With the Panthers off to a great start and sitting in a playoff spot in the Central Division, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to share what he’s liked about the team so far and where he thinks they’ll end up come playoff time. Additionally, Rosen also talks about Patric Hornqvist’s impact and what the Panthers could’ve potentially found in Carter Verhaeghe. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive also look ahead to Florida’s upcoming road trip, which kicks off Thursday in Nashville.

Highlights of the episode include:

• What we learned from Florida’s two-game set with Carolina. (3:00)
• Mason Marchment had never seen something like that before. (7:25)
• NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen joins the show! (12:00)
• How will the Central Division look come playoff time? Rosen weighs in. (20:00)
• Doug and Jameson share some predictions for the upcoming road trip. (33:45)