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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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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Aaron Ekblad suspended, Marchand to Florida, and who gets the western wildcard spots 12.03.2025 31:04

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

Aaron Ekblad has been SUSPENDED 20 games by the NHL 11.03.2025 37:37

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how the new pieces in Nico Sturm and Vitek Vancek have fit like a glove in the Panthers' 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres. As the Panthers are heading on a six-game road trip, the league has handed down a 20-game suspension to Aaron Ekblad for violating the NHL/NHLPA performance-enhancing d...

Trade Deadline Special! The Panthers have Traded for Brad Marchand! 07.03.2025 43:22

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Jack Bushman( @Jackbushman2 ) of Locked On Blackhawks for an in person edition of the show to discuss everything that went down during the trade deadline. The Panthers made a last minute acquisition right at the deadline where they acquired F Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 2027 2n...

Dominant performance in shutout win over CBJ, and Florida Adds Nico Sturm as their new 4C! 07.03.2025 39:24

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to break down the Panthers 3-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, in a full 60-minute dominant effort where it felt the puck was in the Blue Jackets zone all night. The Panthers put on a forechecking clinic and had Elvis Merzlikins under siege. Although none of the P...

Panthers get goalie Insurance in Vitek Vanecek! Is Mikko Rantanen to Florida actually possible? 06.03.2025 34:04

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the latest trade for G Vitek Vanecek in exchange for F Patrick Giles, on how the Panthers are using their cap space from Matthew Tkachuk's LTIR money to get some goalie insurance in their attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. The Panthers have also signed Jesse Puljujarvi to a one-ye...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Here Comes The Trade Deadline 06.03.2025 32:00

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) talking about the upcoming trade deadline and who’s going to be the next piece to fall before talking about the outdoor game this weekend, and whether the NHL has oversaturated the outdoor game market too much! Support U...

The Panthers extend Jesper Boqvist! + Could they trade for a depth center with term? 05.03.2025 39:52

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jacob Winans( @JacobWinans8 ) to discuss the extension of forward Jesper Boqvist to a 2-year deal worth $1.5M AAV. It's another depth signing for the Panthers ahead of the deadline on a team friendly deal that is paying dividends for the franchise. There will be tough decisions, and the Panthers c...

Panthers defeat TB in Seth Jones' Debut, giving them a better chance at home ice in round one 04.03.2025 38:47

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jackson Holzer( @JacksonH_52 ) to break down the Panthers 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. It was a big four-point swing game, and the Panthers new shiny toy in Seth Jones made his Panthers debut on the evening. The Panthers went on the penalty kill seven times, including once in the final mi...

Panthers Trade For Defenseman Seth Jones! Matthew Tkachuk has been placed on LTIR 03.03.2025 37:00

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the trade that sent G Spencer Knight and a 2026 Conditional 1st round pick in exchange for defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 4th round pick. What does this mean for the Panthers and their top four, and easing the minutes of other players? The Panthers got the right-handed shot defenseman...

Panthers defeat the Oilers in another one-goal game. Anton Lundell continues to show strides 28.02.2025 37:37

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 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers to sweep the season series, where the game was tied in the middle of the third period, right before the Panthers scored the last two to get the two points behind An...

SCF rematch in Sunrise, with the Panthers and Oilers headed in different directions 27.02.2025 32:49

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Nick Zararis( @NickZararis ) to preview tonight's Stanley Cup Final rematch in Sunrise. The two discuss where the teams currently stand with Edmonton struggling to get some consistency post-Four Nations. The two teams have exchange questions back and forth on the state of players fitting in (inclu...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: When Will Alex Ovechkin Break The Goal Record? 27.02.2025 30:55

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up...

Panthers put on a clinic in Nashville. Justin Sourdif lit the lamp in his season debut! 26.02.2025 34:50

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. The two broke down the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, where it was another game in which the Panthers controlled play. Frustrations for Nashville came together in the first period where the Preds committed thre...

