Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers

By: Locked On Podcast Network, Armando Velez

Language: en

Categories: Sports, Hockey

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 grow the game of...

Episodes

FULL THROTTLE: Panthers rebounded in a big way by stifling the Stars and sweep the season series
Dec 15, 2025

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Duration: 00:35:01
LOPSIDED: Panthers unable to keep up with the Avs speed and got boat raced in Denver
Dec 12, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers' 6-2 loss to the league-best Colorado Avalanche, where the cards were stacked against the Panthers before the game even started. With the Cats being on a second end of a back-to-back, Colorado coming off a loss from the last game of their road trip, and Florida dealing with injuries, it was the definition of a scheduled loss on the calendar where the Avs scored not even two minutes into the game thanks to their speed...

Duration: 00:35:39
EARNED: Panthers win after a dominant third period, breaking through with less than a minute left
Dec 11, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Alex Lopez(@CF3234) from Panther Pourri to break down the Cats 4-3 OT win over the Utah Mammoth to start off their road trip with two regulation points. It was a slow start as the Panthers did not get their first shot on net until they were short handed, and on two occasions, they had to start the second and third period on the penalty kill. Although they were up 3-1, two of Utah's three goals came on breakaway's due to a missed pinch...

Duration: 00:36:32
THEMING: NHL Announced Winter Classic will mix in South Florida Flavor!
Dec 10, 2025

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 theming for the 2026 Winter Classic as discussed from President of NHL Events, Steve Mayer on how the field is going to look like at Loan Depot Park as they're going to mix winter and summer for the game. The Athletic put out their annual players poll, and two questions are in relation to the Florida Panthers, the two discuss the outcome of the questions and their thoughts. The Cats are back...

Duration: 00:37:16
MUCH BETTER: Panthers end the Home stand on a 3-game point streak! Swaggy Daddy Verhaeghe stayed hot
Dec 09, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the back-to-back weekend where the Panthers got two wins in two different ways, and they defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-6 in OT after being down three goals, in the second period and getting their first win when going into the third period trailing, while also scoring the second latest OT winner in franchise history in a game that they were chasing the entire time. They then followed it with shutting down the New York Islanders by a final of 4-1 where...

Duration: 00:36:23
NO INSURANCE: Power play failed to create separation as the Panthers came out with only one point
Dec 05, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Joey Ganzi(@Mister_Joester) to break down the Panthers 2-1 OT loss to the Nashville Predators, where the Panthers had the lead for the majority of the game, thanks to new dad Carter Verhaeghe., There were many opportunities to create insurance goals with six power play opportunities and even getting four short handed shots on goal. In a penalty filled game, the Cats couldn't take advantage, which cost them a point. Predators tied it 53 minutes into the game after a battle at the net...

Duration: 00:35:54
LOTS OF TIME, BUT NO TIME TO WASTE: Math is against the Panthers in a bunched up Eastern Conference
Dec 04, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss how the math is against the Panthers being in last place and having to climb back up. Florida will have to play at a better points percentage than they did after the new year in 2023, but there is still time before they get there. Florida can't waste any time, but what do the odds say about their chances to make the postseason? Is a Mulligan year worth it knowing that they'll have their core intact come the 2026-27 season? The Panthers continue...

Duration: 00:33:23
LAST PLACE: Leafs bottom six decided the game early as the Panthers have lost four straight at home
Dec 03, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to break down the Panthers 4-1 loss to Toronto, where it was the Leafs bottom six getting on the board in the first eight minutes of the contest. The same line of Dakota Joshua-Nicholas Roy-Bobby McMann were the ones to convert on the night as they created the first two goals. Already without Carter Verhaeghe due to the birth of his child, the Cats were once again playing catch up as it's another multi-goal deficit, which now they are at...

Duration: 00:38:17
CRISIS MODE!? It's getting there for the Florida Panthers
Dec 01, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers 5-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, where it's another two-goal lead that the Panthers blew, this time with Daniil Tarasov in net for the Cats. Florida has been trying to do so much to create chances offensively that it's come at a sacrifice in their own zone, and it's resulting in a lot of goals against. The leadership for the Panthers called out the rest of the team in intermission and post game interviews, a sign of maturity that this...

Duration: 00:34:09
SPLIT TIMESHARE? December schedule fill force more starts for Tarasov. How do they handle the month?
Nov 28, 2025

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 two discuss the upcoming December schedule. With Sergei Bobrovskys sub-par play and four back-to-back's, we'll see more starts from Daniil Tarasov, but how do the Panthers handle the rest of the month? Will they be closer to split timeshare in net? If Tarasov continues to perform at this level, he could command more on his next deal, but where should the Panthers go as both goaltender's contracts are set to expire in the 2026 offseason...

Duration: 00:33:12
HEARTBREAKER: Flyers score twice late to deny Florida any points. Outside looking in at Thanksgiving
Nov 27, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to break down the Panthers 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers as Philadelphia scored four unanswered after the Panthers took a 2-0 lead, including two in the final minute to deny the Panthers a chance at any points. Sam Bennett stayed hot as he got a two assist night, and Carter Verhaeghe with a second consecutive game with a goal after going 13 games without scoring a goal. Florida however struggled to create any more separation, especially on their power play...

