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Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 39: Dom Luszczyszyn on contract value, signing bonuses and moreWhile the rest of the NHL is at the cottage or the beach, the Pucks and Palms Podcast is still hard at work. Dom Luszczyszyn of the Athletic joins me to talk about a piece he wrote a couple of weeks ago, exploring how the Panthers squeeze so much value out of their contracts, focusing on signing bonuses as well, which I touched on too in a separate piece. We also look at how the entire strategy has come together, the flaws of it, as well as some general offseason talk at the end of the show.2025-07-2437 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 38: The Panthers are still two time Cup Champions (with Josh Appel)It’s time for another new Pucks and Palms Podcast looking back on the Panthers Stanley Cup victory, and on this show, I’m joined by Josh Appel of WQAM, Sports USA and many other places to look back on the victory, what it means to him as a South Florida lifer, the celebrations, whether the Panthers can keep all of Ekblad, Bennett and Marchand and so much more. Plus, there’s some bonus Sasha Barkov audio from E11EVEN! Pucks and Palms is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becomi...2025-06-2536 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 37: Back to Back (with Tommy Krulikowski)My friend from WhyHockey Tommy Krulikowski comes back to Pucks and Palms to look back on the Panthers repeating as Cup champions, all it means and so much more including:5:45: Can you believe what the Panthers have done? How does this fit in the context of recent league history?15:30: How do you define what the Panthers are doing if you don't call it a dynasty?32:30: Barkov, he's that dude 46:00: How this Cup celebration is different to 2024, and how it proves what their culture has become1:24:15: Where do we stand...2025-06-201h 50
Pucks and Palms PodcastP&P+ Podcast: EDM/FLA Game 6 Recap (Free for everyone!)What a special Florida Panthers team, what a Florida Panthers season, and what a run it has been for me to do all these recap shows. This one is just as rambly and nonsensical as most of the others have been, but longer and free for all to listen because more podcasts celebrating the win are good for everyone. Thanks to everyone for subscribing, whether free or paid, and thanks for listening to all these shows. There are more to come!Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five star review...2025-06-1844 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 36: David Dwork with a mid Cup Final check inDavid Dwork of the Hockey News and the Hockey Show joins me to go over where the Stanley Cup Final stands after three games, how much the Oilers meltdown in Game 3 affects Game 4 and beyond, the brilliance of Marchand, Bennett, plus more including breaking news about the broken goal horn (which hasn’t been covered enough).Pucks and Palms is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five star re...2025-06-1237 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastP&P+ Podcast: Down Goes Brown!Another bonus episode for the wonderful Pucks and Palms subscribers who have stuck with us all year, here’s a special treat for you: Sean McIndoe, Down Goes Brown, joins me to talk about this Panthers run and where it fits in the context of recent and more distant NHL history. We also go over why this Panthers team is disliked, whether this run can be copied and where the Panthers might fit in history if they beat the Oilers in this Final. Enjoy the show, and make sure to subscribe and give the show a five st...2025-06-0228 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 35: A WhyHockey Crossover Spectacular (with Tommy Krulikowski)It’s time for a new main Pucks and Palms show, and there’s no better time than my wonderful co-host and good friend from WhyHockey, Tommy Krulikowski, to join me for this big main show celebrating the Panthers third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. There’s plenty of good old WhyHockey goodness in this show with the Pucks and Palms analysis you’ve come to expect, including:3:20: Talking about that Barkov goal, and his incredible run in general15:45: Having your centers play like defensemen22:30: Seth Jones' breakout postseason34:30: Brad Mar...2025-05-301h 31
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 34: What a MachineThe Florida Panthers are in a third straight Eastern Conference Final after dominating Game 7 against the Maple Leafs. How did they do it? How do they keep getting better in games like this, opponent aside? We talk about these topics and more, including:5:30: How did the end of the series play out the way it did?13:15: The total domination of the second period in Game 718:00: The Seth Jones game22:30: More love for 27-15-6326:45: Colby on why the Panthers are always so ready for Game 7's37:00: Matt's...2025-05-201h 00
