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Facing off for the first time since the opening round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers will host the Washington Capitals at FLA Live Arena on Tuesday. In just over five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

After opening up their 2022-23 season on the road, the Florida Panthers will celebrate their home opener against the Philadelphia Flyers at FLA Live Arena on Wednesday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will look to maintain their perfect start to the season when they wrap up their road trip with a battle against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

With the Florida Panthers set to open up their 2022-23 campaign with a matchup against the New York Islanders on Thursday at UBS Arena, Sam Bennett joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss the team’s expectations, his offseason, goal songs and more.

Plus, hear from new Panthers defenseman Josh Mahura. 

Highlights of the episode include:

• It’s time to play for keeps! (0:45)
• Welcome to South Florida, Josh Mahura! (4:30)
• Sam Bennett joins the show. (10:40)
• Bennett talks about being reunited with Matthew Tkachuk. (13:30)
• Bennett’s feeling the buzz for the Panthers in South Florida. (16:40)
• What’s the process for picking a personalized goal song? (21:40)
• Doug and Jameson pick their own goals songs. (27:30)
• A few predictions for the 2022-23 season. (32:15)

With training camp finally off and running at the Panthers IceDen, Florida Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss his busy offseason in Czechia, getting to know some of his new teammates, building a new routine and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Early observations from training camp. (2:30)
• Gudas joins the show! (9:00)
• Gudas talks about expectations, new faces and more. (11:10)
• The Panthers won’t be fun to play against this season. (13:30)
• Gudas talks about first impressions, having a big family and more. (18:45)
• Gudas talks about building a routine and ramping up for Opening Night. (23:40)
• Gustav Forsling is primed to take another big step in 2022-23. (28:00)
• Are hot dogs an acceptable food for lunch? (37:00)

On this week’s episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive continue their preseason preview of the Atlantic Division with a look at the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins. 

Additionally, the duo also discusses the plight of wearing polos and slacks at stores, the noticeable increase in Panthers merchandise being worn in public, and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Rookie Camp? The 2022-23 season is fast approaching! (1:00)
• Keeping an eye out for Panthers fans in Orlando. (6:30)
• Can the Sabres take another step forward this season? (13:50)
• The Bruins will likely have to weather a storm early on this season. (22:00)

With the offseason starting to wind down, Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss some of the biggest stories from a very busy summer for the Florida Panthers.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Doug was the life of the party at the Olive Wedding. (1:00)
• George Richards joins the show! (6:45)
• George shares his thoughts on the Panthers acquiring Matthew Tkachuk. (11:00)
• South Florida has become a destination in the NHL. (14:00)
• No nights off in the Atlantic Division. (20:00)
• George picks some breakout candidates for 2022-23. (23:00)
• George talks about Roberto Luongo’s latest honor. (26:15).
• The Panthers have finalized their coaching staff. (34:00)

An hour before his introductory press conference at FLA Live Arena on Monday, Matthew Tkachuk joined the Territory Talk podcast to discuss being traded to the Panthers, what he’ll bring to the organization, his thoughts on the Battle of Florida and more. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down both sides of the blockbuster deal with the Flames.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Tkachuk joins the show! (2:30)
• Tkachuk talks about the Battle of Florida. (6:30)
• Tkachuk talks Cats connections, playing with Aleksander Barkov. (8:20)
• Doug and Jameson weigh in on both sides of the big trade. (20:00)
• No first-round picks? No problem. (37:25)

Fresh off inking a one-year contract with the Panthers as a free agent, forward Colin White joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss his fresh start in South Florida, his reunion with Anthony Duclair, his favorite Marvel movie and much more.

Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down Florida’s latest signings. 

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Summer Reading Tour is no easy task. (1:30)
• The Panthers continue to add pieces during free agency. (4:00)
• Colin White joins the show! (15:00)
• White talks about getting a fresh start in South Florida. (16:30)
• White is happy to be reunited with Anthony Duclair. (19:00)
• White answers some rapid-fire questions. (22:00)

A day before signing his entry-level contract with the Panthers, 2021 second-round pick Evan Nause joined Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive on the "Panthers Pipeline" podcast to discuss his time at development camp, what went wrong during the team's paddleboarding adventure, what he's learned from playing for Hall of Famer Patrick Roy in the QMJHL, and much more. 

It’s certainly been a busy week for the Florida Panthers. From adding several veteran players during free agency to welcoming up-and-coming prospects to South Florida for development camp, the Cats have been working nonstop over the last few days on improving both the present and future of their team.

