https://simplecast.com Florida Panthers Insider Get closer to the Cats than ever. Florida Panthers Insider is your authoritative, entertaining deep-dive into South Florida hockey—powered by the insight of veteran beat writer George Richards (Florida Hockey Now). Each episode breaks down the week’s storylines and moments that shape the Panthers’ pursuit of another Cup! From practice-rink whispers to postgame quotes and amazing guests, we bring the kind of informed perspective you only get from someone who’s in the room! 2025 FP Insider en Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:33:29 +0000 Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:33:40 +0000 https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com Florida Panthers Insider https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e0899d8c-19ab-46d8-85cb-ed295d9960de/7595b693-3630-4116-9972-75d1fc9ca80c/3000x3000/podcast-20cover-20art-20-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com episodic Get closer to the Cats than ever. Florida Panthers Insider is your authoritative, entertaining deep-dive into South Florida hockey—powered by the insight of veteran beat writer George Richards (Florida Hockey Now). Each episode breaks down the week’s storylines and moments that shape the Panthers’ pursuit of another Cup! From practice-rink whispers to postgame quotes and amazing guests, we bring the kind of informed perspective you only get from someone who’s in the room! Florida Hockey Now false https://feeds.simplecast.com/psy_qxZn florida hockey, florida panthers, george richards, nhl, nhl panthers, nhl podcast, panthers, sunrise FP Insider joshshockeyemail@gmail.com 68c8b017-0d62-4b0e-b9e0-b0921a5ce2b9 Cats, Are We Cooked? Tue, 3 Feb 2026 23:33:29 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/cats-are-we-cooked-SOeh6RBa Cats, Are We Cooked? FP Insider 00:45:06 The Florida Panthers have hit a skid—four straight losses capped by a gut-punch 5–3 drop to the Buffalo Sabres after Florida jumped out 2–0 and still couldn’t land the plane. We break down what’s gone sideways, what’s fixable, and what's not...a Latvia-flavored twist: Sandis Vilmanis and Uvis Balinskis both find the back of the net vs. Buffalo... Sam Bennett exits early vs. the Sabres, but is named to Team Canada... meanwhile Aleksander Barkov is skating, and there’s optimism that Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell could be trending toward a return soon. Bring the panic meter… and maybe a little hope. The Florida Panthers have hit a skid—four straight losses capped by a gut-punch 5–3 drop to the Buffalo Sabres after Florida jumped out 2–0 and still couldn’t land the plane. We break down what’s gone sideways, what’s fixable, and what's not...a Latvia-flavored twist: Sandis Vilmanis and Uvis Balinskis both find the back of the net vs. Buffalo... Sam Bennett exits early vs. the Sabres, but is named to Team Canada... meanwhile Aleksander Barkov is skating, and there’s optimism that Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell could be trending toward a return soon. Bring the panic meter… and maybe a little hope. false full 13 074afdea-5001-4239-ac4a-b40ad8a12d4e Panthers Heat Up For The Winter Classic Countdown Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:57:48 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/panthers-heat-up-for-the-winter-classic-countdown-5ZgcQVYS Panthers Heat Up For The Winter Classic Countdown FP Insider 00:54:59 Florida’s back from the holiday break and right before it they were rolling again — two comeback wins over Carolina in five days, and the Panthers are 8–2–0 in their last 10. Sergei Bobrovsky ties Terry Sawchuk for 8th all-time in NHL wins and the team is looking like themselves once more! We also talk Winter Classic hype, including the TNT series “Road to the Winter Classic" and focus on some of the fan activities to be experienced in Miami! Then it’s our holiday “Naughty and Nice” list...and a giveaway! Don't miss it! Florida’s back from the holiday break and right before it they were rolling again — two comeback wins over Carolina in five days, and the Panthers are 8–2–0 in their last 10. Sergei Bobrovsky ties Terry Sawchuk for 8th all-time in NHL wins and the team is looking like themselves once more! We also talk Winter Classic hype, including the TNT series “Road to the Winter Classic" and focus on some of the fan activities to be experienced in Miami! Then it’s our holiday “Naughty and Nice” list...and a giveaway! Don't miss it! false full 12 6abaf768-de4d-423c-b96d-8c194632056d Miami Ice With Nick Cotsonika Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:55:27 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/miami-ice-with-nick-cotsonika-xZb7AsqB Miami Ice With Nick Cotsonika FP Insider 00:56:53 The Panthers roll a 3–1–0 week into tonight’s matchup with Carolina, coming off a gritty 3–2 win over the Kings and a statement 5–2 victory in Tampa. Florida briefly climbed