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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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UNIFIED PURPOSE: Panthers had a great time playing hockey despite the season not going as planned 21.04.2026 39:34

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss what Bill Zito had to say about how the group played toward the end, how sometimes one could not tell if the Panthers were down record wise. When a team wins it all, there's more grace for a group when they experience the injuries that the Panthers have. As far as other teams who have been...

MUTUAL FEELING: Sergei Bobrovsky wants to stay in South Florida, and the Panthers want him back 20.04.2026 36:40

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12) is here to discuss the desire for Sergei Bobrovsky to sign a new contract with the Panthers, but the fact that the two sides are reportedly not even close on an agreement. New playoff cap rules are in place, and the Panthers would've been in trouble had they made it. It give the Panther front office time to a...

GUARANTEED: The Panthers will have their first round pick in 2026! 17.04.2026 42:50

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 news that with the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues winning their matchups on Thursday night (all they needed was one point each), it guarantees that the Panthers will not fall out of the Top 10 and will keep the firs...

LOADS OF FIRSTS: Panther rookies did it again, blowing out the Red Wings in game 82! 16.04.2026 38:01

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers 8-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. It was a game where the Cats sat out more guys in D Gustav Forsling and F Tomas Nosek, and after it being up one after 20 minutes, the team exploded for four goals in a short span to as the blowout began. There were loads of firsts regard...

SEEKING VENGEANCE: Game 82, as it's one more game until an offseason of recovery begins 15.04.2026 40:34

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) to discuss their feelings as the Panthers have arrived at Game 82. We tally the man games lost to injury and how that's been the reason for the Panthers downfall in 2025-26. The two discuss the latest update on what would need to happen for the Panthers to guarantee thei...

STAYING HOT: Reinhardt's late goal the difference as the Panthers avoid a sweep against the Rangers 14.04.2026 40:16

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers 3-2 win over the New York Rangers, where Cole Reinhardt scored his second of his two goals with 1:50 left in the third period to carry them to the win, and avoiding the sweep. The Panthers were pinned in their own end and the coaching staff gave the tough assignments to the...

CULTURE OVER TANK: Inexperienced Cats obliterated Toronto. Checkers in position for Calder Cup 13.04.2026 35:51

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers' 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Although the Panthers dressed a "tank worthy" roster, they outworked the Leafs who had more top-end talent dressed. Although it helped Toronto's lottery odds, the Panthers showed why Culture matters more. It's been a year of injuries,...

UNBROKEN SPIRITS: More injuries & call ups, Cats put up a fight against Playoff Hopeful Senators 10.04.2026 37:13

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to discuss the Panthers 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, where the Panthers were even more shorthanded. It was announced during the morning skate that D Seth Jones broke his foot during the teams loss in Montreal, which resulted in the Panthers calling up D Marek Al...

SAME STORY: Late goal by MTL forced OT, Habs prevailed to make it eight straight over Florida 08.04.2026 38:11

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) to break down the Panthers' 4-3 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, as they are swept for the second year in a row, and now have lost eight straight against the Habs. Florida despite missing Matthew Tkachuk due to the birth of his child, held their own and controlle...

TRYOUT: Cole Schwindt's role to expand, Cats Assistant GM's gaining interest for FO openings 07.04.2026 34:42

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss Paul Maurice's comments after Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, discussing how F Cole Schwindt is going to get more ice time as the team has five games left in the season. It's been a frustrating season for Schwindt as he's had two major injuries this year. However, he's been able to come back...

ELIMINATED: Panthers got swept out of Pittsburgh, as it's a full-circle moment for both teams 06.04.2026 35:41

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Hunter Hodies( @HunterHodies ) is here to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins side of things as they swept the Panthers in the season series for the first time since 2016-17. Pittsburgh got off to a great start in the first game of two where Noel Acciari scored 20 seconds in. Panthers did eventually t...

QUICK START, SOLID FINISH: Cats stifled Boston early, shut the door late to sweep the season series 03.04.2026 36:21

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, as the two broke down the Panthers 2-1 win over the Bruins, sweeping the season series for the first time since 2006-07. Florida was once again ready from the jump as Boston was unable to control their zone entries, which allow...

CALLED OUT: Keith Tkachuk not a fan of players sitting out, including the Panthers, Reasonable? 02.04.2026 35:32

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the comments made from Keith Tkachuk on the Wingmen Pod on players taking games off, and calling out the Panthers with them having 10+ players out and Ottawa's goaltender Linus Ullmark. Does he have a valid point on the fact that the Panthers should be resting guys knowing that they are al...

