On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Colby Guy(@ColbyDGuy) of Florida Hockey Now, The Associated Press, and the Palm Beach Post on the show. The guys discuss the news on Sam Bennett's injury status after game 2 as the series now shifts to Tampa. Anton Lundell spoke to the media today about the opportunity play on the second line, and who could draw into the lineup now that Bennett is going to miss some time. Even 24 hours after Sergei Bobrovsky's huge save on Matt Dumba, it's still a huge topic of discussion in the hockey world. Tar ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two break down Florida's 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to take a 2-0 series lead in the Battle of Florida. The two discuss the break down how the game opened up more after the Panthers got outs to another strong first. Tampa Bay had a lot of zone time but did not generate a shot early. Although the Panthers went up 2-0, the Bolts came back strong in the second getting two in the first 5:46 of the second frame ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Alex Baumgartner(@ABaumgartner91) to preview tonight's Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The two discuss what they are looking for in a game 2 where the first game is the hardest game to evaluate and the easiest to overreact to one way or the other. Aleksander Barkov has been spoken about a lot from the national media in between game 1 and now. Paul Maurice spoke on the Oliver Ekman-Larsson and and Dmitry Kulikov pair, and how his use of the SWOT Analysis helps him bett ..read more

Locked On Panthers podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Florida Panthers and the National Hockey League ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@fjojr and @FLACatsHistory) to break down the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to take a 1-0 series lead. The Panthers controlled play for the first 15 minutes of the game where the Cats didn't allow the Bolts to easily get through the neutral zone. Game one didn't bring a lot post-whistle, despite both teams combining for almost 100 hits. Panthers played a disciplined game where they only went to the box twice on the night, where Tampa ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Adam Denker(@denkyd8nk) of Locked On Lightning(@LO_Lightning) to get the Tampa Bay perspective on the series. The two discuss the biggest storylines heading to the series, and impact players/x-factors. How do the depth players fair for each team as both are still in their contending window? "The Panthers/Lightning will win this series if ______? The two will also give their series predictions ahead of the series starting on Sunday. We dicuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORI ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Nich Fairbanks(@prudentia0) to the show to discuss what has changed since the last time the two teams faced each other. The two also break down the statistical comparisons from this season and where the Panthers have the advantage in and what Tampa Bay has the advantage in. Lastly, the two reveal the schedule for the first round series between the two and Nich gives his series prediction. We discuss this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) welcomes in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two break down the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in a game where the Panthers came out sloppy. With Paul Maurice not being satisfied with how the team came out. After, the Panthers tilted the ice putting up 31 shots in the second period, a franchise record and the most in a period by any team this season. That included three goals in 3:10 to break it open. Panthers power play didn't score but had 17 shots ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news of Panthers General Manager Bill Zito receiving a multi-year extension with the Panthers, along with now also having the title of President of Hockey Operations. Armando breaks down his impact since arriving in South Florida, and how he turned the Panthers from a mediocre team into a contender year in and year out. Armando also discusses the wild night in the playoff race from Monday and all the different scenarios from the other eastern conference teams battling for the final w ..read more

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Alex Donno(@AlexDonno), who can be heard on the pre, intermission and postgame show on the Florida Panthers Radio Netowork and the host of Locked On Canes and Locked On ACC. The two discuss Florida's 3-2 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres at home to officially clinch home-ice advantage for round one of the postseason. Florida will spend almost three weeks in South Florida before traveling again. The two discuss Anton Lundell getting hot with 4 goals in the last 6, and if he isn't the biggest x ..read more