Panther Pourri: A Florida Hockey Now Podcast

The Panthers are losing and now that's a good thing! Jacob and TJ discuss the Panthers' ethical tanking, who has stepped up since Paul Maurice shut some guys down, and take their first real look at a Panthers-less playoff picture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob, Alex, and TJ are joined by George Richards (Florida Hockey Now) to discuss the tough schedule remaining for the Florida Panthers, who will likely be sitting out a few more games than others, and what the Panthers might do with a top-10 pick. The boys give flowers to Bam Adebayo's historic night. George fulfills a coincidental but long-standing tradition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers are trade deadline sellers for the first time in Bill Zito's tenure as GM. Who might we have seen rep the shield for the last time? Does Bill Zito have any surprises hidden up his sleeves? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers are trade deadline sellers for the first time in Bill Zito's tenure as GM. Who might we have seen rep the shield for the last time? Does Bill Zito have any surprises hidden up his sleeves? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

USA Hockey takes home both Golds over Canada and we shift our focus back to Sunrise. The Panthers have a tall hill to climb in their final 25 games. Jacob and TJ decide whether or not they want the Cats to climb it at all as the trade deadline looms and directional decisions have to be made. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pourri trio returns to the mic and we have a lot of olympic hockey to discus. I mean discuss, that's a summer event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is the Florida Panthers' season over with as we head into the Olympic break? Jacob, Alex, and TJ, discuss the many woes that leave the Panthers all but out of reach of a playoff spot with ~25 games left to play. The boys also preview the Olympic hockey tournaments, a certain Italian controversy, and the Gavin McKenna charges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob, TJ, and Alex are back to discuss Sandis Vilmanis' first nine games, Artemi Panarin, and the refs on Star Wars Night. Panther Pourri officially supports Indiana University Football Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob, Alex, and TJ are back to discuss return from injury timelines, start to take a look at the trade deadline, and most importantly, share a very courteous discussion about the CFP National Championship game between Indiana University (Jacob's alma mater) and University of Miami (Alex's alma mater). Jacob announces some exciting life news. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Armando Velez (Locked On Florida Panthers) joins Jacob and TJ to catch up on all things Panthers since before the Christmas Break. What's been going well? What still needs to be improved? How should the Panthers approach the second half of the season? The boys also discuss Olympic rosters, potential records, and the Panthers' continuously harrowing injury situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers went 3-1-0 on their last road trip of 2025 and are now 5-1-0 since Eetu Luostarinen's return from injury. Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss a road trip that went about as well as possible, Carter Verhaeghe's return to form, the extracurriculars in Tampa, and some big trades around the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Panthers are back in the win column but have a tough road trip coming up before coming home for the new year. Jacob, Alex, and TJ close out the homestand and give their thoughts. Carter Verhaeghe has returned to form after becoming a father. Jacob gets to brag about the college football playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference (again), but what's going on with the CFP selection? Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss their level of concern with the Panthers' current place in the standings, why there is reason to be optimistic, and whether or not the Miami Hurricanes should be in the CFP (they should, sorry TJ). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacob and TJ are back to talk about one of the most eventful weeks in recent Panthers memory. The boys celebrate some player milestones, mourn a few more injuries, and give their thoughts on the just released Winter Classic jerseys. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Panthers wrap up their west coast road trip and return home with Brad Marchand sitting at 998 points. Your favorite Florida Panthers podcasters are back to recap the last week in Panther hockey and where it leaves the team.

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The Florida Panthers have introduced some new faces into the lineup, including one we could swear we've seen before. George Richards (Florida Hockey Now) joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to diagnose the Panthers' fall to the bottom of the Eastern Conference and prescribe a few solutions, including some potential trade targets. The boys give out some flowers where they're due and George makes his pick in what has unexpectedly become a bit of a tradition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers return home after a long and (mostly) unsuccessful road trip. Jacob and TJ discuss how the Panthers dropped four straight before coming back to their senses and treating Brad Marchand to a proper homecoming. Jacob has an eye on his strong favorite for the Calder Trophy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3-1-0 is a start we'll take, as 6 points are banked. All 3 hosts are back to discuss the inaugural week of the Panthers' 2025-26 campaign. All to say... it's October. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers are officially back for the 2025-26 season and they picked up right where they left off. Jacob and TJ break down a very strong start to the threepeat chase, what went right against the Chicago Blackhawks, what could be improved, and what tongue twister TJ simultaneously develops and fails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

THANK YOU FOR TEN (10) YEARS OF PANTHER POURRI (including the PTP years)!!! Your back-to-back Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers are back for the 2025-26 season, but missing a few key pieces. Jacob, TJ, and Alex give their expectations for the season, including what the Panthers can do to help account for the Barkov and Tkachuk injuries. The boys find out about the Anton Lundell injury in real time and discuss the potential implications if it's serious. TJ can't remember the names of multiple former Los Angeles Kings defensemen. Nobody can remember the 2024 draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Pre-season is officially underw-- and Barkov is out for the season. David Dwork (The Hockey News, The Hockey Show) joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to discuss Aleksander Barkov's season-ending injury and surgery, what the Panthers' mindset is about how to move forward, and some potential targets to bring in as extra center depth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers managed to extend all of Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad, and Brad Marchand but it put them over the salary cap. So how much could Bill Zito have possibly done on July 1st? Oh, THAT much?? Jacob and TJ give their grades on the big 3 extensions and discuss a much more active July 1st than was expected from the Panthers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WE ARE SO BACK-TO-BACK!!!

