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Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

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Talking Florida Panthers and the NHL EVERY DAY with South Florida Native Armando Velez. The Panthers are currently in their longest stretch of reaching the Postseason at six straight seasons, and have now set the example of one of the premiere franchises in the NHL, winning back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships. Florida has taken advantage of their championship window and with their success, it has seen an increased growth of hockey in South Florida. Armando provides analysis, and brings in a variety of guests, including beat writers and team media. Follow along as the Panthers continue to gr...

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Locked On Podcast Network, Armando Velez

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The NHL releases their schedule today, how will the Panther quest for a three-peat look like? 16.07.2025 34:16

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. the two discuss the upcoming schedule release for the NHL as the only games we know as of now is Opening Night against Chicago, and the Winter Classic against the Rangers. The two discuss how the team handled the schedule last year...

NHL does the Panthers no favors in choosing the Chicago Blackhawks as their opening night opponent 14.07.2025 31:11

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the news of the NHL selecting the Panthers opening night opponent in the Chicago Blackhawks. We discuss as to why it's not an ideal matchup and how the league is trying to force the Blackhawks rebuild onto NHL fans. The days with the Cup has begun as AJ Greer is first in line as he got the...

Free Agency has passed, now let's review + reaction to poll questions 11.07.2025 33:41

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Nich Fairbanks( @prudentia0 ) give a final review of the Panthers Free Agency and react to poll questions asked to listeners of the podcast. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day. Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy,...

Mackie Samoskevich's extension is done! Is he a long term piece? 10.07.2025 29:26

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the announcement of the Panthers and F Mackie Samoskevich agreeing to a one-year $775K contract, which will make him once again a restricted free agent(RFA) next offseason. We discuss why the deal makes sense both for the player and the team. Bill Zito's calculations have worked as far as...

Which contract of the Panthers core could age the worst? 09.07.2025 35:20

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) to discuss which contracts of the core 10 could age the worst. One factor has helped the Panthers keep their pending free agents, and that is signing bonus money, the guys discuss how the Panthers use it to their advantage. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of th...

The core is locked up, but which extension will end up aging the best? 08.07.2025 31:45

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how the Panthers extended contracts could age, what are the contracts that could age the best, but what are ultimately the top three deals that we believe will age the best as the Panthers championship window is believed to be from now until 2030. We discuss all of this and more on today's...

Jeff Petry spoke to the media + What's a respectable deal for Mackie Samoskevich? 04.07.2025 36:55

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss his reaction to Jeff Petry speaking to the media on Thursday and how the Panthers culture influenced his decision to sign. There are multiple reasons why the Panthers decided to run it back and re-sign their big three pending UFA's, but the fact that it was not the most exciting free agenc...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency 03.07.2025 31:40

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up! Support Us By Supp...

Panthers are the FAVORITES to win the Stanley Cup again + Will Bill Zito do right by Evan Rodrigues? 03.07.2025 34:53

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how the Panthers re-signing their pending UFA's truly had other general mangagers go away from their original plans on trying to contend to dethrone them, and how the Cats are once again the betting odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2025-26. A difficult decision is coming for Bill Zito on cle...

Tomas Nosek says NO to a raise elsewhere and YES to remaining a Panther! 02.07.2025 41:23

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) to discuss the decision for Tomas Nosek to remain with the Panthers on the same exact salary from the previous year, how shocked were they that he decided not to go for a raise as a fourth line center? The Panthers also have their 7th defenseman in 37 year old Jeff Petry, what do...

AARON EKBLAD AND BRAD MARCHAND RE-SIGN AS THE PANTHERS WILL ATTEMPT TO RUN IT BACK FOR A 3-PEAT! 01.07.2025 36:12

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought back Jim Biringer( @JimBiringer ) to run it back, just like how the Florida Panthers decided to do when re-signing both Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand to long term extensions. Bill Zito did what most people saw as improbable and will have the band back together as the Cats have a chance to go for a t...

Sam Bennett has extended with the Panthers! Zito has made his final pitch to Marchand 29.06.2025 38:38

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jim Biringer( @JimBiringer ) from Full Press NHL to discuss the latest with the Panthers and Sam Bennett agreeing to an eight year extension worth $64 million that will go until the 2033 season. Bill Zito has also put his team in the best of positions from his work previously before the salary cap...

Panthers have found their backup goaltender for 2025-26! Is a big move coming during the draft? 27.06.2025 35:26

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 the two trades that the Panthers made, the first getting goaltender Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets, as there is familiarity with Bill Zito and Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers also traded forward Ju...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame 26.06.2025 32:16

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugi...

Sam Bennett extension is "as good as done." + Bill Zito has ALL the leverage this offseason 25.06.2025 39:24

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest report from Christ Johnston of The Athletic Sam Bennett and the Panthers getting one step close to agreeing on a deal, the AAV and the term is just not made public as of yet. What does that mean for the ot...

The Florida Panthers Apologized to NOBODY as they put on another Epic Championship Parade! 23.06.2025 37:32

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) provides his biggest takeaway's as the Panthers Stanley Cup Celebration continued, from E11even club in Miami, to Brad Marchand's appearance at DQ and Sam Reinhart's at Raising Canes, to locker cleanout and then the Panthers putting on another epic championship celebration in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The we...

Audio of Maurice's convo with the fourth line RELEASED + Can the Panthers keep Brad Marchand? 20.06.2025 38:21

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, as the two discuss the audio that came out of Paul Maurice chatting with the fourth line before taking the final shift of the game, and how it is the epitome of Florida Panthers Culture. The guys also chat about the latest repo...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming! 19.06.2025 33:36

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announceme...

Panthers Cup celebration continues again + personal sacrifice the key to repeating 19.06.2025 39:55

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta( @FLACatsHistory ) to discuss the aftermath of the Stanley Cup Championship win as the Panthers went back to certain spots in downtown Fort Lauderdale as they did last season, the guys discuss the videos that surfaced on the internet after the fact, and...

The Panthers Reign once again after a DOMINANT Game 6 win to Repeat as Stanley Cup Champions 18.06.2025 41:45

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, as the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers by a final of 5-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final to clinch their second straight Stanley Cup title at home. It was a dominant performance from the start with limiting the...

Panthers aim to clinch another title at home, as previous experience has them built for the moment 17.06.2025 30:23

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 LeBatard and Friends Network to preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. We get David's thoughts on the series to this point as he made his return to Florida after traveling to Alberta for Game 5, as how the Cats have been able t...

Panthers CONTROLLED play in Game 5 and are now one win away from repeating as Stanley Cup Champions 15.06.2025 36:39

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Frank Forte( @FrankForte ) to the show to break down the Panthers 5-2 win in game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Cats took full control after Brad Marchand scored the first of his two goals midway through the first period, the Panthers didn't allow a shot for the rest of the period, and were able...

Panthers BLEW a three goal lead at home as they missed a chance to take control of the series 13.06.2025 35:14

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 Panthers 5-4 OT loss at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers, where the Panthers blew a 3-0 lead after the first period. Florida chased Stuart Skinner and once Calvin Pickard was between the pipes, the Oilers...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 12.06.2025 31:16

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at mona...

Panthers look to pull away with big swing game on deck. Game 4 Preview with Locked On Oilers 12.06.2025 30:56

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Nick Zararis( @NickZararis ) of Locked On Oilers for a mid-series check-in. The two break down the series at large through three games, and what adjustments the Panthers should expect from Edmonton in Game 4 as there will also be some lineup changes. How much of a leash will Stuart Skinner have in...