Duration: 00:37:41
FOR THE DAD'S: Panthers Out-skated the Predators as AJ Greer led the charge in a blowout victory
Nov 25, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Langsam of Panther Pourri to break down the Panthers 8-3 win over the Nashvillw Predators, as the Panthers set the tone from the start 11 seconds into the game, and out skated the Predators to shoot-in's, loose pucks around the crease, and scored multiple goals in transition. It was all about the Panthers speed and Nashville was not able to keep up. It's the second straight Monday where the Panthers put up eight goals, but this one might be more impressive, as all the...

Duration: 00:37:28
BOB GIVETH, BOB TAKETH: Leaky Goal's put the Panthers behind and comeback fell short
Nov 24, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night from Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers fell behind less than a minute into the game when Jack Roslovic threw the puck from the half wall and got squeezed by Sergei Bobrovsky, although the Cats tied it six minutes, later, the Oilers responded less than a minute later, and the Cats had to play catch up from there. Down 3-1 at the start of the second period, the Cats controlled play...

Duration: 00:34:06
FULL SIXTY: Panthers scored early & it was enough as they shut out the Devils in a defensive clinic
Nov 21, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers 1-0 win over the New Jersey Devils, in what was a defensive clinic, and one goal was enough after Sam Reinhart scored a highlight reel similar to game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Florida took advantage of the Devils not connecting on passing out of their own end, and it was crucial as there were not a lot of stoppages and had to rely on not getting caught in line changes. The Panthers did so successfully...

Duration: 00:37:40
REVEALED: Panthers Winter Classic sweaters have been made public! Luostarinen now out week-to-week
Nov 20, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@FLACatsHistory) to the show to discuss the Panthers and the NHL Revealing the 2026 NHL Winter Classic jerseys. The jersey is a dedication to the Panthers original logo from when they first entered the league in 1993, while also dedicating to hockey history in South Florida. The Tropical Hockey League has provided a major influence in the design of the sweater from the shoulder logo, to the pants. Is there a connection to their former roommates in the Miami Heat from...

Duration: 00:36:33
CALLED UP: Panthers Top F Prospect Jack Devine, could make his NHL Debut Thursday!
Nov 19, 2025

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, as the two discuss the news of top Prospect Jack Devine getting called up to the NHL Squad. With the injury situation with Cole Schwindt being out long term and Eetu Luostarinen being day-to-day, Jack Devine gets his chance. Leading the Checkers in points in his very first full season in pro hockey, he is called up a lot earlier than expected, but leading the way in Charlotte in points after coming in at the...

Duration: 00:38:33
ANOMALY: Cats and Canucks burst out offensively, Florida came out victorious & set franchise record
Nov 18, 2025

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 8-5 win over the Vancouver Canucks. It was an offensive outburst from both teams, although the Panthers controlled play from the jump, it was the Canucks who got out to a 2-0 lead, but the Panthers kept pushing as they were able to tie it heading into the seconds, and it was a continuation of the Panthers dominance as they scored five unanswered. There was a stretch where the Cats didn't allow a...

Duration: 00:37:38
YIKES: Panthers came out flat against AHL Bolts and have a Brad Marchand over-reliance problem
Nov 17, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to recap the Panthers 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at home, where the Panthers came out flat against a Bolts squad that had a laundry list of injuries coming into Saturday's match, but the Panthers were unable to creat any sustained offense as they only got one high danger chance at 5-on-5 on the evening. They have a major Brad Marchand over-reliance problem that's going to cost them games if it keeps up, and it showed with the missed opportunity this weekend...

Duration: 00:33:30
MARCHAND MR. 1000: Panthers pull away late against best defensive team to begin long home stand!
Nov 14, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers' 6-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in game one of a five game homestand, and the Panthers played a game where although early on, the Caps controlled play, Florida had the better of the quality scoring chances, having the Washington defense spread out and making Logan Thompson's life difficult. Panthers did not allow Washington to gain any sort of momentum as they responded 28 seconds later after going down 1-0, also when Washington brought it to a...

Duration: 00:36:52
GROWING THE GAME: Tkachuk Brother'sstart a podcast, why are Florida's Defensemen not scoring?
Nov 13, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to bring you the news of the Tkachuk brothers announcing their new podcast, Wingmen, inspired by the Kelce brothers. It's the latest of what the two brothers are doing to contributing to growing the game and showing more personality in the game of hockey. The Panthers have struggled with scoring, but the defensemen are not helping out neither, but why is that? Florida is back at home where they will play seven of their next eight at home as they welcome the Washington Capitals...

Duration: 00:33:26
BARKOV THE MACHINE! Spotted working out without a brace, big deal? Could Marchand reach 50 goals?
Nov 12, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the viral photo of Captain Aleksander Barkov spotted working out in holiday park without the knee brace just over a month after getting his knee operated for a torn ACL and MCL. Is he ahead of schedule. One of Barkov's long time line mates in Carter Verhaeghe is struggling, and although he did so last season as well, his shots on goal are down? What's the reasoning behind it? We also discuss the numbers before Verhaeghe's offensive regression. Lastly, the Panthers leading...

Duration: 00:36:54
SURVIVAL: Late push by Vegas not enough as the Panthers finish the road trip strong
Nov 11, 2025

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 Vegas Golden Knights, where the Panthers were able to pounce in each frame and build a multi-goal lead heading into period number three, although Vegas controlled the game in the final 20 and got it to a one goal game, the Cats were right back at a two-goal lead scoring on the power play. Monday night was all about the defense, not only shutting it down late in the game, but getting point offensively as there...