ALEX, JACOB, AND TJ DISCUSS THE PANTHERS'S ULTIMATE TRIUMPH IN A 5-1 DEMOLITION OF EDMONTON'S HOPES AND DREAMS. WE DO OUR INFAMOUS ROLL CALL, CREDIT ALL THE WINNERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, AND DISCUSS ELBO ROOM!!! 

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The Panthers are one win away from Stanley Cup glory after a convincing, comprehensive 5-2 game 5 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. Alex, Jacob, and TJ of Panther Pourri discuss the win, the Conn Smythe race, the Calder Cup Final featuring the Charlotte Checkers, and more.

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The Panthers are one win away from Stanley Cup glory after a convincing, comprehensive 5-2 game 5 win over the Oilers in Edmonton. Alex, Jacob, and TJ of Panther Pourri discuss the win, the Conn Smythe race, the Calder Cup Final featuring the Charlotte Checkers, and more.

Multiple comebacks, a goalie change, late drama, overtime... what didn't Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final have? Oh right. It didn't have happy Panthers fans at the end of it. Jacob and TJ talk about how the Panthers let a 3-0 lead slip away and failed to take a chokehold on the series, but also why there is still plenty of reason for optimism. Once again, we'd like to thank Netflix, Map360 Collective, and the Happy Gilmore 2 marketing team for sending us to the game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Emotions ran high as the Florida Panthers took their first series lead of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final by way of a 6-1 thrashing over the Edmonton Oilers, but that's hardly the story compared to the 140 minutes of penalties called. Who was dirty and who was physical? Who was a sore loser and who was getting their pound of flesh? Is this what we can expect for the rest of the series? Huge thanks to Netflix, Map360 Collective, and the Happy Gilmore 2 marketing team for treating us to a magnificent game! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz...

Stop me if you've heard this one before: the Panthers had a lead in the third period of the game in the Stanley Cup Final, but the Oilers tied it and the game went to overtime. Except this time it went to double overtime and the Panthers won to tie the series and head home to Sunrise. Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss why the Oilers are giving the Panthers so much trouble, give their Conn Smythe updates, and defend Sam Bennett's innocence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

The Florida Panthers fall 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers in game one of the Stanley Cup Final. What went wrong? Was it Bob's fault? Was Edmonton's top-end talent just too much to handle? Should you worry yet? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The rematch is ON. It's the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers for the grand prize once again. What has changed since last year? What are each team's keys to the series? What will it take for the Florida Panthers to earn the title of "dynasty"? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a forgettable game 4, the Panthers lay a goose egg, leave behind their chance to sweep the Hurricanes, and head back to Carolina for game 5.

Alex & TJ are on this episode to break it down.

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The Florida Panthers are one win away from a third straight appearance in the Stanley Cup final. Carolina is one loss away from a fourth straight conference final without a single win. Evan Rodrigues and Jesper Boqvist are the golden children. Eetu Luostarinen is a goon. Alex & TJ discuss these and many more on WHEEL! OF! FORTUNE!!!

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The Florida Panthers continue their very strong performance away from home, shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Final. Jacob, Alex, and TJ break down the commanding win and give their thoughts on how the rest of the series will go. TJ and Alex also discuss the dramatic NBA Eastern Conference Final. Alex asks Jacob for a controversial favor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Roy Bellamy joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to break down the Panthers' 5-2 win in game one of the Eastern Conference Final while still somehow lamenting that the Panthers can still play better. The boys praise NHL postseason (5-on-5) scoring leader Eetu Luostarinen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers have defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in 7 games and will play in the Eastern Conference Final for the third straight year. Jacob, TJ, and Alex celebrate Brad Marchand, Seth Jones, Eetu Luostarinen, and all the things that led to the Panthers' win. On the other side, the Carolina Hurricanes await and the boys discuss the opposing players to look out for, differences in playstyles, what might be different from 2023, and series predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Florida Panthers are headed back to Toronto for a winner-take-all game 7 against the Maple Leafs. Jacob, Alex, and TJ break down what went wrong for the Florida Panthers in game 6 (spoiler alert: everything) and what the Panthers need to improve upon in order to keep their season alive (spoiler alert: everything). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That's a-paddling. The Panthers humiliate the Leafs on their home ice to take a 3-2 series lead. How did it happen? What did it mean? Why are the Leafs fans the way they are?

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Alex is joined by the returning TJ to discuss a dominant 2-0 win that should have been much more lobsided if not for Joe Woll.

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Alex Baumgartner (Five Reasons Sports) joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to discuss Matthew Tkachuk's return to the Panthers' lineup (and the rest of the first game of round one).  Alex has issues an issue with an official.  Jacob gives TJ credit for being right about everything.

Jacob, TJ, and Alex preview the Florida Panthers' first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.  The boys discuss analytical comparisons, what each team needs to do to win, and any overall thoughts about the upcoming postseason.