The Panthers roll a 3–1–0 week into tonight’s matchup with Carolina, coming off a gritty 3–2 win over the Kings and a statement 5–2 victory in Tampa. Florida briefly climbed back into a playoff spot, and the vibes are trending up as the schedule tightens. We’ve also got a key health update: Matthew Tkachuk is skating more regularly and says he’s no longer limited to every-other-day sessions! Plus, we go deep on all things Winter Classic with NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika. The ramp-up is real: the rink build is underway at loanDepot Park, and Nick walks us through the process! Also, the team announces two “Winter Classic Jersey Nights” back in Sunrise, and we run through the latest Fan Fest details you’ll want to know before the big event!

The Panthers have won three of their last four as key contributors continue to heat up. Carter Verhaeghe is riding a “new dad” surge, Sam Bennett is finding his scoring touch, and Florida’s depth is starting to look dangerous again at the right time. We’re joined by NHL insider Frank Seravalli for a wide-ranging conversation on the league, the Panthers’ season and possible upcoming moves for the Cats. Plus, we dive into the latest episode of Road to the Winter Classic, discuss Jacob Fowler making history as the first Florida-born goalie to play — and win — an NHL game, and close with a question...which current Panthers’ jersey numbers might never be worn again?

Florida’s in a funk — five straight home losses and sitting last in the East — so this week’s episode is all about what has to change. We break down the latest skid, what’s going wrong on home ice, and what Aaron Ekblad said the Panthers must do to turn the season around. We also look ahead to January: Tkachuk is back skating after his offseason surgery and we ask the big question—could he be ready for the Winter Classic? NHL’s Steve Mayer peels back the curtain on the event in Miami and how they’ll transform a baseball park into a hockey extravaganza , updates on Eetu Luostarinen injury timeline, and a look ahead to the weekend back-to-back vs. the Blue Jackets and Islanders.

Fresh off a statement win over Vancouver we’ve got plenty to talk about! We start in the press box with a behind the scenes look. Then we look at some tough injury news: Eetu Luostarinen is out week-to-week after an off-ice BBQ mishap, and Cole Schwindt will miss significant time with a broken arm, opening the door for Jack Devine’s call-up to Florida. Then we break down the long-awaited reveal of the Winter Classic jerseys and how they tie into South Florida's hockey history! Later, we sit down with Panthers forward Noah Gregor to talk about fitting into this lineup, his role, and what he’s seeing from this group so far!

The Cats are coming home from the West Coast with a statement win, and we’ve got plenty to talk about. We break down the Panthers’ 3–2 victory in Vegas to close a 2–2–0 road swing, Marchand’s 11th of the season, and Donovan Sebrango’s first two NHL points. We also react to the Tkachuk brothers launching their new “Wingmen” podcast, walk through the freshly released Winter Classic fan guide at loanDepot park (including new ticket drops and parking tips), and look ahead to a massive homestand ! Plus, Florida Panthers super fan Big Ceaz joins the show to share his journey as a die-hard supporter and what this stretch of hockey means to him and the fanbase.

Brad Marchand’s emotional return, a wild night in Anaheim, and a look ahead to a West-coast road swing — we cover it all on this week’s show. Josh and George break down the 7–3 loss to the Ducks, how we should react to it and how Marchand is quickly becoming the heartbeat of the lineup. Then Panthers TV host Jessica Blaylock joins the show to talk about her hockey fandom and this year’s Florida Panthers squad!

Florida’s Halloween week brought a split—an emphatic 3–0 over Vegas (Sergei Bobrovsky’s 50th career shutout) and a shootout gut-punch against Anaheim! Brad Marchand missed Tuesday following the passing of JP MacCallum’s daughter, Selah, and is expected back this weekend We sit down with Mackie Samoskevich to talk confidence, role, and what’s clicking right now!

After a bruising road swing, the Panthers come home with a statement win in Boston. We break down Florida’s 4–3 victory over the Bruins We react to Brad Marchand’s return and discuss how league execs ranked the Panthers’ front office No. 1. Plus, a great chat with Panthers legend and broadcaster Randy Moller!

The Cats hit their first speed bump of the season in Philly as Sean Couturier’s four-point night spoiled goals from Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett. We break down what went wrong, what still looked right, and what it means heading into a tough road swing. Plus Panthers legend and color analyst Bill Lindsay joins the show to talk about hockey in South Florida!

South Florida hockey fans, this one’s a treat! George Richards and Josh Luecht sit down with Panthers General Manager Bill Zito for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about building a contender—philosophy, culture, and the decision-making that shapes the roster—plus baseball, hot wings, and more. We also break down the past week of Florida Panthers news, including Opening Night and the championship ring presentation.

Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards and co-host Josh Luecht cover a busy week for the Cats: major injury updates (Barkov out 7–9 months; Tkachuk aiming for December) and how Florida adjusts at center and throughout the lineup. They hit Amerant Bank Arena upgrades—including the huge new scoreboard—plus Winter Classic notes. Opening week features ESPN’s Stanley Cup film (Thu), Amazon’s FACEOFF: Inside The NHL (Fri), the ring ceremony monday and Banner Night vs. the Blackhawks (Tue, Oct 7, 5 ET)

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