Duration: 00:36:20
ANOTHER CAT OUT LONG TERM: Jonah Gadjovich expected to be out for three months
Nov 10, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to bring you the news that F Jonah Gadjovich will be out of the lineup for at least three months as he will have surgery for an injury suffered in the home game against the Vegas Golden Knights a few weeks ago. It's another blow to the Panthers as the list keeps piling up. Then we break down the Panthers 3-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks where the Panthers tiled the ice completely after the first period, yet they were unable to solve...

Duration: 00:31:31
BOUNCE BACK: Panthers tweaks after first period and PK were the difference in win over the Kings
Nov 07, 2025

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 two broke down the Panthers 5-2 road win against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings controlled play, but the Panthers capitalized on their limited chances in the period and were fortunate to go into the second tied at 2, due to the team giving up a good amount of breakaway opportunities. The Panthers cleaned it up defensively and were able to take the lead after a clean breakout with LA having multiple players down...

Duration: 00:37:19
PUCK BATTLE STRUGGLES: Panthers are last in the NHL in puck battle win percentage
Nov 06, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers being last in the league in puck battle win percentage, which is a big contributor in the Panthers inability to keep the puck in the OZ and create more chances of high danger. The Panthers are currently in maintenance mode, but will the Panthers be able to have the same performance once fixes are implemented? The road trip continues in Los Angeles as they have not won in LA since 2019, the Kings struggle at home, while the Cats have only...

Duration: 00:37:07
EMBARRASSED IN ANAHEIM: Panthers played to the Ducks style and special teams struggles continued
Nov 05, 2025

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, as the two broke down the Panthers 7-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The two teams traded breakaway goals, but it's not the type of game that the Panthers should be comfortable playing in as they didn't give themselves an opportunity to set the pace. Although the Panthers took a 3-2 lead in the second period, a third goal of the game for the hat trick for Cutter Gauthier after some frustration from Anton Lundell...

Duration: 00:37:56
GATOS Y PATOS: Panthers look to keep winning streak in Anaheim alive | Crossover with LO Ducks
Nov 04, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Kyle Kjer(@KjerTalksSports) of Locked On Ducks to the show to discuss the matchup between the Cats and Ducks tonight as the Panthers begin their four-game road trip. The two teams are meeting for the second time in a week, where the Panthers were unable to put the Ducks away early in the second period with multiple power play opportunities. The two discuss how the two teams have checked the boxes over their 32-year history, how Anaheim is in a position to possibly make...

Duration: 00:36:15
FOR SELAH: Marchand played with a heavy heart and picked it right back up as Cats edged the Stars
Nov 03, 2025

On today's episode of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers 4-3 SO win over the Dallas Stars, as Brad Marchand made his return to the lineup after missing Tuesday's game due to the death of the daughter of his longtime trainer, JP MacCallum, Selah. With a heavy heart, Marchand got the Cats on the board first and they were once again working as a five-man unit as they were able to roll their lines on Saturday night. Marchand also gave the Cats the win in the shootout as he came...

Duration: 00:36:11
HELP WANTED: Panthers exploring trade market for D help + Could Bennett miss cut at Olympics?
Oct 31, 2025

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. We are under 100 days away from the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, and final rosters are due on December 31st. With Sam Bennett being off to a slow start, will it cost him a spot on the roster? Bennett's four nations and Panther teammate Brad Marchand took a leave to make it back home to Nova Scotia to help out a friend in need in long time trainer JP MacCallum, who unfortunately lost his daughter...

Duration: 00:33:57
FROM CONTROLLED TO CHASING: Panthers forced OT late, but inability to score on the PP cost them
Oct 29, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday, as they broke down the Panthers 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in a shootout. The Cats controlled the pace of play, where they got behind the Ducks defense, but stops by Lukas Dostal kept the game scoreless. Although the Panthers had three power play opportunities in the second period, after they gave up a goal short handed, the momentum fully flipped to the Ducks as the Cats committed two more penalties to eventually...

Duration: 00:35:11
DEFENSIVE CLINIC: Cats gave VGK nothing + Plug and play effective, can it keep up?
Oct 28, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers dominance over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night as they only allowed 17 shots on goal in a shutout win 3-0 on Pink at the Rink night. The Cats made one lineup tweak and F Cole Schwindt ended up on the scoresheet with the second goal of the game. The roster is already thin as it is, and the Cats will need to continue to do so as Brad Marchand is expected to miss Tuesday's game due to a personal...

Duration: 00:34:55
AVOIDABLE: Poor Goaltending and lack of attention to detail costly in loss against Pittsburgh
Oct 24, 2025

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 two break down the Panthers 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Panthers were slow out of the gate, getting five shots on goal in the first period, and the Lundell line getting three of the five shots. Panthers started to control play after the first intermission, but it did not even result in the Panthers getting it to a tie game, where every time they brought it to a one-goal deficit, the...

Duration: 00:34:49
THE RAT KING RETURNED VICTORIOUS! Own goal late helped the Cats win in Marchand's return to Boston!
Oct 22, 2025

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 as the two broke down the Panthers 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Brad Marchand's return to Boston for the first time since the trade back on March 7th, 2025. It was 16 years to the day that Marchand made his NHL Debut with the Bruins that he was playing in the visiting locker room against his old team. It was emotional as it could've been with TD Garden playing a tribute video during the first...

