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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 mid-series check-in. The two break down the series at large through three games, and what adjustments the Panthers should expect from Edmonton in Game 4 as there will also be some lineup changes. How much of a leash will Stuart Skinner have in Game 4? 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 Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the Panthers going into the off day with the mindset of "winning the day." With the Panthers not hitting the ice until Wednesday, it's a opportunity to rest the body, although it's a preference to be in a rhythm, as Paul Maurice said during his media availability on Tuesday. What lesson's did the Panthers learn from getting beat down in Game 4 in last year's Cup Final to now being on the winning side? The Panthers are in rare company as far as winning by more than 4 goals in each playoff round, how do they compare to the likes of the 80's Islanders. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch flipped the practice schedule getting the team back on the ice on the first off day as opposed to the second, is that a sense of panic? Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett are the Panther favorite's for the Conn Smythe, both also happen to be UFA's, what does t

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Josh Leucht to the show to break down the Panthers 6-1 beat down of the Edmonton Oilers, where they took the early lead one minute in, and had their foot on the gas from there. It was a penalty filled game, but prior to the Panthers taking a mult-goal lead, the penalty kill set the tone having Connor McDavid going around in circles. It was the second power play unit for the Panthers delivering again, as the top guys were on the ice for the PK's, they were able to create separation. Florida was able to get under the Oilers skin from start to finish, and it went to another level in the third period as multiple players got their fair share of misconducts. The Panthers chased Stuart Skinner in game 3, but with the beat down in Sunrise, there's a lesson that they could take being on the winning side of a demolition vs being on the losing side in game 4 of the SCF just last year. We discuss all of this and more on to

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nick Levine(@NJL1888) of the Cats n' Rats Podcast to Preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, as the series has now shifted to Sunrise. The two discuss their impressions of the first two games, and what rare company we all got to witness as it was the sixth time in Stanley Cup Final History that they first two games of the series both went to OT. The two discus a major advantage that the Panthers could now have going into Game 3 with the status of Oilers Forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins up in the air as he is a game-time decision for Monday night. There was also a switch in the defensive pairs as each pair was different at Oilers practice on Sunday, could the Panthers pounce? Lastly, the Panthers are in a great position tied at one despite Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk having yet to hit that next gear in the final, and their lack of special teams scoring has been a big part of that (Panthers 3.

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jackson Holzer(@JacksonH_52) to the show to break down the Panthers 5-4 2OT win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. It was a high event first period where we saw seven penalties and five goals scored in the frame. Florida started to control play where they scored twice taking the lead into the third. Panthers were trying to play shutdown defense in the third period, but their lack of offensive zone time had the Oilers pushing, and after multiple draws lost, Edmonton was able to tie the game with 17 seconds left to force overtime. The Oilers were the ones in control of the first OT, where the Cats had more than one chance to end it, but the Panthers were the ones who controlled the second OT, giving up only one SOG, and then it was Brad Marchand who delivered for his second goal of the game eight minutes into the second OT to give the Panthers the win and to tie the series at one. The tw

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. Nich provides his opinion on game one and the two discuss what the Paul Maurice and teammates said about Tomas Nosek after his delay of game in game 1, and is it a vote of confidence to put him back out there for game 2? The two discuss the physicality of the Oilers, how they've been able to match it, and is there a concern with the time-on-ice differential between the Panthers and the Oilers, and how much the Panthers inability to break it out of their own end has to do with it. There were signs of the Panthers exposing the bottom two D-pairs of the Oilers at times in game 1, but what to the Panthers have to do in order to make Stuart Skinner life harder? 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… 

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com 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 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Josh Appel(@JoshAppel) from 560 WQAM to the show to break down the Panthers 4-3 OT loss against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Panthers were able to have a lead in the first period despite Edmonton having the ice tilted in their favor, a failed coaches challenge by Edmonton had the Panthers taking advantage with two goals in 1:41. Florida took the lead in the second period and had a 3-1 lead, but it didn't even last two minutes, as Viktor Arvidsson's shot from the rush got a piece of Sergei Bobrovsky and past him to make it 3-2, Florida couldn't shut things down with it being a one-goal game for a good portion of the night. After the second period, it was all Edmonton, after they got their first shot 6 minutes into the game, Matias Ekholm found the back of the net to tie the game at 3. Florida only had eight shots on net from the end of the second period on, and looked gas. Florida coul

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) to provide some final words before Game 1. The two discuss the Panthers loose nature from the chirps on the plane and the comfort level of starting on the road once again. The Panthers know what's at stake for their opposition, but how ready will the Panthers be as this will be Edmonton's second crack at it against the Panthers. Aleksander Barkov was surprised with the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and the Selke trophy on Monday, what do the guys think of the surprise. How does Zach Hyman's injury change how the Panthers could exploit Edmonton? Lastly, we give our x-factors for the series and Jacob provides his Stanley Cup pick. 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) and Nick Zararis(@NickZararis) of Locked On Oilers continues their Stanley Cup Final preview. In today's part II, the guys who position by position on how both teams have gotten better, how Edmonton has been able to score outside of McDavid and Draisaitl. The Panthers brought back most of their forward group, with one big change in the top nine, is that enough to bring them over the top, again? How has the defense for Edmonton been more solidified? Is Darnell Nurse less of a liability from last year? Florida were opportunistic with Seth Jones being the Brandon Montour replacement, so they've gotten better. Bobrovsky vs. Skinner, where does each need to be in order to win the Cup? How will special teams play a factor? Edmonton scored five special teams goals (3 PPG's, 2 SHG's) to Florida's one in last years final, will it flip this time around? Lastly, the two give their picks for the Stanley Cup? Who will win and in how m

