With the Panthers chasing a division crown as the final month of the season approaches, Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss the team’s resiliency, depth and outlook for the postseason. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive take some time to break down Carter Verhaeghe’s breakout season and Florida’s recent signing of top goaltending prospect Spencer Knight.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Panthers riding a three-game winning streak despite dealing with injuries. (1:30)
• Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards joins the show! (9:40)
• Richards talks about MacKenzie Weegar’s evolution into a top-pairing defenseman. (16:15)
• Are the Panthers finally going to face the Lightning in the playoffs? (23:40)
• Can we please talk about Carter Verhaeghe? (27:45)
• The Panthers ink Spencer Knight to an entry-level contract. (34:20)