Duration: 00:36:39
SNAKE BITTEN? The Advanced Numbers say the Panthers are
Oct 20, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the skid continuing after the Panthers got shutout by the Buffalo Sabres by a final of 3-0, the worst part was with the Panthers getting seven power play opportunities and scoring on none of them, while Buffalo was able to score two and both of them coming less than 30 seconds into the man advantage. The advanced numbers say that the Panthers are snake bitten, will things regress to the mean sooner than later? Panthers finish the road trip in Boston as it'll...

Duration: 00:36:48
TARASOV DESERVED BETTER: Promising start, but the Panthers go dry after taking an early lead in NJ
Oct 17, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jim Biringer(@JimBiringer) of Full Press NHL to the show as he was in the press box for Thursday night's game as the Panthers lose to the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on the second end of a back-to-back. Florida switched their lines up putting Eetu Luostarinen at the third line center, something we don't see much since Paul Maurice took over. Panthers scored less than two minutes into the game after a beautiful move from Brad Marchand to create a shooting lane, and Evan...

Duration: 00:37:12

EARLY ROAD WOES: Panthers switching their forward lines failed to provide a spark in Detroit
Oct 16, 2025

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 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Panthers failed to generate quality offensive chances, and shuffled the forward lines early on. The rush chances against continues to pile up, but Sergei Bobrovsky kept the Panthers in it. One of the changes that did work was reuniting Brad Marchand with Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell, as they were able to cut the deficit to one after falling behind two in the second period...

Duration: 00:38:35

BOTTOM SIX DEFENSE: Zero goals against has been key to the Panthers early success
Oct 15, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to the show for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss how although the top six has given up all of the goals against at 5-on-5, the bottom six having zero goals against has been key to giving the Panthers a chance to win early in this young season. It's been quality over quantity for the opposition on the top six as they're owning the show share, but pucks are still finding the back of the net when they're on...

Duration: 00:37:16

SLOW START: Panthers couldn't match the Flyers energy as they drop the first game of the road trip
Oct 14, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, where a slow start and lack of jump had the Panthers falling behind in the first period. Although the Panthers tilted the ice from the second period on, Philadelphia was able to capitalize on Panthers mistakes, and the puck ended up in the back of their net. Special teams showed up once again, as they added a short handed goal to the tally, thanks to Sam Reinhart. Sam Bennett gave power play one...

Duration: 00:33:57
EXTENSION: Jonah Gadjovich got a short term deal + Panthers special teams dominant early on
Oct 13, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers Extension with F Jonah Gadjovich to a two-year deal worth $905K each year until 2028. We discuss Jonah's story on his start with the Panthers and the belief from the front office that has gone back years. The Panthers have scored 5 PPG's over the first three games, and four of them coming from the second unit, and going perfect on the PK, how the Panthers have done on special teams to get them to 3-0-0 to start the year. The...

Duration: 00:33:02
BANK THOSE POINTS! Another clutch third period goal for the Panthers as they remain undefeated
Oct 10, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) and Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) broke down the Panthers 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers as there were similar trends to the first game of the season, the Panthers press the gas and had the ice tilted in the Panthers direction, and the Flyers unable to get a flow going being in the box four times in the first 25 minutes. Power play two came through once again as Anton Lundell converted for the first goal of the game. Philadelphia got on the board off the draw and...

Duration: 00:32:47
COMMITTEE APPROACH! Bennett and Marchand looked very comfortable playing on the same line
Oct 09, 2025

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 Florida Panthers committee approach to their forward lines this season, and how the duo of Marchand and Bennett was impactful in game 1 of the season, can it continue? Gary Bettman spoke to the media during the first intermission on Tuesday night, and discuss the state of Florida having outdoor games, and where the salary cap is headed, there's one disagreement that Armando has on the statement he gave as far as the rise. There...

Duration: 00:32:20
GRINDER! Panthers eke out a win over the Blackhawks on Opening Night! Depth Came Through
Oct 08, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to break down the Panthers 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Opening night from Sunrise. It was the second straight championship banner that they lifted, and it was Aaron Ekblad who brought out the Cup one more time before a new season got underway. The Hawks were the first one the board, but their lead did not last long as the Cats responded over a minute later, and getting another one just over three minutes later to take the lead...

Duration: 00:35:57
OPENING NIGHT! New journey begins for the Cats as they'll be without key pieces to start the year
Oct 07, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jack Bushman(@JackBushman2) of Locked On Blackhawks to preview opening night between the Panthers and the Blackhawks as it will begin at 5pm from Sunrise. The Panthers will be lifting another championship banner, but it's going to be a difficult regular season as multiple stars will be out. Chicago on the other hand are looking to raiser their floor as they are banking on internal development, as now the pieces that they've drafted are now starting to make their way to the big club...

Duration: 00:38:29
PREDICTIONS: There are regular season games this week! How will the Panthers do this season?
Oct 06, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the end of the preseason, on what was more about setting scores than it was about playing a hockey game, where the Lightning put out AHL roster guys to set scores on the Panthers as oppose to guys who actually played in the playoff series, and the Lightning are likely going to pay the price with hearings coming from the department of Player Safety. Then we get into the more recent roster moves from the Panthers, where they have one more move...

