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 how a Global IT outage effected Kyle Okposo's ability to get a full day with the Stanley Cup as things had to be altered with his day. Matthew Tkachuk got more than just a day with the Cup as he continued to go around the city of St. Louis with it. Where did he end up going? Oliver Ekman-L...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the latest in the Summer of Champions celebration as Matthew Tkachuk got his day with the Cup as he brought it his home in St. Louis, where did he end up going to? The Athletic released their annual best and worst contracts in the NHL, where does Gustav Forsling stand? Are there other Pant...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Jacob Winans( @JacobWinans8 ) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two chat about some members of the front office who got their days with the Stanley Cup, including a photo that The Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard posted of Bill Zito with a baby Mahi inside the cup. The two also discus...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the Panthers getting their names on the Stanley Cup, which players made the cut? What's the criteria to getting your name on the Cup? We also briefly talk about the long history of the Stanley Cup and how the NHL first obtained the Cup in the 1920's. How often do the rings get replaced on...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to breakdown the last day of Development Camp where a scrimmage was held at the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. We discuss the standouts and the overall buzz that was with fans getting to watch the future of the Panthers. We discuss what former Panthers Captain Bryan McCabe had to say abou...

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 to break down the signing of Defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year one-way contract, and now the Panthers have both Boqvist brothers in the mix. The two discuss his possible impact on the team and his resume from being a to...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss day one of Panthers Development Camp from the Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. We discuss the drills they were running, along with what some of the returning guys have said about coming back now, and experiencing it after the franchise obtained the ultimate goal of winning the St...

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 the LeBatard and Friends Network. The two discuss David's experience traveling from city to city covering the Stanley Cup Final in Florida and Edmonton, then to Las Vegas for the Draft, to covering a championship parade. David di...

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) and Erica L. Ayala( @Erica_L_Ayala) of Locked On Kraken   break down Brandon Montour signing a 7-year $49 Million deal with the Kraken. The two discuss Montour's fit, along with what Josh Mahura brings to the table to Seattle. Armando was asked what it's like to cover a Stanley Cup win for the Panthers, and...

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 news of Forward Anton Lundell signing an extension of 6-years $30 Million that will expire at the end of the 2030 season. The guys discuss Lundell's journey to getting his pay day and how well this works for...

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 signing for the Panthers as they signed Defenseman Nate Schmidt to add to their top 4 after being bought out by the Winnipeg Jets. There is some familiarity with Paul Maurice, and could be another stop...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to recap day one of Free Agency. The Cats saw some expected departure with the bill coming due and only having so much to play with. South Florida saw departures of Brandon Montour, Anthony Stolarz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Ryan Lomberg and Kevin Stenlund leave. Who did the Panthers sign to replace the...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the weekend that was for the Panthers at the NHL Entry Draft, Stanley Cup Championship Parade, and Sam Reinhart re-signing with the Panthers just before the clocked hit midnight on July 1st. The Panthers avoid Sam Reinhart hitting the open market as there was a quick turnaround from par...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brings in Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss the latest on where the Stanley Cup has appeared lately. Where are the places that we'd like to see the Cup visit next? Then the guys go over seven name on who could possibly have their numbers retired now that certain p...

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 after the Panthers clinch the Stanley Cup by taking the Cup to east Broward to the beach and celebrating at the Elbo room. The city of Fort Lauderdale announced when the Panthers will conduct their ch...

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 discuss the Panthers' 2-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers to win the series in 7 and win their first Stanley Cup Championship in their 30 year history. The guys discuss the guys who paved the way for the Panthers, the suf...

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to preview Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Nine times has a team come back from 3-0 to force a game 7 with the team who started up 3-0 are 5-4 in Game 7, could the Cats add a sixth? Monday night will be game number 106 of the season, and 209th over the last two seasons, and the Panthers have a chanc...

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Alex Donno( @AlexDonno ) from the Florida Panthers Radio Network and the Host of Locked On Canes (Miami, FL) to breakdown the Panthers 5-1 loss at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers from Rogers place in Alberta. It was the same old song and dance as Edmonton used their speed to throw the Panthers of...

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 mindset of a 3-2 series lead and how the Panthers spoke about being up 3-2 and that their expectations were that it would go this far, regardless of the Panthers starting the series with a 3-0 lead. The Pant...

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 guys break down the Panthers 5-3 loss at home to the Edmonton Oilers as the Panthers have now lost two straight after taking a 3-0 series lead. The Cats once again let the first goal against while on the power play, which g...

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 series check-in through four games of the Stanley Cup Final. The series has shifted back to South Florida where the Cats have a chance to clinch their first Stanley Cup on home ice. The two discuss the macro level of it being a 3-1 series in f...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Frank Forte( @FrankJForte ) to the show to break down the Panthers' 8-1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night from Rogers Place. The two discuss the Panthers giving up seven of the eight goals off the rush. Cats lost their fair share of board battles and Edmonton was able to support t...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is joined by Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to break down the Panthers' 4-3 win in Edmonton to take Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Panthers are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Edmonton controlled the pace, similarly to game one, but with not as many breakaways. Florida stayed composed a...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brings in Jacob Winans( @JacobWinans8 ) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest from Panthers practice where Aleksander Barkov participated in line rushes in a full contact jersey. We hear from Paul Maurice as he gave the update, and how the guys feel about hearing the news. The g...

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in John Buccigross( @Buccigross ) from ESPN to the growth of the worldwide leaders coverage of the NHL since the last time he was on back in 2021. It's an off day where the Cats will practice on Wednesday before flying to Edmonton for Game 3. We have a bit of an update on Barkov and Buccigross gives...