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 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...

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 g...

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 e...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss Sandis Vilamanis leading the way for team Latvia in the World Championships, contributing to almost half the goals, as they are on to the Quarterfinals. Matthew Tkachuk continues to get in on the scoring for the USA, playing in just four of the seven round robin games as they will advance...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) as the two discuss how other Vezina Trophy goaltenders got compensated as they hit their late 30's. The two also discuss Bill Zito truly having the hammer, and is it a situation where they can afford to have Bobrovsky and a goaltender on a mimimum salary, or must they...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss one stop-gap defense option that could work for the Cats for them to sign in free agency this offseason. What could the compensation look like with a rising cap? We also give letter grades to Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Brad Marchand for their 2025-26 season. 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 the likelihood of the Panthers down just for assets and not a player. Compensation from the ninth overall pick does not bring the best of chances of getting a future high draft pick. With the Cats having a volume of picks outside of round 1 even in future drafts, does it...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss with what the remaining starting goaltenders are making, how important it is for the Panthers Front Office to be committed to a certain number and not go past that in their attempt to re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky. Carolina is in the conference final again, and are seen as a heavy favorite over...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss Aleksander Barkov dominating the World Championships at Finland is undefeated through three games. Barkov is not on a minutes restriction neither, so a positive sign that he'll be able to do so from the start of the upcoming season. Panthers are looking for a new director of salary cap man...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) are here to discuss the possibilities of a reunion from previous playoff runs now that the Cats have more cap space at their disposal. What are the reunions they'd like to see and what are the ones that Florida should stay away from. Five players will represent the Panthers...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the possibility of F Mackie Samoskevich signing an offer sheet with another organization now that he is eligible for one or can go to arbitration. We discuss what the Panthers would get back if they don't match an offer sheet and what their draft capital could look like in 2027. We look if...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to discuss his thoughts on the lottery, and where they believe the draft really begins. The two go over some of the Mock Drafts and who has been mocked to the Cats. They also discuss some of the players that Florida has passed on, are they in agreement? We discuss all of t...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the ninth overall pick. We discuss the biggest hits, but also if the teams were able to succeed with them. We also discuss the biggest busts, but also chat about them not affecting their ability to contend. We also conclude with how this could shape out for the Panthers depending on which...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the news of Panthers Director of Hockey Operations and Salary Cap Management Braden Birch leaving the Cats organization to become an Assistant General Manager for the New Jersey Devils under Sunny Mehta, where he was also assigned as the GM of the AHL's Utica Comets. Sportsnets Elliote Fri...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to discuss Captain Aleksander Barkov returning to the ice with Team Finland as we are a week away from the World Championships beginning in Zurich Switzerland, and 224 day from the time he went down in training to Thursday, Barkov showed how he has beat the odds reg...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to go over some history with the teams who went from Cup Champion to into the lottery, and how they handled their lottery picks. Goalies have been traded for first rounders before, but is it the responsible thing to do? Lastly, the salary cap is officially going to be at $104M, what's the best course...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how the draft lottery turned out, where the Panthers had the 8th best lottery odds, and dropped down a spot where the Toronto Maple Leafs won the draft lottery to get the number one overall pick, and the San Jose Sharks getting the second pick, where they jumped the Cats. We discuss the ti...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss what is at stake for tonight's draft lottery. If they happen to finish first or second, it's likely going to be an immediate plug-and-play situation, with the top two prospects being wingers, it could decide the futures of two players whose contracts are set to expire in 2027. We also disc...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how the Panthers have the most to gain from the draft lottery based on their window of contention. We discuss where the other teams who could get the number one pick, and where they are as far as taking the next step to contend, and how often they have had the first pick in the draft. The...

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 how they remember the goal that changed everything, when Carter Verhaeghe scored in OT to give the 8th seeded Panthers the win in game 7 to advance to the second round and completed the greatest upset in Stanley...

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 report from last week of former President/CEO of Sunrise Sports and Entertainment, Michael Yormark getting offered the position as the Athletic Director at the University of Miami. The guys discuss Yormark's ti...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss some of the noise surrounding Brady Tkachuk's future with the Ottawa Senators. Although Florida would be a great landing spot, along with a brotherly reuinion, there have been trade proposals suggesting Anton Lundell to be part of a package sent back for a trade, and we pour a lot of cold...

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 the regular season has a new purpose with the Cats being out of the playoffs, and the lack of power play production along with inability to get goals from the blue lines had them behind the eight ball more...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the Charlotte Checkers dominance in Game 1 against Springfield, winning by a final of 8-1, as they set a postseason record by goals scored and margin of victory. The Philadelphia Flyers lead their series 3-0, and there are similarities to what the Panthers have done on their way to their t...

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 Sunny Mehta meeting with the media as he was introduced as the new General Manager of his hometown New Jersey Devils. The two discuss if how many parallels there are as the Devils are viewed as a team with a bunch of...