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 33: Expected outcome but an unexpected journey?The Panthers have clawed their way back to even their series with the Maple Leafs, though they dug themselves quite a hole to start. Colby and I talk about how the Panthers have worked back into the series, how they changed the neutral zone mess from the first few games and more, including:3:00: Expected series result through four games, but an unexpected path to get there?7:45: Game 1 was a mess 8:45: Game 2 was a little bit better but still a mess14:30: They figured it out in Game 3 in the nick of time...2025-05-1358 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 32: Do the Leafs actually want Florida this time?The Panthers dispatched the Lightning in five games, and did so in a way that almost no one (except Colby) expected. There’s a lot to break down in how they did it, how it was made easier by some unfortunate injury luck for the Lightning, and much more including:4:00: How did the Panthers win this series in such quick fashion?11:45: The true series MVP: Sylvain Lefebvre 16:00: Luostarinen-Lundell-Marchand was dominant21:00: Special credit to Seth Jones too27:15: The Lightning were really, really banged up! It doesn't make sense for them do...2025-05-031h 12
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 31: The Battle of Florida has been weirdAfter three games of the fourth playoff Battle of Florida, there’s still so much to be decided and so little that has continued from game to game. Colby and Matt look back on what’s already happened and try to preview what’s coming next, including these topics and more:5:00: This has been a very strange series, starting with Game 1's offensive explosion for Florida10:45: Game 2 was weird in a different way because of how different to Game 1 it was17:30: The Hagel hit, and why it drew a suspension and Tkachuk's didn't2...2025-04-271h 02
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 30: The Battle of Florida, Part FourAfter a long regular season with plenty of ups and downs, the Panthers and Lightning are going at it in the playoffs again, and there’s plenty to dig into as we preview the series. We look at it from all angles, plus:3:15: Jack Devine signs7:00: The way the Panthers rotated players in and out of lineup at the end of the season13:00: Looking back on the regular season19:45: Is this the closest series of the four between these teams? Breaking down how the two teams match up group by group....2025-04-171h 07
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 29: The Panthers Are Not Tanking to Play AnyoneThe big discussion about the Panthers as the regular season winds to a close is whether they were “tanking” to face a certain team in the playoffs or not. Colby and Matt aren’t much fans of that discussion, as you’ll see. There is much more to talk about with this team’s interesting week, including:2:30: Podcast business!9:20: The Panthers were not tanking to play the Leafs, come on 14:30: They're still playing the kind of hockey they want to in spite of the puck not going in25:00: Is 27-15-63 becoming a...2025-04-1054 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 28: Do the Panthers still have a chance to win the Division?The Panthers are once again going through a start of spring swoon with injuries, bad luck and more taking their toll even as they’re playing decent hockey. There’s plenty to look back on, and Colby and Matt look at that and more including:2:15: Brad Marchand makes his Panthers debut7:45: Matt's not a fan of the whole Niko Mikkola late slapshot dust up9:45: Why have the Habs had the Panthers number this year?15:45: The Panthers probably outplayed the Leafs but didn't have their stars and Toronto did 20:00: Seth Jone...2025-04-0458 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 27: A Returning Rat on the Horizon?While the Panthers are not exactly flying at the moment, they have played some fascinating games and the challenges only get harder from here. Matt and Colby have plenty to talk about, including:3:45: Those were a set of three games, weren't they?6:00: They looked like themselves against the Jackets11:00: They did not against the Capitals18:00: Much better against the Penguins29:30: Utah is a desperate team35:45: Are we getting closer to Brad Marchand's debut?39:00: Jakob Chychrun's new contract45:00: The NHL's new award show "ideas"2025-03-2652 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 26: Buy the Dip?The Panthers are slumping a little after injuries and absences begin to pile up, should the Panthers be worried about that? Colby and Matt talk about that and more, including:2:00: Injury updates4:45: At least they could still send a message against the Leafs8:45: Unlike against Montreal, that is14:30: No life on the Island17:00: Vitek Vanacek looks locked in21:45: Is it time for Paul Maurice to shake up the D pairs even more with the absences?28:00: Does this feel like the 3-7-2 stretch during the...2025-03-2045 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 25: Expanding the Rat Pack (with Pete Blackburn)Don’t mind Colby or Matt implying on the last show that the Panthers were done at the trade deadline because we were both wrong, Matt more than Colby for sure. There’s plenty to get to on a jam packed show, including What Chaos’ Pete Blackburn joining the boys on the Marchand trade, plus:Segment 1:2:15: Introducing the Pucks and Palms bracket challenge!5:45: The most important Panthers forward addition at the deadline: Nico Sturm!8:45: But seriously, Brad Marchand 26:15: Aaron Ekblad's 20 game suspension29:30: That Seth Jones trade seems really...2025-03-131h 33