Matthew Tkachuk's Injury from the Four Nations is NOT Season Ending 25.02.2025 32:25

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to bring you the news on Matthew Tkachuk's injury, as provided by Paul Maurice yesterday on The Joe Rose Show and later in practice on Monday. There wasn't a specific timeline, but what are the pros and cons of putting Tkachuk on Long-Term Injured Reserve as we are 10 days away from the trade deadlin...

Rough Start for the Panthers Post-Four Nations, Now Matthew Tkachuk's status remains in question 24.02.2025 38:21

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Erica L. Ayala( @elindsay08.bsky.social ) of Locked On Kraken to break down Florida's 2-1 loss against the Seattle Kraken in their first game back from the Four Nations break. Florida played to their identity, but couldn't not solve goaltender Joey Daccord on Saturday, where the Kraken defended th...

Canada wins the Four Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk Tried Giving it a go, but his body said no 21.02.2025 38:50

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta ( @fjojr and @FLACatsHistory ) to the show to break down Canada's 3-2 OT win over the USA in the Four Nations Face-Off Championship. The two discuss the success of the tournament and that it gave hockey fans everything they wanted on a true best-on-best...

Four Nations Hangover Coming for the Panthers? Canada & USA Face Off in the Championship Tonight! 20.02.2025 33:42

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss whether the Panthers could experience a Four Nations Hangover with the amount of guys who played in the Tournament over the last week and a half. Where does the Panthers strength of schedule rank for their last 25 games? We also discuss the frequency of international best-on-best, if it's...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL’s Four Nations Has Been Must-Watch Television 20.02.2025 31:21

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), David Morrassuti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers). Today we’re talking about how great the Four Nations has been and how surprising that was, and whether there’ll be a flurry of trades as soon as the...

Is Canada now the favorite for the Four Nations Final? Update on Matthew Tkachuk 19.02.2025 37:06

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. The two discuss the latest with the United States' injuries to their blue line. USA Coach Mike Sullivan told the media Quinn Hughes was on his way to Boston to join the team, but he was also at Canucks practice in a non-contact...

Four Nations Final set! USA-Canada to meet on Thursday Night! 18.02.2025 37:25

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jackson Holzer ( @JacksonH_52 ) break down the final day of the Round Robin at the Four Nations, Canada defeated Finland by a final of 5-3, but the score was more lopsided than the final indicated, which Canada getting up to a four-goal lead. Did Finland make the mistake of not pulling Kevin Lanki...

A Rivalry Saturday for the ages at the Four Nations! Will Matthew Tkachuk play in the Championship? 17.02.2025 39:52

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Calgary Native Kirby Lupul ( @KJ_Lups ) of the Cats n' Rats Podcast to break down the big day at the Four Nations. The two break down the animosity from the start of puck drop with three fights in nine seconds, where it brought the excitement of what fans have been missing from the lack of interna...

The Tkachuk's came to play as Team USA was too much to handle for Finland 14.02.2025 36:54

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 USA's 6-1 win over Finland where the American's broke through after Mike Sullivan decided to put Brady and Matthew Tkachuk on the same line. Finland got the first goal of the game, and played a structured ga...

Sweden came back from Down Two Goals Twice, but Canada prevailed in night one of the Four Nation 13.02.2025 37:13

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez ( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Florida Panthers Historian, Francisco Oporta( @fjojr and @FLACatsHistory ) to break down Canada's 4-3 OT win in night one of the Four Nations Face-Off. Canada was energized off the pregame introductions when Mario Lemieux was part of it, scoring on the power play less than a minute in. Sweden str...

NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is the Four Nations a good idea, and who’s on the move at the deadline? 13.02.2025 29:39

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s a good idea, whether fans will enjoy it, and who could be on the move before the upcoming trade deadline. Sup...

Four Nations Begins Tonight in Montreal! Jesse Puljujarvi signs a PTO with the Checkers 12.02.2025 38:17

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is joined by Jacob Winans( @JacobWinans8 ) to discuss everything involving the lineups of the Four Nations. First the guys discuss the latest with former Fourth overall pick F Jesse Puljujarvi signing a PTO with the Panthers affiliate in the Charlotte Checker. Where do their expectations lie? The two also di...