Returning to Territory Talk for the first time since just after he signed his first contract with the Panthers all the way back in 2020, forward Carter Verhaeghe joins this week’s show to talk about his continued success on the ice in South Florida, what it’s like to play on a line with Aleksander Barkov every game, and much, much more. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive also take time to discuss Florida’s signing of defenseman Petteri Lindbohm.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers aren’t sweating their three-game slump. (1:30)
• Carter Verhaeghe joins the show! (9:50)
• Verhaeghe talks about the Panthers having a target on their back this season. (14:00)
• What’s it like to play on a line with Aleksander Barkov? (15:30)
• With a new deal in hand, Verhaeghe is planting roots in South Florida. (19:20)
• The Panthers have signed defenseman Petteri Lindbohm. (26:25)
• Andrew Brunette and Anton Lundell talk about the addition of Lindbohm. (29:00)