On this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down Florida’s signings during free agency, discuss which prospects stood out at camp, and also start looking ahead to what could be in store for the remaining of the summer.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers have made several savvy, low-risk free agent signings. (2:00)
• Florida’s core remains intact heading into the 2022-23 season. (6:45)
• What could the Panthers lineup look like on Opening Night? (14:00)
• Another successful development camp is in the books. (17:45)
• Doug and Jameson discuss which prospects stood out at camp. (27:00)
• An update on the Territory Talk schedule moving forward. (34:30)

With the 2022 NHL Draft scheduled to take place on Thursday and Friday in Montreal, draft and prospect analyst Chris Peters joined this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to discuss the theme of this year’s draft class, what the Cats might do with their six picks, and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers will try to find more diamonds in this year’s draft. (3:00)
• NHL Draft and prospects analyst Chris Peters joins the show! (9:15)
• Peters talks about approaching a draft with no high picks. (12:00)
• Peters shares his thoughts on Florida’s last two draft classes. (18:00)
• Doug and Jameson try to predict some late-round picks for the Cats. (27:00)

It’s certainly been a busy week for the Panthers.

On the latest episode of the Territory Talk podcast, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive share their thoughts on Roberto Luongo’s well-deserved call from the Hockey Hall of Fame, the effect new head coach Paul Maurice’s experience could have on the Panthers and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers finally have their first true Hall of Famer in Luongo. (2:15)
• Luongo is a Hall of Famer both as a player and as a person. (7:00)
• Doug shares his thoughts on the new bench boss in Florida. (10:00)
• Doug checks in from the ECHL meetings in Las Vegas. (16:00)

Not long after his introductory press conference at FLA Live Arena, new Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice sat down with Jameson Olive on the Territory Talk podcast to discuss his first day on the job, his plans for the immediate future, the value of experience and much more.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Day 1 on the job feels a little bit different than it did back in 1995. (0:40)
• Maurice talks about the value of experience. (1:45)
• Like the rest of us, Maurice is a fan of Florida’s superstars. (4:25)
• What can fans expect from a Maurice-coached team? (6:05)
• Maurice talks about “the juice” of working in the NHL. (10:00)
• Maurice is going to be on the phone a lot over the next few days. (14:00)

On the latest episode of the Territory Talk podcast, Patric Hornqvist and Gustav Forsling each share their thoughts on this past season and what the Panthers will need to do in order to take an even bigger step forward in 2022-23. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive learn a few words in Swedish, talk about the newest Panther, and break down the Stanley Cup Final. 

Highlights of the episode include:

• Liiga’s leading scorer is joining the Panthers. (2:30)
• Patric Hornqvist reflects on his second season in South Florida. (14:30)
• Gustav Forsling talks his breakout season, fishing skills and more. (24:15)
• Doug’s knowledge of the Swedish language is put to the test. (33:20)
• Doug and Jameson make their predictions for the Stanley Cup Final. (44:30)

Fresh off an outstanding rookie season, Anton Lundell joins the Territory Talk podcast to talk about his first tour of the NHL, his location-based nickname, living with Aleksander Barkov and much more. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive break down just how exceptional the 20-year-old former first-round pick was for the Panthers at both ends of the ice in 2021-22.

Highlights of the episode include:

• Anton Lundell did everything right during his rookie season. (2:45)
• A look at where Lundell ranked among NHL rookies in 2021-22. (8:00)
• Lundell joins the show! (16:30)
• Lundell picked up a lot from Aleksander Barkov this season. (19:20)
• Lundell shares some of his plans for the offseason. (23:00)
• Which Panthers prospects could make the jump to the NHL in 2022-23? (28:30)
• Congrats to Katie Gaus! (36:00)

On the latest episode of the Territory Talk podcast, Ryan “Lomberghini” Lomberg rolls into the studio to talk about the 2021-22 season, his plans for the summer and more. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss Lomberg’s growing role since joining the Panthers.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The offseason will be done before you know it. (2:45)
• Ryan Lomberg joins the show! (8:30)
• Lomberg talks about the fan support he’s received in South Florida. (11:20)
• Even with a new two-year contract, Lomberg isn’t resting on his laurels. (14:40)
• Lomberg brought vibes, goals and more to the Panthers in 2021-22. (21:50)
• Stranger Things? First Doug’s heard of it. (29:00)

The Panthers will look to even up their best-of-seven playoff series with the Capitals when the  two clubs clash at Capital One Arena on Monday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

With the regular season wrapping up this weekend, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen joins this week’s episode of the Territory Talk podcast to talk about the Panthers, playoffs and more. Plus, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive also take a closer look at how the Panthers are preparing for the postseason and go over some crucial updates from Wednesday’s practice.

Highlights of the episode include:

• The Panthers are making their final preparations for the playoffs. (3:00)
• A few key updates from Wednesday’s practice in Boston. (8:30)
• NHL.com’s Dan Rosen joins the show to talk Panthers, playoffs and more! (11:40)
• Rosen talks about multiple players finding their game in South Florida. (15:30)
• Is there a preferable draw for the Panthers in Round 1? (18:00)
• Rosen talks about other teams he’ll be watching in the playoffs. (23:50)
• Jameson’s last-ditch effort to win the prediction game. (34:15)

On an incredible run, the Panthers will look to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games when they host the Maple Leafs at FLA Live Arena on Saturday. In just over five minutes, here's everything you need to know heading into the matchup.