Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube 

Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL 

Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthers
Email: lockedonflapanthers@gmail.com 

#FloridaPanthers #Panthers #NHLHockey 

Everydayer Club
If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the proposal from Broward County and the Panthers to make an arena dsitrict around Amerant Bank Arena. We discuss how other sports districts have influenced the Panthers to make one of their own, how we got here, the details of it, and if it will attract fans to visit the area year round as it's an area that is not the busiest in South Florida. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) give the Panthers their grade for the offseason with now being the halfway point between the end of the Stanley Cup Final and Opening night. The Athletic's fan poll had the Panthers as the move improved team going into this upcoming year, what do the guys think of that? Lightning F Brandon Hagel went on the Cam and Strick Podcast to discuss the rivalry between Tampa Bay and Florida. He had a lot to say about Scott Sabourin getting a contract after...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) discuss how four years after Matthew Tkachuk set his own trend in forcing his way out of Calgary, how Brady has set some trends of his own as there's still a few signing's and possible trades yet to happen. Does the opener in Carolina on September 29th more of a statement game for Florida or Carolina? Whose gamble in net will end up paying off better between Florida and Carolina? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss NHL.com's rankings of their top 20 wingers. Three Florida Panthers find themselves in the top 20. They are one of three teams to have multiple players on the list and one of two teams to have three total. Brady Tkachuk (18th), Sam Reinhart (14th) and Matthew Tkachuk(8th) are part of the Top 20. What did they get righ and wrong? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

...

 On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to discuss The Athletic's article ranking contract efficiencies across the NHL. Panthers were one time at the top of the league in the rankings, but has fallen as far as eighth. Why is that? We discuss who is still at a surplus and who is not. How are former Panthers efficiencies in their new situations? We discuss all of this 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) is here to discuss the contract extension between the Panthers and RFA G Akira Schmid. Both sides agreed and signed a two-year, $2M AAV deal, that will expire in the 2027-28 season. Both sides avoid arbitration, and the Cats will get one UFA year out of Schmid, meaning their goaltending tandem is locked up for the next two seasons. What does the percentage of what the tandem currently takes up compare to years past? What could today's tandem price be in two years when the Cats...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) discuss the four year anniversary of the Matthew Tkachuk trade to the Panthers. With Brady now in the mix, the two are gonna compare and contrast the two players' games, as well as going into higher detail when they say how Brady Tkachuk does not have to carry the load in Florida like he did with the Ottawa Senators. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.<...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news coming out of South Florida that Equipment Manager Teddy Richards was arrested on Friday for multiple charges of Domestic violence and misuse of 911 services. The Panthers have suspended him from the team and all facilities until an investigation is completed. We discussed schedule advantages for the Panthers, but what about the disadvantages? The Panthers are the second oldest team in the NHL by average age. Could they become the oldest team by average age to win the Stanley Cup? We...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) break down the Panthers 84-game schedule. Panthers will play 10 of their first 13 games on the road, and the schedule leak from earlier in the week was in fact, accurate. Panthers have long home stands during late December and post trade deadline. Outside of Christmas and the All-Star game, no gaps of more than three days without a game. The two also discuss multiple returns for the Panthers who are new to the roster and the ones who recently departed. Alexander Ovechkin's last...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers being part of five opening nights across the NHL to begin the season, and it includes the banner raising night in Raleigh for the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes. A rejuvenated Panthers group is looking to start off the season strong, especially because it's expected to be road heavy, with being the road team for three other home openers in California (San Jose, Anaheim and LA in that order). Florida will be the last team to play their first home...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the official date of RFA G Akira Schmid's arbitration case. Panthers and Schmid have time to agree on a new deal knowing that their case will be the last one of the thirteen remaining cases (two were agreed and signed upon prior to the recording). We also discuss who has the most amount of pressure to perform in 2026-27, and who has the least amount. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss the Panthers having the ultimate hit squad with Garnet Hathaway, Brady Tkachuk and Radko Gudas being in the top three in hits since the start of the 2021 season. With the physicality, means that the Panthers will be in the penalty box quite a lot. The units on paper have the look of one that could be towards the top of the NHL in PK percentage. Who will benefit from not having...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest report of Brady Tkachuk's former teammates finding the Wingmen Podcast that the Tkachuk brothers are a part as a distraction during Ottawa's up-and-down season. Lars Eller spoke to the media on Monday and discussed his fit with the Panthers and how he feels that he'll get adjusted quickly thanks to the team culture. Lastly, the fourth lines could be the best and most versatile fourth line that the Panthers...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to give you the news on RFA G Akira Schmid filing for salar arbitration. What's the number that the Panthers could afford. The Panthers will not have the flexibility to make a big splash at the trade deadline, but Schmid's potential earning's on his next deal could damper a possibility even more, which we see why the Panthers went for as many one-way deals as they have. An offer sheet that was signed this year has set a new record and a new highest...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to discuss what Jacob Markstrom and Radko Gudas said to the media about their return to SFL. We discuss the contract structure of projected fourth line center Lars Eller and former Panther G Sergei Bobrovsky, and question the Leafs thinking with the way they structured the bonuses and clauses. Lastly, there were more contracts signed, regarding connections to SFL, and how the Panthers are likely to end up with 25 one-way contracts by the time they sign RFA G Akira Schmid. The Panthers...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Chris Perez(@FLAPanthersPulse on IG) to break down the day one of free agency for the Panthers. The two discuss the long term extensions for F Eetu Luostarinen and D Radko Gudas, and their thoughts on it. Former Panther G Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs at $7M AAV, will the Panthers regret it? Cats made a surprise signing giving Sandis Vilmanis a two-year, one-way deal, which will begin next season, the front office giving him the ultimate vote...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) discuss the trade for G Jacob Markstrom as he makes his return to South Florida after getting traded 12 years ago to Vancouver in exchange for Roberto Luongo. This means the end for Sergei Bobrovsky's time with the Panthers as he will be looking for a new place to call home in 2026 and beyond. As part of the trade package, Jesper Boqvist and Evan Rodrigues were part of the trade to make the cap dollars work. We discuss what all three of them...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the trade to acquire the UFA rights to D Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for F AJ Greer. What could Gudas' impact be as he makes his return to the Panthers at 36 years old? We have also learned about the players who were given Qualifying offers and who did not. We give our our reaction to the news. The Panthers did acquire G Akira Schmid in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2028 3rd round...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest report from David Pagnotta that G Sergei Bobrovsky will test the free agent market, with multiple teams interesting in him. Qualifying offer deadlines for restricted free agents are coming up, and it does not look like F Cole Schwindt and D Donovan Sebrango will be given one, according to David Dwork. The Panthers had six picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, and there was a common theme regarding length and size to each player, especially between the pipes. The Cats...

