Even though their playoff run ended soon than expected, there’s no doubt the Panthers took another step forward in 2021-22. On this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss the team’s historic season, what happened against the cross-state rival Lightning, the growing buzz around hockey in South Florida and more.

Plus, hear what interim head coach Andrew Brunette, captain Aleksander Barkov and general manager Bill Zito had to say during the organization’s locker clean out day at FLA Live Arena.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers made progress, but this sting will linger. (1:15)
• The Panthers are built to contend for years to come. (7:00)
• Hear from Andrew Brunette and Aleksander Barkov. (15:30)
• Panthers GM Bill Zito shares his thoughts on the season. (25:35)
• The Panthers will be back on the ice before your know it. (34:35)