The Panthers Podcast Network

With the 2023-24 season getting underway in less than a month, the Panthers gathered at Amerant Bank Arena for Media Day on Wednesday. On this week’s episode of Territory Talk, hear what Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk and general manager Bill Zito had to say as the team prepares to defend its crown as the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2022-23.

Plus, Doug and Jameson share their thoughts on the 2023 Southeast Rookie Showcase.

Highlights include:

• Doug and Jameson recap the 2023 Southeast Rookie Showcase. (1:30)
• Media Day means the 2023-24 season is right around the corner. (9:30)
• Hear from Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov. (11:20)
• Matthew Tkachuk is ready to make some new memories. (16:00)
• Bill Zito talks about a new standard for the Panthers. (19:30)

With the 2023-24 season fast approaching, the top prospects from the Florida Panthers will hit the ice for the Southeast Rookie Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Fla., from Sept. 15-18. On this week's episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive share some of the prospects they'll be keeping a close eye on during the tournament. 

• Sam Reinhart throws a strike at loanDepot Park. (1:45)
• Taking a look at this year’s roster for the Prospect Showcase. (8:00)
• Who will Doug and Jameson be keeping an eye on during Rookie Camp? (12:30)

Bill Lindsay joins this week's episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss a busy offseason for the Panthers, the team's upcoming 30th anniversary and his long career both as a player and a broadcaster with the organization. 

Highlights of the episode include:

• Billy shares his thoughts on all the moves the Panthers made during free agency. (2:40)
• Speaking from experience, Billy talks about the challenge of a short offseason. (7:15)
• Thirty years already? Billy reflects on his long career with the Panthers. (12:50)
• Who are the unsung heroes of the '90s Panthers? Billy has some picks. (17:30)

It’s time to open up the mailbag!

On this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive field questions from fans on a wide variety of topics, including projections for Opening Night, picking players from a Panthers team of the past, haunted houses and much more.

Plus, the duo also discusses Eetu Luostarinen’s recent contract extension.

Highlights include:

• The Panthers locked up Eetu Luostarinen with a three-year extension. (0:50)
• Doug and Jameson open up the mailbag! (7:45)
• Taking a shot at projecting the Panthers’ lineup for Opening Night. (15:50)
• Picking players from the 2015-16 Panthers. (22:00)
• How many points will Matthew Tkachuk pile up in 2023-24? (28:40)

A few weeks removed from signing with the Florida Panthers, veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to talk about shifting over to the Eastern Conference, what he’ll bring to the blue line in South Florida, his recent birthday and more.

Highlights include:

• Doug and Jameson discuss Ekman-Larsson’s career and skillset. (1:30)
• An update on what’s been going on around in the NHL as of late. (6:30)
• Ekman-Larsson joins the show all the way from Sweden. (12:45)
• Summer blockbusters? No thanks, says Doug. (23:00)

A little less than two weeks after putting pen to paper on a contract with the Florida Panthers, defenseman Mike Reilly joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss his decision to join up with the Cats, his plans for a busy summer in Minnesota and much more.

Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive share their thoughts on more than a few Panthers prospects as this week’s development camp in Coral Springs starts to wind down.

Highlights include:

• Mike Reilly has a great opportunity to succeed with the Panthers. (0:30)
• Reilly joins the show to talk free agency, summer plans and more. (4:30)
• Doug and Jameson share their observations from D-Camp. (17:00)
• Are Doug and Jameson getting old? (27:30).

The Florida Panthers brought in a lot of new faces during free agency.

After making a run to the Stanley Cup Final, they went out and added a wealth of players to bolster their depth heading in 2023-24, including signing veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, former Panthers first-round pick Dmitry Kulikov and feisty forward Evan Rodrigues. 

On this week’s episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down all of the moves the team has made since free agency officially opened up on July 1.

Highlights include:

• A lot of short-term deals were handed out early in free agency. (1:30)
• From OEL to Evan Rodrigues, each one of Florida’s signings is discussed. (5:30).
• A big thank you to Radko Gudas and Anthony Duclair. (33:00)

We’ve got four guests on this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast.

After cleaning out their lockers at FLA Live Arena earlier this month, Carter Verhaeghe, Zac Dalpe, Anton Lundell and Brandon Montour all joined the show to talk about a wild season for the Florida Panthers, their personal goals for the shortened offseason and much, much more.

Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive look ahead to the 2023 NHL Draft.

Highlights include:

• Carter Verhaeghe talks “crazy memories,” big goals and more. (5:45)
• Zac Dalpe talks achieving lifelong dreams, lawncare and more. (21:30)
• Anton Lundell talks second-year growth, getting physical and more. (39:00)
• Brandon Montour talks milestones, fatherhood and more. (56:30)
• Doug and Jameson look ahead to the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft. (105:00)