Duration: 00:40:07
NO LOVE LOST! Regular's hit the ice for the first time this preseason as it was a parade to the box!
Oct 03, 2025

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 two break down the Panthers 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay. It was a carry over as receipts were kept from their last two playoff series with the level of physicality that there was on Thursday night. Panthers led twice, scoring two special teams goals, and Daniil Tarasov was standing on his head in the first period before the game got out of hand. What do the guys think of the special teams units...

Duration: 00:32:43
EXTENSION: Panthers and D Niko Mikkola Agree to a Long-Term Extension + Barkov visits Heat Camp
Oct 02, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to bring you the news of the Panthers and D Niko Mikkola agreeing to an 8-year extension worth $40M ($5M AAV) that'll begin in the 2026-27 season. What does it mean for the Panthers short and long term future? Sportico released their annual NHL Franchise values ranks, and the Panthers made a significant jump after winning their second straight Stanley Cup title, NHL franchises have increased over 100% over the last year, so what does this mean regarding the future salary caps? Where do the...

Duration: 00:36:06
SEASON PREVIEW: The DYNASTIC Florida Panthers are equipped to THREE-PEAT as Stanley Cup Champions
Oct 01, 2025

*RECORDED BEFORE THE ALEkSANDER BARKOV INJURY NEWS

Are the Tampa Bay Lightning the favourites to get back to the top of the Atlantic Division? Can the Toronto Maple Leafs withstand the loss of 100-point scorer Mitch Marner? Do the Ottawa Senators have another playoff-level season in them? And are the 2-time defending champion Florida Panthers in tough to complete the 3-peat? In a special Atlantic Contenders Preview special, Brandon Piller (Locked On Senators), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs), Nick Morgan (Locked On Lightning) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) take stock of the top of the Atlantic...

Duration: 00:36:58
THIRD GOALIE COMPETITION? Brandon Bussi impresses, but the Bolts edge the Cats in Orlando
Oct 01, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to break down the Panthers 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay in what could be the final neutral site game between the two teams in Orlando. Brandon Bussi got the start and played the whole 60 minutes, and was standing on his head as the Bolts controlled play in this one. Paul Maurice after the game spoke about the difference between comfort level and anxiety levels when guys come to their first camp vs. doing it a second or third time. The two...

Duration: 00:35:37
CEILING RAISER: Kunin will give the Panthers fourth line more of a scoring punch + Last game in ORL?
Sep 30, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 4-3 OT win over the Carolina Hurricanes, as Jack Studnicka got on the board twice, including the OT winner. Who is ultimately battling for the final training camp spots for the Cats and did they impress? Lastly, the Panthers take on the Lightning in Orlando, and we've seen these two take the ice in a neutral site setting multiple times in the preseason, but with the changes coming next season with an 84-game schedule and two less preseason games...

Duration: 00:32:50
MAJOR BLOW: Aleksander Barkov out for 7-9 months with ACL/MCL injuries + What is the ceiling now?
Sep 29, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLOIRIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jordan McPherson(@J_MCPherson1126) of The Miami Herald to discuss the injury to Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov. What does it mean that he will likely be out for the entirety of the season? The Panthers didn't rule him out for the entire season, so they are faced with a decision on whether to add to the roster. If they do, when do they make it? What are the lines? In which part of the game will Barkov's loss be felt the most? We discuss...

Duration: 00:32:58
OH NO: Injury Bug Continues to hit the Cats as Aleksander Barkov went down with apparent leg injury
Sep 26, 2025

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 guys discuss the news of Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov going down in practice on Thursday and being helped by trainers off the ice putting zero weight on his right leg. The guys discuss their reaction to it, how the Panthers have done in Barkov's absence over the years. Bill Zito has been able to keep most of the band together with Matthew Tkachuk starting the season on Long Term Injured Reserve, and it was...

Duration: 00:35:13
YOUNG CATS CAME BACK: Overwhelmed and outmatched at times, but Florida completed a late comeback
Sep 25, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in preseason game number three, where the Panthers put out the AHL squad once again, and although they Hurricanes controlled play, the Panthers completed a comeback attempt after the Hurricanes made a goalie change in the third period. We discuss who increased their chances of making the Panthers lineup and who hurt their chances after tonight. The veterans will be back tomorrow and the coaching staff will be cranking up the intensity, we...

Duration: 00:32:29
FEATURES: Panthers will take stage in Season 2 of Face Off: Inside the NHL + Camp Roster Cut to 55
Sep 24, 2025

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 their thoughts on the season being around the corner, while reacting to Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand being featured on Season 2 of Face-Off: Inside the NHL. A big topic of conversation across NHL media has been about the playoff format, and the possibility of going back to 1-8. The Cats play hockey tonight in Raleigh, and the roster has been cut to 55 players. The expectation is that it'll mostly be players who...

Duration: 00:36:17
WORLD'S COLLIDING: Matthew Tkachuk represented the Panthers well on College Game Day!
Sep 22, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers double header games against the Nashville Predators, dropping both games, but the young Panthers have their opportunities to get into game action against other NHL players. Jeff Petry and Luke Kunin spoke to the media on Friday to discuss their reasons for signing and what they've been impressed with the most from being around the team. Lastly, Alex Donno(@AlexDonno) from Locked on Canes and the Florida Panthers Radio Network joined to discuss Matthew Tkachuk joining College Gameday from...