back into a playoff spot, and the vibes are trending up as the schedule tightens. We’ve also got a key health update: Matthew Tkachuk is skating more regularly and says he’s no longer limited to every-other-day sessions! Plus, we go deep on all things Winter Classic with NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika. The ramp-up is real: the rink build is underway at loanDepot Park, and Nick walks us through the process! Also, the team announces two “Winter Classic Jersey Nights” back in Sunrise, and we run through the latest Fan Fest details you’ll want to know before the big event! The Panthers roll a 3–1–0 week into tonight’s matchup with Carolina, coming off a gritty 3–2 win over the Kings and a statement 5–2 victory in Tampa. Florida briefly climbed back into a playoff spot, and the vibes are trending up as the schedule tightens. We’ve also got a key health update: Matthew Tkachuk is skating more regularly and says he’s no longer limited to every-other-day sessions! Plus, we go deep on all things Winter Classic with NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika. The ramp-up is real: the rink build is underway at loanDepot Park, and Nick walks us through the process! Also, the team announces two “Winter Classic Jersey Nights” back in Sunrise, and we run through the latest Fan Fest details you’ll want to know before the big event! false full 11 4873e7fa-5a31-4f26-afe9-be1cf8f5cdd5 New Dad Energy And Frank Seravalli Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:15:30 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/new-dad-energy-and-frank-seravalli-U9fZXGDA New Dad Energy And Frank Seravalli FP Insider 00:50:37 The Panthers have won three of their last four as key contributors continue to heat up. Carter Verhaeghe is riding a “new dad” surge, Sam Bennett is finding his scoring touch, and Florida’s depth is starting to look dangerous again at the right time. We’re joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the league, the Panthers’ season and possible upcoming moves for the Cats. Plus, we dive into the latest episode of Road to the Winter Classic, discuss Jacob Fowler making history as the first Florida-born goalie to play — and win — an NHL game, and close with a question...which current Panthers’ jersey numbers might never be worn again? The Panthers have won three of their last four as key contributors continue to heat up. Carter Verhaeghe is riding a “new dad” surge, Sam Bennett is finding his scoring touch, and Florida’s depth is starting to look dangerous again at the right time. We’re joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the league, the Panthers’ season and possible upcoming moves for the Cats. Plus, we dive into the latest episode of Road to the Winter Classic, discuss Jacob Fowler making history as the first Florida-born goalie to play — and win — an NHL game, and close with a question...which current Panthers’ jersey numbers might never be worn again? false full 10 7e13027e-fac9-47f3-97be-7420c8428d76 Ice in Miami, Heat on the Panthers Fri, 5 Dec 2025 20:59:44 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/ice-in-miami-heat-on-the-panthers-ikBNbbQc Ice in Miami, Heat on the Panthers FP Insider 00:48:48 Florida’s in a funk — five straight home losses and sitting last in the East — so this week’s episode is all about what has to change. We break down the latest skid, what’s going wrong on home ice, and what Aaron Ekblad said the Panthers must do to turn the season around. We also look ahead to January: Tkachuk is back skating after his offseason surgery and we ask the big question—could he be ready for the Winter Classic? NHL’s Steve Mayer peels back the curtain on the event in Miami and how they’ll transform a baseball park into a hockey extravaganza , updates on Eetu Luostarinen injury timeline, and a look ahead to the weekend back-to-back vs. the Blue Jackets and Islanders. Florida’s in a funk — five straight home losses and sitting last in the East — so this week’s episode is all about what has to change. We break down the latest skid, what’s going wrong on home ice, and what Aaron Ekblad said the Panthers must do to turn the season around. We also look ahead to January: Tkachuk is back skating after his offseason surgery and we ask the big question—could he be ready for the Winter Classic? NHL’s Steve Mayer peels back the curtain on the event in Miami and how they’ll transform a baseball park into a hockey extravaganza , updates on Eetu Luostarinen injury timeline, and a look ahead to the weekend back-to-back vs. the Blue Jackets and Islanders. false full 9 c4107af3-6c7a-4a38-89b6-f93abd989545 Big Win, Bold Threads & Noah Gregor Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:13:25 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/big-win-bold-threads-noah-gregor-j6Wa4WME Big Win, Bold Threads & Noah Gregor FP Insider 00:55:05 Fresh off a statement win over Vancouver we’ve got plenty to talk about! We