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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.

Panther Pourri


    • Apr 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 223 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Panther Pourri: A Florida Hockey Now Podcast

    Panthers 6, Lightning 2: Rapid Reaction - Round 1, Game 1 ft. Alex Baumgartner (Five Reasons Sports)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 31:42


    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.

    2025 Round One Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 50:40


    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.

    2024-25 Season Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 52:51


    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!

    Emotional Support Slinky

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:57


    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 Magic Number is 98

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 32:38


    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.

    Suspension of Disbelief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 32:17


    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.

    Translations ft. Roy Bellamy (The Hockey Show)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 61:35


    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.

    Trade Deadline Preview with David Dwork; Vanecek acquired, what's next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 56:48


    Seth Jones to Sunrise, Spencer Knight to Chicago | Panther Pourri Express

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 41:55


    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...

    TWO NATIONS... FACING OFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 39:25


    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.

    FOUR NATIONS... FACING OFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 36:39


    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.

    THIS IS A TEST. NOT A REAL EPISODE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 58:19


    Please disregard.

    Double Captain Barkov

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 66:24


    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.

    Once Again I Am Right In My Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 68:30


    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.

    25 Years and We're Just Getting Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 67:58


    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.

    Airing of Grievances

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 86:13


    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?

    Palm Trees and No Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 60:59


    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.

    Faces of the Four Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 78:49


    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.

    The Balinskis In Your Court

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 36:39


    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.

    Finland? More like Winland!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 40:29


    Jacob, Alex, and TJ recap a wildly successful Finland trip, the Panthers' defense, and Sam Reinhart's incredible start to the season.

    The One Where Barkov Came Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 53:06


    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.

    It's October ft. FHN's George Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 58:19


    They lost 5-1 but it's October...

    The Duality of Man (or at least of goalies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 44:47


    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

    Carter VerSTAYghe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 32:22


    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.

    2024-25 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 73:10


    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 Pre-Sequel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 54:47


    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.

    Bill Zito Gets Schmidt Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 73:13


    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.

    PANTHERS WIN THE STANLEY CUP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 61:51


    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. 

    Panthers 1, Oilers 5: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 39:58


    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 Over/Under ft. Mike Ryan (The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 53:09


    Panthers 3, Oilers 5: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 51:39


    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!

    Panthers 1, Oilers 8: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 36:09


    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.

    (From After Game 2) Stanley Cup & Star Wars with Arda Ocal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 53:09


    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.

    Panthers 4, Oilers 3: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 60:51


    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.

    Panthers 4, Oilers 1: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 48:14


    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.

    Panthers 3, Oilers 0: Rapid Reaction - Stanley Cup Final Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 20:49


    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).

    The Unstoppable Force vs. The Immovable Object - Stanley Cup Final Preview ft. Dom Luszczyszyn (The Athletic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 33:29


    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.

    Panthers 2, Rangers 1: Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 41:51


    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.

    Panthers 3, Rangers 2: Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 49:00


    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.

    Panthers 3, Rangers 2 (OT): Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 48:43


    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. 

    Panthers 4, Rangers 5 (OT): Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 30:12


    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.

    Panthers 1, Rangers 2 (OT): Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 43:32


    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.

    Panthers 3, Rangers 0: Rapid Reaction - Round 3, Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 45:20


    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.

    Eastern Conference Final Preview ft. George Richards (Florida Hockey Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 44:56


    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.

    Panthers 2, Bruins 1: Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 34:49


    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.

    Panthers 2, Bruins 3: Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 24:27


    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?

    Panthers 3, Bruins 2: Not So Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 23:23


    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. 

    Panthers 6, Bruins 2: Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 20:25


    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.

    Panthers 6, Bruins 1: Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 37:44 Transcription Available


    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.

    Panthers 1, Bruins 5: Rapid Reaction - Round 2, Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 38:30


    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.

    Checking in with Jameson Olive (FloridaPanthers.com)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 25:50


    Our favorite Irish whiskey Jameson Olive joins the show to discuss his bar at Amerant Bank Arena as well as the Florida Panthers

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