Duration: 00:35:14
FULL CIRCLE: Bobrovsky and Tarasov go way back, could be the best tandem in the NHL?
Sep 19, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday, as the two discuss the approach to training camp, and what HC Paul Maurice had to say after the first practice with the younger group. The Cats have not shied away from talking about the Stanley Cup and their chance to make history, how beneficial will it be, and will it be more of a feeling for when they bring it up in the room? Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov have a unique situation...

Duration: 00:33:14
DEPTH WILL BE TESTED: Tomas Nosek expected to miss several months + Media Day Takeaways
Sep 18, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down what was said at media day on Wednesday as training camp practice begins on Thursday. Bill Zito stepped up to the podium for about 30 minutes to discuss updates on Matthew Tkachuk and Tomas Nosek, and then discuss the approach to this years training camp. Mackie Samoskevich was a players Aleksander Barkov and Sam Bennett praised, and Brad Marchand spoke about his ability to re-sign with the Cats. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On...

Duration: 00:34:36
MEDIA DAY IS HERE! + Panthers Training Camp Roster Announced!
Sep 17, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to preview media day as the Panthers will be back to pursue their third straight Stanley Cup championship. We did see an announcement earlier in the day of Mackie Samoskevich changing his number from 25 to 11. Mackie tells the story to FloridaPanthers.com's Jameson Olive the story behind it, but was it appropriate for the front office to allow him to change it? Who do we want to hear from when media day kicks off on Wednesday? Lastly, the Panthers announced their training camp rosters...

Duration: 00:36:26
UP AND DOWN: Panthers finished Prospect Showcase 2-1, Kinnear set for a big year in Charlotte!
Sep 16, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers going 2-1 in the Prospect Showcase from Wesley Chapel, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators. We discuss who showed out, chances of cracking the lineup in future years and how much of an opportunity HC Geordie Kinnear has to get promoted after last years run to the Calder Cup Championship, whether it's with the Panthers or not. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.  Duration: 00:31:57

RANKINGS: Top Storylines for the 2025-26 Season
Sep 15, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) discussed all the offseason storylines going into the 2025-26 season, now we rank them. The Panthers will be dealing with injuries to start, needing to manage the salary cap, a few newcomers in the mix, and multiple players going to the Olympics, all while trying to make NHL History in the Cap Era, where does each land in Armando's personal rankings? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day. 

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Duration: 00:36:48
Which bottom tier ATL Division team could give Florida fits in 2026? + Prospect Showcase Preview
Sep 12, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to the show to discuss which Atlantic Division teams could give the Panthers fits like the Montreal Canadiens did to the Panthers in 2024-25. Which ones improves, which ones didn't? In segment 3, the guys preview the Prospect Showcase that will take place in Wesley Chapel, FL (Tampa area) this weekend. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.

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Duration: 00:37:49
PTO SEASON: Panthers Sign Three Players to PTO's. + Benny's Buddies Spent time with the Cup!
Sep 11, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the Panthers signing F Noah Gregor, F Tyler Motte, and D Ben Harpur to Professional Try-Out's. They may not make the team out of camp, but could they be used as depth pieces later? What's the plan for the preseason? We react to Evan Rodrigues' appearance on the Empty Netters Podcast along with Sam Bennett taking the Stanley Cup to the Humane Society of Broward County. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers...

Duration: 00:29:44
CUP OR BUST!? No Doubt about That! Panthers Have A Chance at History
Sep 10, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) was joined by Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the reasoning for why it is actually Cup or Bust for the Panthers, although they have climbed the mountain top of becoming multiple time champions. The two discuss the front office decisions of running it back, the stages of bliss and how to build off the final stage, along with their personal feelings from when the Panthers achieved multiple milestones, but there's only one ultimate goal in mind. We discuss all...

Duration: 00:34:56
The core is locked up, but how long is the actual window? + Verhaeghe's day with the Cup!
Sep 08, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) starts the week with a question, how long is the Panthers championship window exactly? A core locked up does not necessarily mean sustainability post-cup runs, but fans still get a chance to celebrate them staying together. We also discuss the history of the recent championship teams that have had slow declines and rapid? Along with teams who have continued to compete. Lastly, we discuss what Bill Zito and Carter Verhaeghe have been up to during the weekend. We discuss all of this and more on today's...

Duration: 00:35:57
CHASING HISTORY: Cats attempt to leap 2010's Hawks as best dynasty of Cap era (LO Blackhawks joins)
Sep 05, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Jack Bushman(@JackBushman2) on today's show to discuss the Panthers chasing history as the best dynasty in the salary cap era. Although Chicago did not win three and a row, one can argue that three Stanley Cup Championships in six seasons is even more impressive. The two compare and contrast the cores of the two teams, how each team has had to navigate replacing depth players, the differences in approach of Florida trading a bunch of early picks while Chicago maintained, and discussing...

Duration: 00:37:37
PLAYOFF SALARY CAP FOR 2026: How will it effect the Florida Panthers?
Sep 03, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news broken by Frank Seravalli that the NHL and NHLPA have agree to implement the salary cap in the postseason starting in 2026. With the new CBA coming into effect in the 2026-27, the new cap rules will be implemented a year earlier, what are the details? How would have the Panthers had to manage their books in last years postseason had the rules been in place? In what scenario could the Panthers put together a game day lineup and still keep...