start in the press box with a behind the scenes look. Then we look at some tough injury news: Eetu Luostarinen is out week-to-week after an off-ice BBQ mishap, and Cole Schwindt will miss significant time with a broken arm, opening the door for Jack Devine’s call-up to Florida. Then we break down the long-awaited reveal of the Winter Classic jerseys and how they tie into South Florida's hockey history! Later, we sit down with Panthers forward Noah Gregor to talk about fitting into this lineup, his role, and what he’s seeing from this group so far! Fresh off a statement win over Vancouver we’ve got plenty to talk about! We start in the press box with a behind the scenes look. Then we look at some tough injury news: Eetu Luostarinen is out week-to-week after an off-ice BBQ mishap, and Cole Schwindt will miss significant time with a broken arm, opening the door for Jack Devine’s call-up to Florida. Then we break down the long-awaited reveal of the Winter Classic jerseys and how they tie into South Florida's hockey history! Later, we sit down with Panthers forward Noah Gregor to talk about fitting into this lineup, his role, and what he’s seeing from this group so far! false full 8 1fce8c14-156d-4b07-a1e3-0fe6871dfcfb West Coast, Wingmen, Winter Classic & Big Ceaz Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:35:12 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/west-coast-wingmen-winter-classic-big-ceaz-cHAjazSV West Coast, Wingmen, Winter Classic & Big Ceaz FP Insider 01:08:07 The Cats are coming home from the West Coast with a statement win, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. We break down the Panthers’ 3–2 victory in Vegas to close a 2–2–0 road swing, Marchand’s 11th of the season, and Donovan Sebrango’s first two NHL points. We also react to the Tkachuk brothers launching their new “Wingmen” podcast, walk through the freshly released Winter Classic fan guide at loanDepot park (including new ticket drops and parking tips), and look ahead to a massive homestand ! Plus, Florida Panthers super fan Big Ceaz joins the show to share his journey as a die-hard supporter and what this stretch of hockey means to him and the fanbase. The Cats are coming home from the West Coast with a statement win, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. We break down the Panthers’ 3–2 victory in Vegas to close a 2–2–0 road swing, Marchand’s 11th of the season, and Donovan Sebrango’s first two NHL points. We also react to the Tkachuk brothers launching their new “Wingmen” podcast, walk through the freshly released Winter Classic fan guide at loanDepot park (including new ticket drops and parking tips), and look ahead to a massive homestand ! Plus, Florida Panthers super fan Big Ceaz joins the show to share his journey as a die-hard supporter and what this stretch of hockey means to him and the fanbase. false full 7 b2e33cdf-e1f5-4df9-bdcf-2830b19ca7b8 Panthers Get A Little Quacky On The Road And Jessica Blaylock! Thu, 6 Nov 2025 03:15:38 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/panthers-get-a-little-quacky-on-the-road-and-jessica-blaylock-vJuDjyN8 Panthers Get A Little Quacky On The Road And Jessica Blaylock! FP Insider 00:51:02 Brad Marchand’s emotional return, a wild night in Anaheim, and a look ahead to a West-coast road swing — we cover it all on this week’s show. Josh and George break down the 7–3 loss to the Ducks, how we should react to it and how Marchand is quickly becoming the heartbeat of the lineup. Then Panthers TV host Jessica Blaylock joins the show to talk about her hockey fandom and this year’s Florida Panthers squad! Brad Marchand’s emotional return, a wild night in Anaheim, and a look ahead to a West-coast road swing — we cover it all on this week’s show. Josh and George break down the 7–3 loss to the Ducks, how we should react to it and how Marchand is quickly becoming the heartbeat of the lineup. Then Panthers TV host Jessica Blaylock joins the show to talk about her hockey fandom and this year’s Florida Panthers squad! false full 6 30e42fe8-9640-48ab-8d19-01ddbfdf69fd Mackie Samoskevich Joins The Show Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:47:23 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/mackie-samoskevich-joins-the-show-Ljnz79JJ Mackie Samoskevich Joins The Show FP Insider 00:37:22 Florida’s Halloween week brought a split—an emphatic 3–0 over Vegas (Sergei Bobrovsky’s 50th career shutout) and a shootout gut-punch against Anaheim! Brad Marchand missed Tuesday following the passing of JP MacCallum’s daughter, Selah, and is expected back this weekend We sit down with Mackie Samoskevich to talk confidence, role, and what’s clicking right now! Florida’s Halloween week brought a split—an emphatic 3–0 over Vegas (Sergei Bobrovsky’s 50th career shutout) and a shootout gut-punch against Anaheim! Brad Marchand missed Tuesday following the passing of JP MacCallum’s daughter, Selah, and is expected back this weekend We sit down with Mackie Samoskevich to talk confidence, role, and what’s clicking right now! false full 5 dc55fc66-cf11-4173-a3c5-889c7545187a Randy Moller Stops By; Back In Boston For Brad! Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:51:55 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/randy-moller-stops-by-back-in-boston-for-brad-w3QTqRfx Randy Moller Stops By; Back In Boston For Brad! FP Insider 01:11:35 After a bruising road swing, the Panthers come home with a statement win in Boston. We break down Florida’s 4–3 victory over the Bruins We react to Brad Marchand’s return and discuss how league execs ranked the Panthers’ front office No. 1. Plus, a great chat with Panthers legend and broadcaster Randy Moller! After a bruising road swing, the Panthers come home with a statement win in Boston. We break down Florida’s 4–3 victory over the Bruins We react to Brad Marchand’s return and discuss how league execs ranked the Panthers’ front office No. 1. Plus, a great chat with Panthers legend and broadcaster Randy Moller! florida panthers, florida hockey, nhl, nhl hockey false full 4 1345ba09-a89e-4aa0-b0c2-cd98175969bc First Week Of The Season With Bill Lindsay Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:18:08 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/first-week-of-the-season-with-bill-lindsay-y8PsbV_E First Week Of The Season With Bill Lindsay FP Insider 00:58:27 The Cats hit their first speed bump of the season in Philly as Sean Couturier’s four-point night spoiled goals from Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett. We break down what went wrong, what still looked right, and what it means heading into a tough road swing. Plus Panthers legend and color analyst Bill Lindsay joins the show to talk about hockey in South Florida! The Cats hit their first speed bump of the season in Philly as Sean Couturier’s four-point night spoiled goals from Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett. We break down what went wrong, what still looked right, and what it means heading into a tough road swing. Plus Panthers legend and color analyst Bill Lindsay joins the show to talk about hockey in South Florida! false full 3 96d5fe15-d217-4916-97b3-b720710bd4d3 GM Bill Zito Joins the Show! Wed, 8 Oct 2025 20:38:36 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/gm-bill-zito-joins-the-show-CLvjo8BR GM Bill Zito Joins the Show! FP Insider 00:48:00 South Florida hockey fans, this one’s a treat! George Richards and Josh Luecht sit down with Panthers General Manager Bill Zito for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about building a contender—philosophy, culture, and the decision-making that shapes the roster—plus baseball, hot wings, and more. We also break down the past week of Florida Panthers news, including Opening Night and the championship ring presentation. South Florida hockey fans, this one’s a treat! George Richards and Josh Luecht sit down with Panthers General Manager Bill Zito for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about building a contender—philosophy, culture, and the decision-making that shapes the roster—plus baseball, hot wings, and more. We also break down the past week of Florida Panthers news, including Opening Night and the championship ring presentation. florida panthers, panthers hockey, bill zito, nhl, stanley cup, nhl hockey, hockey false full 2 a8308f7d-97de-4b3d-afe3-fb38c3d41af7 2025-2026 Season Preview Episode Follow along on X!

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]]> 2025-2026 Season Preview Episode FP Insider 00:42:52 Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards and co-host Josh Luecht cover a busy week for the Cats: major injury updates (Barkov out 7–9 months; Tkachuk aiming for December) and how Florida adjusts at center and throughout the lineup. They hit Amerant Bank Arena upgrades—including the huge new scoreboard—plus Winter Classic notes. Opening week features ESPN’s Stanley Cup film (Thu), Amazon’s FACEOFF: Inside The NHL (Fri), the ring ceremony monday and Banner Night vs. the Blackhawks (Tue, Oct 7, 5 ET) Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards and co-host Josh Luecht cover a busy week for the Cats: major injury updates (Barkov out 7–9 months; Tkachuk aiming for December) and how Florida adjusts at center and throughout the lineup. They hit Amerant Bank Arena upgrades—including the huge new scoreboard—plus Winter Classic notes. Opening week features ESPN’s Stanley Cup film (Thu), Amazon’s FACEOFF: Inside The NHL (Fri), the ring ceremony monday and Banner Night vs. the Blackhawks (Tue, Oct 7, 5 ET) false full 1 7347bb0d-a8c6-4553-9966-1b8ce1ff599b Teaser Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:01:56 +0000 joshshockeyemail@gmail.com (FP Insider) https://florida-panthers-insider.simplecast.com/episodes/teaser-jqcbiR8w Teaser FP Insider 00:00:34 Get ready for a new podcast experience! Get ready for a new podcast experience! false trailer