Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

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 w...

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 an...

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, whi...

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 b...

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 $...

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 20...

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 o...

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, ac...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 bro...

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 Butc...

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...

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 Pa...

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,...

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...

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 c...

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 hi...

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...