Duration: 00:37:15
RANKINGS: Reacting to the Panthers EA NHL '26 and Fantasy Hockey Projections
Sep 02, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss Gustav Forsling's day with the Cup as there's a different twist this year as he decided to have it not in Sweden this time, but calling South Florida his offseason home. Where were the places in which he took the cup? The EA NHL 26 Rankings and Fantasy Rankings are out, we give our thoughts on the rankings. Lastly, it's September, which means we are one step closer to the NHL returning. Arena's all across the league are starting put their sheets of...

Duration: 00:33:39
UNAPOLOGETIC: Tkachuk didn't apologize for hit on Guentzel + Erod took the Cup to Disney!
Aug 29, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) discusses the new role that former Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Thornton has taken with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, and how this may the the beginning of other organizational changes coming in the next few seasons. Lightning forward Jake Guentzel was asked if Matthew Tkachuk ever apologized for his late hit in game three of their first round series back in April, so we discuss whether the rivalry between the two teams is still going to be at its best once again. If so, will it last...

Duration: 00:33:15
BREAKING NEWS: CEO Matthew Caldwell leaves the Organization to join the Minnesota Timberwolves
Aug 27, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news of CEO Matthew Caldwell leaving the organization to become the CEO of the Minnesota Timberwolves/Lynx. This became public after news started trickling about other front office members leaving the organization. We discuss what role Caldwell played in the franchises turnaround both on and off the ice, his background and how it fit with the Viola's values when hired. There is the South Florida connection with Alex Rodriguez being a South Florida native, and how he wants to bring the...

Duration: 00:35:54
MATTHEW TKACHUK UNDERWENT SURGERY! + Panthers sign F Luke Kunin
Aug 25, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news of Matthew Tkachuk undergoing the surgery for his torn adductor and sports hernia that he suffered in the Four Nations Face-off back in February, and how despite the report of him contemplating the surgery, how it's not a surprise that he ended up giving himself the green light to go through with it. How long is he expected to be out of the lineup? Will this effect his chances at playing in the 2026 Winter Olympics? Shortly before the report, the...

Duration: 00:34:56
Which Panthers could make the NHL Top 100? + Where do the TV Deals in Other Sports leave the NHL?
Aug 22, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest with certain players days with the Cup, as the likes of a Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad have put a different twist to their days with the Cup. What did they do differently this time around? There's been a change in the TV landscape on where to access games across other sports, where does that leave the NHL in the future? Lastly, each Locked On host was asked to submit up to seven players so that the network...

Duration: 00:37:47
HINDSIGHT: Players standing up for Yandle the right thing? + Seth Jones chances of making Team USA
Aug 20, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) for an other edition of Winans Wednesday. The two go back a few years and discuss the leadership in the room when it came to the Panthers standing up for Keith Yandle, as he was in the middle of an ironman streak and the coaching staff considering scratching him prior to their opening game against Chicago for the 2020-21 season, and how it ended up possibly benefiting them long term. The two also discuss the Panthers Quarter Century Mt. Rushmore, and...

Duration: 00:35:47
RESPECT! 2025 Panthers ranked the best Stanley Cup Championship team over the last decade
Aug 15, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@FLACatsHistory) to discuss TSN Bardown's ranking of the last 10 Champions, and how the Panthers are viewed, the guys give their thoughts on the list. Days with the Cup continue as Uvis Balinskis, Tomas Nosek, and Vitek Vanecek as we tell the stories on their days with the Cup. Lastly, Brad Marchand spoke earlier in the week about the assumptions that he will not finish the entirety of the contract that he signed with the Florida Panthers this offseason ($5.25...

Duration: 00:37:18
Kevin Rogers from the Florida Panthers Radio Network and Locked on Bets joins
Aug 14, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Kevin Rogers(@RogersPicks) from the Florida Panther Radio Network and Locked on Bets to discuss his experience in doing pre, intermission and postgame for the Panthers, and how things changed since COVID to what has been our new normal. The last two segments, they discuss some team odds for the regular season, Stanley Cup, along with individual accomplishments. What's safe and was isn't? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.<...

Duration: 00:35:34
Florida teams have dominated the East, how they compare, is TB the biggest threat to the Panthers?
Aug 12, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) crosses it over with one of the Co-Host's of Locked On Lightning, Nick Morgan(@_nsmorgan) to discuss the Florida dominance in the eastern conference over the last six seasons. The two franchises have had similar patterns to winning two Stanley Cup Championships, but circumstances outside of their control in the case of the Lightning have hurt their ability to keep players as the Panthers have been able to benefit. The two teams were able to win their championships with elite level goaltending and a strong third...

Duration: 00:31:00
DEVELOPING: Matthew Tkachuk "Undecided" on getting surgery + Should the Cats wait to extend Mikkola?
Aug 09, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest news on Matthew Tkachuk remaining undecided on whether he should get his surgery for his torn abductor and hernia suffered at the Four Nations. He discussed the timeline with ESPN on how long he'd be out if he were to get operated. How does his decision (or lack thereof) effect how the Panthers go about things? The Athletic put out their yearly contract efficiency rankings, where do the Panthers stand this offseason? Niko Mikkola is eligible for an extension, but...