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 24: Goalies, new contracts and games make a normal showBack on our normal schedule, Colby and Matt still have plenty of Panthers notes to get to including signings, trades and a whole lot more including:1:30: The Panthers got their goalie8:30: Jesse Puljujarvi's NHL contract10:15: Jesper Boqvist's new contract15:45: Strange Oilers game19:45: Dan Vladar, hat tip23:00: It felt like a playoff game between the Panthers and Lightning 33:00: What's next on the Panthers schedule41:30: Is there anything left for the Panthers to do at the deadline?45:00: Mackie Samoskevich on PP150:00...2025-03-0653 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 23: Emergency Seth Jones trade editionThere’s no better time for an emergency podcast than a big and unexpected trade and with Seth Jones becoming a Panther, an emergency podcast is in order. Matt and Colby break down the trade from all angles including:2:15: How does Seth Jones fit into this blueline picture?15:15: What are they going to do in net for the rest of this season with Spencer Knight gone?21:00: Matthew Tkachuk is on LTIR. Is his regular season over? Does this mean more additions at the deadline are inevitable, maybe a fourth line forward?33:00: Wh...2025-03-0252 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 22: When has a Hockey podcast covered the Tonight Show? (with Alex Baumgartner)Since the Four Nations Faceoff was such a big deal, Colby and Matt wanted someone on the show who had covered it in person. They got Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports who had plenty to say about that and a lot more, including:Segment 1:3:00: We still don't know what goalie interference is6:30: Brandon Montour and Josh Mahura's return11:30: The Justin Sourdif game Segment 2 (with Alex):19:00: What was it like covering the 4 Nations in person in both cities?31:00: The Panthers aspect of the 4 Nations2025-02-271h 06
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 21: That was an amazing tournament (with Jack Han)The Four Nations Faceoff was an incredible tournament to behold and in spite of Colby’s skepticism, even he got hooked on it. He and Matt talk all of that and more, including:Segment 1:2:45: That Four Nations Faceoff, eh?8:45: How does the NHL build on how awesome that was and sustain the momentum?13:30: Matthew Tkachuk update!14:45: Finland recap with a Panthers focus21:30: Gus Forsling and Sweden24:45: More Matthew Tkachuk commentary29:00: Reinhart and Bennett for Canada35:45: Why comparisons to the NBA All St...2025-02-211h 33
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 20: A Hockey International BreakWith the Four Nations Faceoff now here, it’s a perfect time to look back on the Panthers season to this point and start to think about what the stretch run will be like when play resumes. Matt and Colby have all of that to talk about and more including:4:45: What's happening on the Substack?7:30: Recapping the Blues and Senators games11:00: How do we feel about the Panthers at the 4 Nations break?26:30: 4 Nations Preview40:00: Jesse Puljujärvi on a PTO with the Checkers. Are the Panthers in his future?2025-02-1347 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 19: Why do all these trades happen late on weekends?Matt and Colby ponder the very important question from the podcast title, and then get into the Panthers last week including:6:00: No Blackhawks/Panthers game can ever be normal8:45: The Islanders fought back but don't have the horses, and it helped the Panthers bust some slumps15:00: Dimitry Kulikov's 1000th game ceremony21:45: A few mistakes cost the Cats against the Caps29:00: The final two games before the Four Nations33:45: Some Four Nations talk35:45: All the trades44:00: The booming salary cap47:00: Super Bowl...2025-02-0650 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 18: Mammoth milestones and winsColby and Matt have plenty to talk about after another massive week for the Panthers and around the NHL. They talk about these topics and more in the show:2:15: What do we make of the last three Panthers games?8:15: Aaron Ekblad's return has been noticeable13:00: Breaking news during the recording! Adam Boqvist waived. 18:45: Vegas and Alex Pietrangelo dropping out of the Four Nations 22:30: Was the win over the Kings the best Panthers performance in weeks? Months?27:15: The week ahead34:45: Four Nations news dump38:45...2025-01-311h 01