READY TO PLAY: Panthers routed the Sens, set a franchise record for fastest goal to begin a game! 01.04.2026 36:05

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, as the two broke down the Panthers 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators, where the Panthers were right from the start, where they set a franchise record where F Noah Gregor scored eight seconds in to set a franchise record for the fas...

ENCOURAGING: Tkachuk has looked his best all season. Samoskevich still has another level to get to 30.03.2026 38:45

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the Panthers getting swept out of NY on Long Island and in Midtown Manhattan to the Rangers and Islanders. Despite blowing a 2-0 lead against the Islanders, Matthew Tkachuk looks to be in midseason form, not only with the goals scored, but the amount of scoring chances he created for his t...

ANOTHA ONE: It happened again, a goal against in the final minute as the Panthers couldn't force OT 27.03.2026 37:55

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here with Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to break down the Panthers' 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild, where Minnesota won in the final 10 seconds just a minute after the D Aaron Ekblad tied it with the extra attacker on over a minute before. Panthers were pinned in their own end for the entirety of the game...

LOTTERY HISTORY: Panthers not in a "safe zone" to keeping their first round pick. Benning blocked? 26.03.2026 36:26

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the draft lottery history, the changes made and the changes to draft position from the history of lottery winners going back to 1995. Mike Benning will get a great look from now until the end of the regular season, is it too little too late for him to get a shot at the NHL roster come next...

SURVIVED A SCARE: Panthers ended up victorious in a shootout after blowing a three goal lead 25.03.2026 39:16

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers' 5-4 shootout win over the Kraken where a 4-1 lead was blown, but still found themselves victorious. It turned from a low event game to a high in the third, where the first period had nine total shots, and the game ended with nine goals. Seven of the nine goals were scored...

Multiple L's: Panthers lose in Calgary, bigger concern is injury to Mikkola, Greer suspended 23.03.2026 35:28

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss the Panthers dropping the final game of their road trip in Calgary by a final of 4-1, where it's not seven straight games that the Panthers have lost at the Saddledome (last win: 2/17/18). Florida was within one goal despite not playing their best game, but it all took a major turn when AJ...

CLINIC: Panthers wide awake in their SCF rematch in Edmonton as decisiveness drove them to victory 20.03.2026 34:45

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers in their first game back at Rogers Place since game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers played Thursday night's game as if it were June, and their 5 defensemen that returned from last years team were all back in the lineup in the same g...

ALTERNATE REALITY: What would the Panthers season would look like in a 3-2-1-0 point system? 19.03.2026 39:09

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12) is here to discuss where the Panthers would be if the NHL ran a 3-2-1-0 point system? Although a playoff spot would be more within reach, how would the Panthers possibly manage the roster and in game knowing that? Would it hurt them in the long term in trying to "go for it" as oppose to sitting back and letti...

MISCUE AFTER MISCUE: Canucks spoiled Jones' return as the Panthers lose to the leagues worst 18.03.2026 39:05

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Jacob Winans( @JakeW_8 ) to the show to break down the Panthers 5-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks. The Panthers brought back D Seth Jones to the lineup for the first time in over two months, and F Nolan Foote made his Panthers debut against his dad, Canucks Head Coach, Adam Foote. Panthers once ag...

NO FINISH: Panthers couldn't bury early chances in Seattle. Kraken bottom six did the damage 17.03.2026 38:14

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to break down the Panthers 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken to begin their four-game road trip. Florida already without Sam Reinhart for the entire trip, gave Sam Bennett the evening off, which means they were without their three top scorers on the season on Sunday night. Florida had the ice tilted in...

GOOD BOBBY: Early heroics from Bobrovsky kept Florida in it, Sam's came though in OT win over CBJ 13.03.2026 35:26

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) brought in Nich Fairbanks( @Prudentia0 ) to break down the Panthers 2-1 OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida scored two power play goals in the third and OT, but if it weren't for the heroics of Sergei Bobrovsky, they would not have been in position to win. After Florida tied it at one, they took f...

180 TURN: How close was AJ Greer to actually being traded? Panthers Call up D Mike Benning 12.03.2026 36:05

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez( @Mandoman12 ) is here to discuss how close AJ Greer was to actually getting traded, and what are we hearing as far as potential contract length of his next deal and what we've seen recently with current deals for bottom six wingers. Panthers have called up D Mike Benning to make his NHL debut tonight against Columbus, and...