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Nick Zararis(@NickZararis) of Locked On Oilers cross it over to preview the Stanley Cup Final. It's a rematch from last years thriller of a series that went all the way to a seventh game. The two discuss the biggest storylines, where the franchises stand currently and could if each win the Cup, and how the two teams were built heading into this years match. 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) is here to bring you the news that the Panthers will take on the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row. It's the fifth time since the NHL Expansion of 1967 that there has been a rematch the very next year. We discuss how surprised we were to see both teams meet up again, how the Panthers are in that sweet spot of amount of games played and lack of OT games, and how the Panthers are playing for the guys who are new to the roster. 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… 

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennett in the postseason! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com 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 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in David Lasseter to the show to break down the Panthers 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5, where the Panthers had to do it in comeback fashion. The Panthers had a sloppy first period where the goals ended up in the back of their net after poor passes in the neutral zone. The Panthers woke up in the second period with three goals in three shots in less than five minute span, including a goal that ended a drought of 10 power play opportunities without scoring, and Evan Rodrigues getting his first goal of the postseason, which makes it now 19 different goal scorers for the Panthers. Although the Canes tied it off a poor backhand pass from Gustav Forsling, Panthers Captain Aleskander Barkov fought off a check from Carolina and had a wonderful set up to Carter Verhaeghe, which ended up as the winner. Florida then capitalized on the empty netter where it was a lot of zone time, but only one shot on net on

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Zach Martin(@OneTrueZach) of Locked On Hurricanes for a series check-in. Zach discusses the monkey off the back of the Hurricanes getting an ECF win, how it's right back to just winning one game. The two discuss if Jaccob Slavin playing almost 30 minutes is sustainable for the rest of the series, and the state of both teams goaltending, and an injury update to Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, and AJ Greer. How much of a boost will it bring the Panthers as they look to close it out on a second attempt? 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 Jackson Holzer(@JacksonH_52) to the show to break down the Panthers 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, where Carolina's desperation showed with them getting back to their identity of owning the possession metrics, it was a tie game going into the second, but Carolina got a score after a stretch pass to Logan Stankovan that beat Sergei Bobrovsky over the should and in. The Cats made a push toward the end, but were unable to find the back of the net, and their personnel on the power play raised a lot of questions, despite missing a key piece in Sam Reinhart. The key for Carolina was breaking up plays in the middle of the ice to prevent quality opportunities for Florida, and it resulted in a win. The guys give their three duds, when they knew the game was lost, and also provide a vibe check from themselves and the team following the defeat. We discuss all of this and mor

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian, Francisco Oporta(@FLACatsHistory) to break down the Panthers 6-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final. The two discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes gave the Cats quite the challenge in the first 40, where they were already without Sam Reinhart, and had to go the final 40+ minutes without Eetu Luostarinen after receiving a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding Jackson Blake. Although the Cats got the kill, Carolina scored later in the period, and it was a tie game to begin the final frame. The Panthers used a 9:08 stretch in the game to score five times, where the Panthers got their chances off the rush after Carolina was unable to exit their end cleanly, Florida ended up taking advantage of multiple chances off the rush. The guys give their three stars of the game, when they knew the game was won, and discuss the culture clashes bet

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, as the Panthers got out to a 2-0 series lead after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes by a final of 5-0. The second line set the tone for the Cats they their forecheck was a force, created the first two goals. Now Gustav Forsling has joined in on the scoring as now it's 18 different goal scorers for them in 14 playoff games. The Cats got the best out of Andrei Svechnikov as he committed the turnovers that led to the first two goals, along with going to the box after an unnecessary roughing call on Matthew Tkachuk that the Panthers converted on the power play. The Canes looked to have cut it to a 3-1 deficit, but the Panthers bought time by using a timeout to look at the replay again where it was Brent Burns who touched the puck as it re-entered the Panthers zone, and before Carolina could tag up at the blue line, it was ruled an offside. Panthe

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and check in on the teams that still need a coach. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com 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 TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Alex Baumgartner(@ABaumgartner91) of the 5 Reasons Sports Network to discuss his impressions of the Panthers playoff run to this point. Shayne Gostisbehere did not face any discipline from the NHL after firing a puck on Brad Marchand, was it valid? Six of the Panthers nine wins have come on the road during the postseason, What has been the biggest key to their success? Lastly, the Panthers had the edge in the blue line in Game 1 as it's unknown on how the Hurricanes will look with the question surrounding Jalen Chatfield's health. With some players not getting much time with one another, it created an advantage for the Panthers, will it repeat in game two? 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…