Chirping the Cats

On Episode 23 of Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork dives into new Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito with a few people who know him well. Alison Lukan and Aaron Portzline, who cover the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Athletic, provide insight into Zito from a journalist's perspective, and then Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen discusses why his close friend and now-former colleague is the best man for the Panthers job.

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Episode 22 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features former Florida Panthers goaltender and veteran of over 800 NHL games Sean Burke. He joins host David Dwork to discuss his time with the Cats, some career defining moments and his tireless work as the General Manager for Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics. They also chat about goalie gear, favorite teammates and Sean's final act as a member of the Florida Panthers.

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On Episode 21 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by former Florida Panthers player and current team radio analyst Billy Lindsay to discuss some of the biggest moments and surprises from the regular season. They also chat about the NHL moving into Phase 3 of its Return to Play plan, and what that means for the Panthers.  

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On Episode 20 of Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork breaks down the NHL's 24-team playoff format and its Return to Play Plan. Also, Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson discusses his responsibilities as the team's NHLPA Player Rep as negotiations continue between the players and the league towards resuming the season.

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Episode 19 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features something a little different than we've done before.

Longtime South Florida sports reporter currently working at the Florida Atlantic University athletic department Frank Forte, former Panthers Radio Network anchor Kevin Rogers and Local 10 reporter and avid Panthers follower Ian Margol join Chirping the Cats host David Dwork for a roundtable discussion in which they give their varying perspectives on some Panthers history and chat about their all-time favorite players. 

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Episode 18 of Chirping the Cats features the Florida Panthers original marquee player and a big part of the team's early success, goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck.

David and John discuss playing for legendary head coach Herb Brooks, a couple of amazing playoff runs, including Florida's march to the 1996 Stanley Cup Final, his iconic Panthers goalie helmet, becoming an executive for USA Hockey and much more.

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On Episode 17 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork chats with Brendan Tobin, host of “Tobin and Leroy” on 790 The Ticket.

This season, Brendan has been getting a lot of one-on-one time with Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, as Bob has been a regular guest on Tobin’s radio show. That had led to some amusing stories and funny moments between the two, and Brendan joined Chirping the Cats to share some of those great stories.

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On Episode 16 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork chats with Florida Panthers public address announcer Andrew Imber.

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For Episode 15 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork hits the road with the Panthers in Las Vegas and Arizona, covering a trip that included the days leading up to and after the trade deadline. David takes you through the arenas and to each practice, game and inside the Panthers locker room for unique access to the team during an incredibly interesting few days. 

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On Episode 14 of Chirping the Cats, David is joined by Ian Grushka, a founding member of the globally popular band New Found Glory, who also happens to be a huge Florida Panthers fan. Ian discusses growing up a hockey fan, forming New Found Glory. and how music and being a sports fan has shaped his life over the past two-plus decades.

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