A weekly hockey podcast from the Florida Panthers' fan perspective. Hosts Jacob Langsam, TJ Peterson, and Alex Lopez discuss the Panthers, observe league-wide NHL trends, and bring on interesting guests to interview.
Alex Baumgartner (Five Reasons Sports) joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to discuss Matthew Tkachuk's return to the Panthers' lineup (and the rest of the first game of round one). Alex has issues an issue with an official. Jacob gives TJ credit for being right about everything.
Jacob, TJ, and Alex preview the Florida Panthers' first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The boys discuss analytical comparisons, what each team needs to do to win, and any overall thoughts about the upcoming postseason.
Playoffs are right around the corner, so how did the Panthers fare? Will their load management pay off? Who has the best path to a Cinderella Story? Find out on this episode of Panther Pourri!
Jacob, Alex, and TJ are back to discuss the Panthers' (overdue) clinching scenarios. Jacob has some help dealing with the Panthers' recent record. Alex doesn't know how to spell Jaycob Megna's name. The boys lay Joann's to rest.
The Florida Panthers are haven't lost a single game this season (in the shootout). Jacob and TJ discuss the Panthers' position heading into the last few weeks of the season, if Seth Jones can be a top-pairing defenseman on a championship team, and Marchand's impending return to the ice. Jacob leaves room for error. The boys get angry at each other.
Hold onto your hats, folks, it might be a bumpy ride to the finish. Jacob and TJ discuss the Panthers' play since Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension. Jacob hogs the mic. TJ wants to watch basketball.
Roy Bellamy joins Jacob, TJ, and Alex to talk about Aaron Ekblad's suspension, the Panthers' play since the Four Nations, and old fantasy football promos. TJ has a great memory. Jacob and Alex have a misunderstanding.
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Former YouTube exclusive! The Florida Panthers have acquired right-handed defenseman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2026 (or 2027) first-round pick, as well as Spencer Knight.What do we think of the move? Listen and learn...
It's Sam's Club vs. the Bash Brothers as Team USA hosts Team Canada in the Four Nations Finals. How did we get here? What happens next? Elsewhere, Seth Jones has reportedly requested a trade and the boys give their thoughts on the Lively-Baldoni situation.
WE'RE BACK! The Four Nations Face-Off is officially on (and they won't stop telling us). Jacob, Alex, and TJ talk about (how fun) the first two games (are) and look ahead to the rest of the Round Robin. TJ gets hungry for middle-six wingers. Alex mentions an old friend.
Despite a seemingly rough January, the Florida Panthers end the month on top of the Atlantic. Jacob, TJ, and Alex talk about the numbers behind the first month of 2025, some names to keep an eye on going forward, and some Four Nations Face-Off.
Did you know that Sasha Barkov was allowed to go forehand in the shootout? Jacob, TJ, and Alex discuss a tough run of games, Spencer Knight's strong recent performances, and some questionable officiating (now that Alex is out of the hospital). The boys open up the mailbag to answer questions about the scoring slump, Spencer starting, and potential returns for a theoretical Sam Bennett trade.
We have activated Alex Lopez (upper body) from LTIR. Jacob, TJ, and Alex discuss the Panthers' recent scoring slump and whether or not it's time to worry (spoiler alert: it's not). The boys go over some preliminary trade deadline targets and give their thoughts on the Panthers' Quarter-Century team.
Happy holidays! Jacob, TJ, and Alex fawn over Sam Reinhart (again). What concerns remain for the Panthers as we approach the halfway point of the season? How should the Panthers approach the expiring contracts of Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad? What is wrong with hockey in the entire state of New York?
The Florida Panthers (and more specifically Matthew Tkachuk) are BACK. Jacob and TJ discuss a very strong recovery from the November skid, the resurgence of the Rat King, and some impressive performances from Mackie Samoskevich. Around the league, the Sharks are having fun! The Sabres... aren't.
USA. Canada. Sweden. Finland. Long ago, the Four Nations lived in harmony. Then everything changed when the tournament rosters were announced. Jacob, Alex, and TJ are back to discuss the highs, lows, and surprises of the freshly released Four Nations Face-Off rosters. Alex gives his take on Spencer Knight's recent performances.
Jacob and TJ discuss a few recent losses (and why they shouldn't concern you), the Eastern Conference playoff picture (no, seriously), and what is happening to the Boston Bruins.
Jacob, Alex, and TJ recap a wildly successful Finland trip, the Panthers' defense, and Sam Reinhart's incredible start to the season.
The captain is back! Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss the New York road trip, Aleksander Barkov's triumphant return, and some fun facts about Finnish NHL players.
Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss the polar performances of Spencer Knight, the Panthers' ownership of the Boston Bruins, the fruitful reunion of Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell, and the very touching tribute to the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
The season has begun, the banner has been raised, and Carter Verhaeghe signed an 8-year extension. Jacob, TJ, and Alex discuss a very eventful night surrounding the Panthers' 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins to open up their Stanley Cup reign.
