the impact on new ownership for the Senators has on the franchise. How hot is Pierre Dorian and DJ Smith's seat this upcoming season in Ottawa. How valuable can Jake Sanderson's contract be? We also compare the rebuilds between Ottawa, Buffalo and Detroit, and the guys explain why the Senators could be that team to take the next step. The guys give their series predictions as these two teams are set to face four times this season and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's show, it's another edition of Fairbanks Friday as Nick Fairbanks(@prudentia0) joins Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) to discuss Sam Reinhart speaking about a possible contract extension with the Panthers after throwing the first pitch at the Marlins game. The Athletic put out an article ranking Front Office Confidence Rankings, where do the Panthers Rank. And If you were to be surveyed for Family Feud and were asked, "Describe the Bill Zito Era in a few words" What would they be? 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 show, it's another edition of Winans Wednesday as Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) joins Armando Velez(@Mandoman12). The guys discuss the polls that were conducted on X and Instagram of Mackie Samoskevich's chances on making the opening night roster, and their opinions of his chances to make it. The SHL is implementing interviews of officials after the game to discuss why they made the calls that they did in games. It's not about yes or no(the answer is yes), but why it would be beneficial for the NHL to do this. Will they however go this route? Finally, the guys discuss who are the guys that they could possibly see the Panthers signing to a Professional Tryout(PTO) prior to training camp? We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's show, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in the Host of Locked On Bruins Ian McLaren(@IanCMcLaren) to chat a bit about the most recent playoff series, and similarities and differences of the offseasons between the 2022 Panthers and the 2023 Bruins coming off winning the Presidents' Trophy. This year from the outside looks to be the Bruins' "gap year" with a lot of dead cap on their books, and more importantly, losing their top 2 Center's in Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to retirement. How confident is Ian in Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle to fill in those shoes? We also discuss where the Bruins can possibly finish at seasons end. We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every DayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the leaked photo of the Panthers Logo at Center Ice this upcoming season. Not only did we see the 30th Anniversary Logo, but it also showed some text of an Arena name at Center Ice. What will the name be? What is the impact that it will have in South Florida? 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 Nick Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys discuss the National Broadcast Schedule being released earlier in the week. How Many did the Panthers end up getting? In the last two segments, the guys discuss The Athletic releasing their Best Under 23 Players, where do Anton Lundell and Spencer Knight rank? Were they too high? Low? or Just right? 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 hosts of Locked On Red Wings Scotty Bentley(@BentleyScotty) and Brian Fisher(@BrianFisherWWJ) for another Preseason Divisional Crossover. The guys discuss the Trade for Star F Alex DeBrincat and how he fits into the mold. The guys discuss the improvement between the last year of HC Jeff Blashill(2022) and the first year of Derek Lalonde(2023) and how the guys view the teams looking to break through between Detroit, Ottawa and Buffalo. 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 Nick Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The guys start off the show with the news of Maple Leafs F Auston Matthews signing a 4x$13.25M extension(which kicks in next season) and how the Panthers can sleep better at night knowing that they have two young superstars under contract for 7 more years. The Panthers led the league in PIM last season, but can they weather storms if they lead the league again? It's been 2 years since Jimmy Hayes has been gone, Kevin Hayes speaks publicly via The Players Tribune on what his brother meant to him and the guys discuss how Jimmy was perceived even outside of Hockey. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every DayFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys discuss the chances of internal conversations that Montour could try to be ready for the start of the regular season. The guys also ask, if you could only keep one, who are you Keeping past this season, Montour or Forsling? Then in the final two segments, the guys will discuss some over/unders(based on team and personal success) for the upcoming season. Will Sergei Bobrovsky get to 30 wins? Will Barkov get to 40 goals? We discuss this and more on today's Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…