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 17: Duck SoupIt still feels as if the Panthers are in a January malaise, but so is the rest of the East. That doesn’t mean Colby and Matt lack for topics to talk about though. They touch on that and more including:3:30: The Panthers are still muddling through it10:25: Special teams haven't been so special13:20: Duck Soup, at least21:00: The Panthers cannot beat the Kings28:25: The week ahead34:30: Lack of blue line balance39:20: Matthew Tkachuk and Perry Ellis 41:45: Connor McDavid is a naughty boy!...2025-01-2448 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 16: Do the Panthers need a Spark?Four Panthers games in the last week are in the books and Colby and Matt have plenty to digest from them, including:3:15: The Panthers have been middling for a month. What exactly does this mean, if it means anything?9:15: That was a wild Bruins game, wasn't it?12:45: They blew it against the Flyers, but Sam Reinhart is still scoring20:00: Not much happened against the Devils other than a big hit22:30: Has the Adam Boqvist experiment come to an end?29:15: What do we make of the new lines?2025-01-161h 01
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 15: How Far is Halfway There?There’s a lot of Panthers news to digest in the first week of the new year, so Colby and Matt have a lot to chew on, including these topics and more:2:10: The Panthers are having trouble scoring, what's the major malfunction?10:40: Blue line injuries taking their toll15:00: Grading the first half of the season25:35: The Panthers All Quarter Century Team41:45: News before the news on the Panthers outdoor game46:20: The next four Panthers games53:20: The Panthers are by far, the best run sports team in...2025-01-081h 10
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 14: For the Love of the GameFor the first Pucks and Palms podcast of 2025, Colby and Matt look all around the world of hockey for stories to talk about, including:4:00: Florida's no show against Montreal8:30: They played better against the Rangers, however...14:10: Niko Mikkola's absence is being felt24:00: One of Bobrovsky's best games of the year26:00: Detroit's coaching change31:00: Previewing the next three games35:00: Why is the Panthers rush defense such a problem?37:00: Latvia!43:30: We had to mention the Pop Tarts Bowl!47:15: UNLV club hockey...2025-01-0253 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 13: Merry ChrismahanukwanzakahivusAs a special holiday gift, Matt and Colby have a new podcast episode out looking back on a busy last week for the Panthers and more including:2:40: Recapping the Wild game 8:50: The best Sasha Barkov shift ever?13:10: Lightning Game 121:20: Spencer Knight's important performance23:45: The Kucherov hit33:30: Patrik Laine is back on and off the ice!43:30: The Rangers still haven't stopped melting down50:30: The World Juniors preview that isn't really a preview (Yes, we forgot Linus Eriksson is a WJC Panther, our bad)2024-12-261h 04
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 12: Logo GamesMatt and Colby look back mostly on the Panthers Cup rematch win against Edmonton and how the Panthers worked through illness et al to beat the Oilers again, plus:1:30: The Panthers had two turkeys in the same spot they did last year4:30: But they almost always win in Edmonton!11:15: Recapping that wild game14:30: The Oilers tried to make that just another game, when it wasn't 30:15: Will the Panthers torment Jim Montgomery again with another team?39:45: Finally, they're playing Tampa again45:15: The Rangers and Sabres haven't...2024-12-181h 00
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 11: Records set, point streaks and an Outdoor Game (with Micah McCurdey)The Panthers have been busy on and off the ice in the last week, so there’s plenty for Colby and Matt to talk about, including:Segment 1:3:30: The Panthers are out of their funk 8:30: The Flyers gong show10:15: Dominating the Sharks, with some Macklin Celebrini flashes20:30: That Seattle game was dull21:45: An "outdoor" game is coming to LoanDepot Park!Segment 2 (with Micah McCurdey):34:15: What has been the most noticeable change in analytics to Micah?42:15: Where has his model grown the most?...2024-12-121h 37
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 10: Getting the Fire backEpisode 10 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and Matt and Colby have a lot to talk about. There are four games to look back on, plus more including:6:00: If the Panthers were going through a Cup hangover, I think they busted out of it15:50: Identifying the Panthers biggest roster flaw 29:30: Boy they really beat up the Hurricanes, didn't they?33:00: What happened in Pittsburgh?43:00: The week ahead for the Panthers 48:15: Four Nations roster breakdown58:00: The Panthers on team Canada1:04:10: Other notes from...2024-12-051h 13
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 9: Have the Panthers hit a wall? (with Armando Velez and Wade Minter)With Colby unavailable due to schedule conflicts, we needed two different guests to fill the void. First, Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers joins Matt in the first segment to talk about the Panthers recent skid including:2:55: What does Armando make of this recent spell of six losses in seven?5:10: Have the Panthers hit a wall?11:00: Paul Maurice's recent adjustments15:00: Sergei Bobrovsky's rough stretch25:50: Do you appreciate Paul Maurice pinning some of the team's recent struggles at his own feet?And in segment two, since the Panthers...2024-11-271h 10