Jacob and TJ are back to predict the Atlantic Division standings for the 2024-25 season and discuss who else around the league might still be playing hockey in late April (spoiler: Ottawa won't be there)
The Stanley Cup Defense season starts NOW! Jacob, TJ, and Alex tell (some of) their Stanley Cup sighting stories from the summer, argue about real estate terminology, touch on the 2024 Prospect Showcase, and pay their respects to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Free agency has begun! Jacob, TJ, and Alex discuss the first crop of the Florida Panthers' UFA signings and what holes still need to be filled. Jacob has a theory about Bill Zito's scouting strategy. The boys also take a quick look at some notable signings around the league and TJ and Jacob forget the same player's name mere moments apart.
WE DID IT!The Florida Panthers for the first time EVER are Stanley Cup champions!Alex, Jacob, and TJ are together at last to discuss the epic, dramatic, heart-stopping, anxiety-producing, mind-melting, unbelievably dramatic spectacle that was game 7.
Both teams have won three straight, now we play one more, winner takes all. Jacob, Alex, and TJ discuss the very strange game 6 that got us here.
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers in game 5 and now the Panthers' series lead in the Stanley Cup Final is 3-2. Is it time to worry? Jacob, Alex, and TJ have a spirited debated about it!
Put the brooms away, folks, we're playing 5. Jacob, TJ, and Alex discuss the Oilers' offensive explosion leading to an 8-1 Panthers loss in game 4, but why Panthers fans don't necessarily have to be as worried as that may imply.
Former YouTube Exclusive! Arda Öcal of NHL on ESPN joins the show! That Star Wars shirt is a beauty isn't it? (Sorry, you can't see, podcast). We talk all things Star Wars, the Panthers Stanley Cup run so far, and Arda gives Netflix a great idea for what to do with Joey Chestnut.
The last five minutes may have been stressful, but an ugly win is still a win and the Florida Panthers are ONE (1) win away from their first Stanley Cup. Josh Appel (Miami Marlins, 560 WQAM) joins Jacob, Alex, and TJ to talk about the highest-scoring game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final so far and what may be right around the corner for fans of the Florida Panthers.
The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, but at what cost? Jacob, Alex, and TJ break down a very rowdy and lively Game 2. Alex develops a theory about the Panthers' heroes among us.
For the FIRST time in FRANCHISE HISTORY, the Florida Panthers have a series lead in the Stanley Cup Final! Jacob and Alex talk about what led the Panthers to their Game 1 win (spoiler alert: it was Sergei Bobrovsky).
Next up: the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Jacob and Alex (with a cameo appearance by TJ) are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn (The Athletic) to preview the Panthers' second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers await and Dom helps the guys break down what to watch out for and, more importantly, what may be exploitable.
THE FLORIDA PANTHERS ARE YOUR BACK-TO-BACK EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS! Jacob, TJ, and Alex talk about Game 6 and recap the Panthers' second straight Eastern Conference Championship. Jacob makes a statement about the snowbird Panthers fans.
The Florida Panthers are ONE (1) win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final. Jacob, Alex, and TJ talk about game 5 of the eastern conference final, also known as the Sam Bennett Show.
Thank God. Sam Reinhart puts the OT winner away just over a minute into the 4th period and the Panthers finally pull level in the series with the New York Rangers.
The Florida Panthers fall behind 2-1 in the Eastern Conference. Jacob, TJ, and Alex talk about what was a very frustrating, if fun from puck drop to final buzzer, game 3.
Josh Appel (560 WQAM & Miami Marlins) joins Jacob, TJ, and Alex to break down the Panthers game 2 loss to the Rangers and look ahead to what they may be able to adjust before game 3. TJ gives an important opinion about Memorial Day.
In one of the most hotly anticipated conference finals in recent memory... the Panthers came ready, and the Rangers weren't ready for that. Tkachuk got the Cats started, and Bobrovsky made sure that was all they needed. Alex, Jacob, and TJ discuss all the notable moments and break down the successful mismatches the Panthers exploited to take a 1-0 series lead, while looking at some areas that the Rangers could look to emphasize in the future games to turn the tide of the series.
The Florida Panthers have made their second straight Eastern Conference Final, this time against the New York Rangers. George Richards (Florida Hockey Now) joins Jacob, TJ, and Alex to compare rosters, results, and stats between the Panthers and Rangers. We go around the horn and give our series predictions.
The Florida Panthers are headed to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive season! Jacob and TJ break down game 6 and take a quick look back at the second round as a whole.
Florida ships back up to Boston, failing to close out the Bruins in game 5. What went wrong, and does it mean bad things for the Panthers' hopes of moving on, let alone winning the cup?
Alex & TJ quickly get a postgame pod in while they can. Sam Bennett hijinx and Sasha Barkov heroism deliver Florida a 3-2 game 4 victory putting them on the brink of clinching the series.
The Florida Panthers have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins in dominating fashion, punctuated by a burning hot power play. Jacob and Alex hit the high points because there are few, if any, low points to mention.
That's more like it, huh?The Panthers come storming back after a mediocre start to decisively win game 2 and even the series. How it transpired was fascinating, to say the least. Next up, TD Garden.
The Florida Panthers get out to a rocky start in Round 2, but being down 1-0 in a playoff series against Boston is not unfamiliar territory. Jacob, Alex, and TJ break down what went wrong and what needs to change before game 2.
Our favorite Irish whiskey Jameson Olive joins the show to discuss his bar at Amerant Bank Arena as well as the Florida Panthers