Duration: 00:36:23
COVER ATHLETE: Matthew Tkachuk is the face of NHL 26!
Aug 06, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JakeW_8) to discuss the news of Matthew Tkachuk becoming the cover athlete for NHL 26. The two discuss how big it is for Tkachuk's marketability and how it's once again something Panther fans could attach themselves to. Is the curse real? The two look at the history of the NHL 26 curse and because Tkachuk is already going to be out for an extended period of time, could this be a reverse curse? Lastly, the guys discuss what ZIto's Plan B and beyond could...

Duration: 00:37:09
DYNASTY PURSUIT: Comparing and Contrasting Panthers Championship Runs to Crosby-Era Penguins
Aug 05, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Hunter Hodies(@HunterHodies) of Locked On Penguins to compare and contrast the Panthers current pursuit of a three-peat and attempting to solidify being a dynasty from how the Penguins were able to build around Sidney Crosby after signing his 12-year deal in 2012. How did Jim Rutherford manage the cap with the big-3 and when Kris Letang went down in mid-february 2017. Both teams in their back-to-back had depth, especially their third line that made the difference in winning a championship, along with low cost talent...

Duration: 00:35:57
UPGRADE: Details on the Panthers new video board + 2023 Trade Deadline Signaled a Sign of Hope
Aug 04, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the details on the Panthers new video board that has been partially installed at Amerant Bank Arena, Brad Marchand and Mackie Samoskevich's days with the Stanley Cup, and how the 2023 Trade Deadline was the first sign of hope for the Panthers as they made their runs to three straight finals and two straight championships. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day. 

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Duration: 00:34:18
The Stanley Cup Meets Coldplay! + possible progression and regression candidates
Jul 30, 2025

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, as the two discuss the latest with the summer celebrations. The Panthers brought the Stanley Cup to the Coldplay Concert on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium and got a chance to be on the big screen in front of thousands of fans. Sam Bennett recently discussed his season, and his hockey journey on the Empty Netters Podcast, what were our biggest takeaways from what he had to say? Lastly, the two give their biggest...

Duration: 00:37:26
SUMMER OF BIG CEAZ! Cesar Lucero of The Big Ceaz Show joins to chat Florida Panthers
Jul 28, 2025

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Cesar Lucero(@BigCeaz) to the show to discuss his life story of perseverance and hope, which ties in the Florida Panthers history of winning back-to-back Championships. The two also chat about Cesar's involvement in the championship celebrations from Club E11even, to being getting invited to join the players on the street on A1A during the parade, to Cesar's "beef" with TNT panelist Paul Bissonnette. Lastly, the guys chat about Panthers hockey, Cesar's reaction to the band being back together in pursuit of...

Duration: 00:38:48
WHAT IF: Looking back at the biggest domino effect in recent NHL History
Jul 25, 2025

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 two discuss Seth Jones day with the Cup, ask "What if?" on if the Penguins ended up beating the Blackhawks in game 81 2023 that led to the Panthers clinching their spot in the postseason, which now they call themselves Back-To-Back Champions. Lastly, they answer your mailbag questions, discuss the verdict of the Hockey Canada Trial (tw: this conversation discusses acts of sexual assault). We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of...

Duration: 00:38:54
LOOKING BACK: Aleksander Barkov's Extension a major catalyst in the Panthers franchise turnaround
Jul 23, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:36:57
ANNIVERSARY: Three Years to the day of the big trade, and nobody has it better than Matthew Tkachuk
Jul 22, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:28:57
Report: Matthew Tkachuk expected to be out past Christmas Break
Jul 18, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:34:13
Reacting to the Panthers 2025-26 schedule release
Jul 17, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:33:09
The NHL releases their schedule today, how will the Panther quest for a three-peat look like?
Jul 16, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:34:16
NHL does the Panthers no favors in choosing the Chicago Blackhawks as their opening night opponent
Jul 14, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:31:11
Free Agency has passed, now let's review + reaction to poll questions
Jul 11, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:33:41

Mackie Samoskevich's extension is done! Is he a long term piece?
Jul 10, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:29:26
Which contract of the Panthers core could age the worst?
Jul 09, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:35:20
The core is locked up, but which extension will end up aging the best?
Jul 08, 2025

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.

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Duration: 00:31:45
Jeff Petry spoke to the media + What's a respectable deal for Mackie Samoskevich?
Jul 04, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:36:55
NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency
Jul 03, 2025

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!


 

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Duration: 00:31:40
Panthers are the FAVORITES to win the Stanley Cup again + Will Bill Zito do right by Evan Rodrigues?
Jul 03, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:34:53
Tomas Nosek says NO to a raise elsewhere and YES to remaining a Panther!
Jul 02, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:41:23
AARON EKBLAD AND BRAD MARCHAND RE-SIGN AS THE PANTHERS WILL ATTEMPT TO RUN IT BACK FOR A 3-PEAT!
Jul 01, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:36:12
Sam Bennett has extended with the Panthers! Zito has made his final pitch to Marchand
Jun 29, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:38:38
Panthers have found their backup goaltender for 2025-26! Is a big move coming during the draft?
Jun 27, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:35:26
NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame
Jun 26, 2025

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!


 

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Duration: 00:32:16
Sam Bennett extension is "as good as done." + Bill Zito has ALL the leverage this offseason
Jun 25, 2025

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...

Duration: 00:39:24