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 break down the trade that sent Garnet Hathaway at 50% retained 2026 6th rounder in exchange for a 2026 5th rounder and a 2027 4th rounder. Hathaway seems to be the AJ Greer replacement who plays a gritty style of game that fits the Panthers mold. The two also discuss what's looking to be an arms race in the east with Carolina loading up to in attempt to acquire G Connor Hellebuyck from Winnipeg. Tonight is draft...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jamie Goldman(@Jamiegoldman66) of The Joe Rose Show and Locked On Marlins to discuss the latest with the Brady Tkachuk trade, and whether or not it handcuffs them regarding the goaltending position. What line will Brady actually play on in the 2026-27 season? With moves made for the forwards and what is going to come for the goaltending position, is leaves a vote of confidence for the blue line as the six defensemen for the Cats are all locked up for this year and...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to discuss what Brady Tkachuk said to the South Florida media on Tuesday about the trade to the Panthers, what did Bill Zito have to say as well about his process? The Panthers were the ultimate tone setters in the trade market as now transactions are flying right before the draft, the Panthers find themselves as the favorites for the Stanley Cup in 2027. With limited room, what does this mean for Sergei Bobrovsky's liklihood of returning? We discuss all of...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss how things just continue to go well for the Tkachuk Family as Keith Tkachuk has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for the Class of 2026. Brady Tkachuk has no pressure to step into a leadership role with the Panthers despite being a Captain in his former spot. Could the brother be amongst the best brotherly duos in NHL History? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.<...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Francisco Oporta(@FLACatsHistory) to discuss the blockbuster trade of Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for three first round picks. The Cats acquired one of the picks from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for F Mackie Samoskevich, and found a way to flip it for Matthew Tkachuk's younger brother. The two discuss their initial reaction, impact on the team, what the top nine looks like now that Brady is in the fold. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest report on what Sergei Bobrovsky wants on his new deal. Is it too rich for the Panthers in 2026? Kevin Weekes reported that the Anaheim Ducks will not re-sign Radko Gudas. Gudas, who played three seasons in Florida was a fan favorite, but does it make sense to bring back The Butcher at 36 years old? Is a trade for LHD Bowen Byram in the cards for the Panthers. How would the dollars work on the trade? We discuss all of this...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) discuss some of the trades that happened in the league on Tuesday, and the similarities to the Panthers needs, and two former colleagues conducting business, could those two come together for a possible trade for a former Panther second round pick goaltender? BetMGM ranked their Top 10 Stanley Cup champions over the last decade, where do the Panthers championships land? The buyout window is officially open, which players could be bought out, and if they are, which are the ones the guys wouldn't...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, it's a network wide 10th anniversary takeover as Locked On is 10 years old. For the celebration, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) discusses the Top 10 best players in franchise history, best transactions, and best milestones/performances in their 32-year history. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On Florida Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 
🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube 

Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 
🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the trade that the Panthers conducted, sending F Oliver Okuliar to the Penguins for D Emil Pininiemi. Florida gave us a hint that they are likely to keep their first round pick in the 2026 draft. Sergei Bobrovsky discussed his workout routine in an interview, should we be shocked? Lastly, the Carolina Hurricanes are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions. What similarities do they have to when the Panthers won their Stanley Cups? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to discuss the report from Pierre LeBrun that the Panthers and Hurricanes negotiated a trade for G Sergei Bobrovsky, and the ask was reportedly a first round pick. How seriously was Bill Zito to trading Bobrovsky? Elliotte Friedman believed that the Panthers put in an offer for Red Wings Captain Dyland Larkin, what does it say about how quick they were to make an offer just two weeks out from free agency? Lastly, the Panthers took out D Daxon Rudolph...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss a report from the Empty Netters Podcast and Game Notes Podcast on Connor Hellebuyck's reported desire to be traded to the FLORIDA Panthers. Although it has not been confirmed by any national insiders, Hellebuyck fits perfectly in the Panthers contention timeline with the year left on his contract and age. What will it cost to trade for him? Is it worth the ninth overall pick and more? The Panthers will discuss the Cats structure that will allow Hellebuyck to not carry them...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the report from the Detroit Free Press on Dylan Larkin's preferred destinations as the Panthers are on of his three teams (along with Vegas and Minnesota) that he would like to get traded to this offseason. Goaltender Cooper Black and the Cats agreed to a two-year deal, could Black make his debut this season, and is there a path to the NHL with one year left of waivers exemption? Why does Sergei Bobrovsky ultimately want top dollar in his next deal? We...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Kirby Lupul(@KJ_Lups) of the Cats n' Rats Podcast to discuss the latest from the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo. Viggo Bjork told the media that the Florida Panthers took him out to dinner during the week of the combine, do the Panthers make the pick if he is available at nine. Do they think they have better NHL options in the current pipeline that could take the place of Evan Rodrigues or an Eetu Luostarinen who are in contract years? One glaring...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss how there could be a shake up in the Atlantic Division with the report that Red Wings C Dylan Larkin has requested a trade out of Detroit. The Panthers have been a model franchise where players want to migrate to as oppose to requesting a trade out of the organization. The Panthers are not in a position to try to trade for Larkin, and the guys explain how it would not...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Elliotte Friedman report of F AJ Greer likely going to market when it opens on July 1st. After playing a bigger role in 2025-26 and scoring 17 goals, and a Cup championship on his resume, he is set to get his last major contract as he is currently in his prime. Is his point production in 2025-26 his actual ceiling? Which teams could step up and give Greer the bag? With what the Panthers got out of depth players toward the end...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the NHL going to an international format for the All-star game with a round robin 3-on-3 tournament. Will the lack of a long two-week tournament create excitement for the event? The Locked On Host are in the process of conducting their mock draft. Although the Panthers on not on the clock yet, we have an idea of who could fall to the Cats at 9. Lastly, is Defenseman an abolute lock at...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the signing of 2024 3rd Round pick LHD Matvei Shuravin. The Panthers prospect pool is thin at the blue line and not a lot of numbers as far as contract, and with Shuravin going through multiple levels this past season in Russia, this is seen as a long term project. Could Shuravin make his debut in 2027-28? Carolina Hurricanes have had stellar goaltending during the Stanley Cup Final, but one big factor in Frederik Andersen's play was getting reliable starts from Brandon Bussi...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell winning Gold for Finland as they defeated host nation Switzerland by a final of 1-0 in OT, with Lundell getting the primary assist on Konsta Helenius' winner. Despite a season where the club team was battered with injuries, it was a successful year with multiple medals at the Olympics and now two Cats who got themselves two-thirds of the way to Triple Gold. Who will be the first Panther(s) to accomplish triple gold all with the...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the loss for team USA in the IIHF World Championship Quarterfinals after losing 4-0 to Canada. We're going to have to wait until we see an American hockey player be part of the triple gold club. With Finland's 4-1 win over Czechia, Aleksander Barkov and Anton Lundell have a chance now to get two-thirds of the way there as they have advanced to the semifinals. This years Eastern Conference Final is very reminiscent of a previous playoff series from the Panthers on...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to discuss what the past has said about players who were passed up at number nine. We discuss that even though Florida is at an advantageous position, they also know that their decision could come with consequences. There is an example of a few ninths overall picks who ended up not on the team that drafted them shortly after making the selection. The two also discuss which players are projected to possibly fall after ninth that the Cats could surprise...