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 8: Blue Skies Ahead?It’s time for Episode 8 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast, where Colby and Matt look back on the Devils and Jets games and more including:3:45: An up and down last three games14:40: Sasha Barkov's increased offensive output21:00: Mackie Samoskevich is still getting scratched 24:30: Where is Adam Boqvist?31:50: Looking ahead to the next three games39:30: Jim Montgomery fired in Boston49:40: Winter Classic uniforms!Remember that 10% of the proceeds from every subscription this month goes to the Movember Foundation. Enjoy the show, an...2024-11-2153 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 7: Movember MomentumEpisode 7 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here with a quicker show looking at the last week of Panthers hockey including:3:50: Sam Bennett's injury status9:20: Was Colby surprised that Mackie Samoskevich was scratched against the Flyers?16:15: Spencer Knight's performance against the Devils 20:00: How could the lines be juggled if Sam Bennett is out for any length of time?23:10: End of the sauna robes29:00: Jets/Panthers previewStay tuned at the end of the show for a little bonus audio from Jonah Gadjovich on what...2024-11-1439 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 6: Back to the GrindEpisode 6 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and with two wins in Tampere under their belt, the Panthers now settle back into their routine with a busy schedule ahead. Colby and Matt talk about these topics and more:2:10: The Tampere games were awesome!8:30: The Barkov show was large and in charge 16:00: Uvis Balinskis running PP120:30: Sam Reinhart is still on a heater24:00: Summarizing some interesting underlying numbers for the Panthers33:15: Are the Panthers the best team in the league?38:00: Stories from around the...2024-11-0751 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 5: Finland!Episode 5 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here, and the Panthers are in Finland preparing for their two games against the Dallas Stars. They’re coming off a 3-0 road trip before that too, and Colby and Matt talk about these topics and more, including:4:00: Are the Panthers the best team in the East?11:45: Is Colby surprised about the line combinations now that the team is getting healthy?18:45: How will the defense be deployed with everyone healthy?27:30: Goaltending looks solid as always36:15: Previewing the Finland games44:30: NH...2024-10-3155 min
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 4: A History Lesson (featuring George Richards)Episode 4 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast is here with three games and a new contract to look back at, plus rumors of another contract too. Also in this show, you’ll find:Segment 1:3:35: Three wildly different games to review from the last week11:00: Looking ahead to the Rangers game15:00: 13-15-27 keep it rolling plus Jesper Boqvist and AJ Greer impress21:15: Paul Maurice's new contract28:50: Sam Bennett's contract statusSegment 2:33:45: George Richards joins the show34:35: How does George view the ev...2024-10-241h 03
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 3: Same Old Panthers, In a Good Way! (featuring David Dwork)Episode 3 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast looks back on a busy week for the Panthers, including difficult road tests, injuries, emotional nights and much more including:Segment 1:6:30: The Johnny Gaudreau tributes in Columbus11:10: Breaking down the Panthers last four games15:30: The Panthers did it to the Bruins again23:50: Sam Reinhart is on a heater28:10: 13-15-27 is also on a heater31:20: Spencer Knight's bouncebackSegment 2:34:30: David Dwork talks the start of the season, Spencer Knight and moreSegment 3:2024-10-171h 19
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 2: Opening Night Fireworks (featuring Roy Bellamy)Episode 2 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast features quite a bit of news, including the roster, the game against the Bruins, Carter Verhaeghe’s new contract and so much more, including:Segment 1:9:45: Opening night roster and the status of Knight and Giles13:30: That was quite the opening night game, wasn't it?21:30: Mackie Samoskevich 24:30: Adam Boqvist's status27:00: Carter Verhaeghe's new contractSegment 2:35:30: Roy Bellamy joins the show!37:45: What do we make of the NFLPA wanting to eliminate locker room access and what mi...2024-10-101h 22
Pucks and Palms PodcastPucks and Palms Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to the Show! (featuring Greg Wyshynski)Welcome to Episode 1 of the Pucks and Palms Podcast! We’re happy to officially launch the show with a jam packed episode for you, featuring ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski as our first guest! Here’s what you can find in Episode 1:Segment 1:3:30: FAQ's about the new show7:30: The preseason is too long11:00: Notable players and lineup choices heading into the regular season, including Patrick Giles, Jesper and Adam Boqvist, etc.25:00: D-Pairs29:15: Spencer Knight's preseasonSegment 2:32:40: Interview with Greg!Segment 3:1:01:45: Lookin...2024-10-031h 18