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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 look back at Aleksander Barkov's extension from October of 2021 (contract did not kick in until 2022-23 season), and how one season where they finished second in the central division (COVID shortened season) and gave a great challenge to the then Stanley Cup Champion Lightning was enough to convince him that the Panthers were on their way up. There are gonna be multiple milestones hit in the 2025-26 season, one of them is Sergei Bobrovsky climbing up the wins list for goaltenders. Where does his reputation stand as far as what he's done the last few years. Lastly, Jeff Petry is the only new face for the Panthers, what will he bring to the squad in order to replace Nate Schmidt? 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,

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here is discuss three years to date of Bill Zito making the biggest trade in Florida Panthers History trading for Matthew Tkachuk in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt, and a 2025 first round pick, and the Panthers have not looked back, with three straight Stanley Cup Final appearance's, and two championships to show for it. Prior to the anniversary, Tkachuk got his day with the Cup, and tied the knot with the love of his life, a perfect weekend for the Tkachuk Family. With Tkachuk getting married and likely traveling for his honeymoon, that'll be a bit of a hold up for him getting surgery this offseason, which with the how the Panthers approached the final month of the season and an 84-game season coming in 2026-27, more players are going to be taking the time to rest their players for the playoffs, copying the Panthers way. Some teams might not have any seeding to fight for because they

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 latest report from Nick Kyreo's saying that Matthew Tkachuk will be out past the winter break, which will leave a big hole in the Panthers lineup for the first three months of the season. The Panthers will be home a lot to start the year, but their schedule before the thanksgiving benchmark leaves signs that the Panthers will be in an advantageous position as opposed to a lot of the teams they will be facing. Lastly, the Stanley Cup has made its way to the iconic South Florida establishment, Flanigan's. What are the items that Armando and Nich would like to eat out of the Cup from the famous South Florida restaurant? 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, Prospects & More 

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) to break down the Panthers 82-game schedule for the 2025-26. Florida will play a home dominant first half of the season as they will not have a home stand greater than three games more than once after the new year. The schedule makers did the Panthers favors last few seasons by ending their west coast travel in January, but that's not the case this year as it will take them later in the season, how will that effect them as we get closer to the end of the year? When will certain players be making their returns and when will current Panthers make their returns to their old stomping grounds? 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, Prospects & More 

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 and what they're looking forward to this year. What desire's and/or expectations do they have when the schedule does ultimately release? 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, Prospects & More 

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 Cup with his family in Quebec. Lastly, the new Cap rules for the 2026-27 season under the new CBA has many questioning how if the Panthers could have been cap compliant in this years playoffs under those rules. We break all of this down 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, Prospects & More 

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, Prospects & More 

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 his ability to run it back, but with Samoskevich's deal being at the number it is, there's one thing that the Panthers are able to do, and it's a possibility of getting to 22 players while being cap compliant once the team is healthy, we break down the math. Samoskevich has a chance to really make an impact on the roster knowing that he is piece the Panthers could use as winger who can be plugged anywhere in the top nine, while betting on himself to get an even bigger deal come 2026. 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-W

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 the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 

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 edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 

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 agency period and how the Panthers trading for their core as been what helped them succeed, the lack draft assets and the need to be creative in the future is going to be a key factor. There is still a little bit of business left, and one of them is extending RFA Mackie Samoskevich. What is the number that make the most sense to give him as the Panthers need to get cap compliant, and could there be a one-year deal in play? 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, Prospects & More 

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 Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 1

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 clearing cap space to fit everybody in, assuming Matthew Tkachuk misses time, do the Panthers drag it out to training camp or take care of it in the offseason? What does recent history say about cap casualties when it comes to Stanley Cup Champions and runner-up's when trying to fill the roster the next season? Evan Rodrigues seems to be the guy who will be on his way out, but the Panthers should treat him as if he had a clause in his contract. We'll 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, Prospects &

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 they expect out of him? Bill Zito and Aaron Ekblad spoke to the media today about the free agency period. Zito especially was humble about the fact that the band wanted to come back together, and Aaron Ekblad stayed right at the place he's called home. The big wave of free agency for the most part is over with, who are their biggest winners and losers? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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 three-peat. What to the clauses look like for both Ekblad and Marchand? Now the Panthers have a core...10? Yes, a core 10, something you don't see much in hockey as the salary cap will continue to go up, and the Panthers will only need to add depth pieces in future free agency periods. Right now the Panthers would not be able to put out a full lineup if opening night were tomorrow, but there will be a player that will be purged from the roster in order to make everybody fit, as July 1st will now be about getting under the cap while the rest of the NHL is trying to take down the Panthers with a possible big deal free agent

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 rise that helped the Cats get to this position, where although they are a bit squeezed right now, in the long term, they will still be in really great shape. The two also discuss their best moments from the draft, their biggest takeaways, the Panthers draft picks and what to expect out of free agency as we are two days away from players being able to hit the open market. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

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 Justin Sourdif to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second round pick in 2026 and a 2027 6th round pick, how does this help Washington along with what does it say about the Panthers status at centers and wingers both in the NHL and AHL? There are going to be changed to the CBA come the 2026-2027 season, what are the ones that catch their eyes the most? Lastly, the NHL Entry Draft is tonight from Los Angeles, where to the Panthers stand as far as Capital, and what could they do with it? Also, what do they expect other teams with multiple picks do this year as it's perceived as not the strongest of drafts? We discuss

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!RugietHead to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $15

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 other moves that they're trying to make in attempt to keep Brad Marchand and Aaron Ekblad? Another report says it's heading toward Marchand staying, but nothing set in stone. If the Panthers sign two of the three, a cap clearing trade is likely necessary, the two discuss the names that could be on the move. Former Panther Joe Thornton was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame, now he's the eighth former Panthers to make it into the hall, as this era of Panthers hockey will see at least three. Aaron Ekblad is set to hit the open market when free agency hits on July 1st, if in the case that Ekblad leaves, the more likely rout

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 weather cooperated this time around as the Panthers had a lot of fun in the sun as the buses and the Stanley Cup went down highway A1A to the stage on the southernmost part of Fort Lauderdale Beach. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…