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WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.7.25: Yes, the Florida Panthers just did thatThe annual WhyHockey trade deadline recap is here and boy oh boy was this one a complete whopper. Tommy and Matt have an incredible amount of stuff to talk about, including: 4:45: Seth Jones is still a Panther. How has he looked in his first couple of games and how does that fit project to the playoffs? 16:00: Projecting the future beyond this postseason after the Jones addition, including Knight and Ekblad/Bennett contract situations 27:15: Vanacek and Kahkonen 35:45: Nico Sturm 40:00: OK, now we'll talk about Marchand  53:00: Winning the Atlantic division is strongly advised! 1:08:15: M...2025-03-081h 42WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.3.24: A Strange DisconnectMatt and Tommy get back together for another WhyHockey show to look at the first quarter of the Panthers season, and explore why something feels different for these Panthers compared to previous teams, including: 2:00: Why does Matt feel a disconnect with the Panthers right now? What about this start to the season feels off for some reason? 11:30: What is Paul Maurice talking about when he speaks about this team not having something it cannot get back? 15:00: A traditional in-depth WhyHockey discussion about the Panthers blue line 20:00: How can the Panthers go after their biggest...2024-12-031h 41WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 8.9.24: Thomas Drance!Former Panthers PR maven and current Canucks beat writer for the Athletic Thomas Drance joins Matt for a little summer fun on these topics and more: 1:30: Was Thomas much of a WhyHockey fan when he was working for the Panthers? 15:00: Why did Thomas take the leap to work in PR for the Panthers? 20:00: How have the Panthers maximized their advantages to have success recently? 32:00: One offseason move Thomas is intrigued by  Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check o...2024-08-0938 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.26.24: The Florida Panthers are still Stanley Cup ChampionsYes, we may be a month late to the podcast party in celebrating the Panthers title, but we have good reasons for it, which we explain in detail! 1:00: Tommy is a Dad! 5:45: Reliving the Final 49:25: How did they manage the offseason (signings at 1:01:10) 1:10:40: On Lundell's contract 1:12:30: Three burning questions for training camp 1:21:45: Bennett, Verhaeghe and Ekblad's future 1:30:25 Panthers draft recap 1:42:30: What do the Flyers look like with Michkov in tow? 1:56:50: Steven Stamkos to Nashville 2:00:30: The Oilers hiring Stan Bowman Thanks for being patient with us, enjoy...2024-07-262h 12WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.7.24: Our Stanley Cup Final PreviewMatt and Tommy combine for perhaps their shortest podcast together (but tight, taut and packed with great talk) to preview the 2024 Stanley Cup Final from all angles. How do you contain McDavid and Draisaitl? How do you stop that Power Play? Can the Panthers maintain their even keel? Who has the goaltending advantage? We talk about all of that and more. Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: 2024-06-0759 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.22.24: A Bonus Eastern Conference Final PreviewTommy wanted in on the Eastern Conference Final previews so we did another podcast so he could give his thoughts on that and more, including: 2:00: How does this run feel different to last year? 12:00: Breaking down the Eastern Conference Finals, starting with the centers and then the wingers 23:45: The Power Play 32:30: The defense group, and Aaron Ekblad/Gustav Forsling 52:30: Comparing the Rangers and Panthers blue lines 1:04:30: Series predictions 1:13:15: The rest of the second round 1:30:00: The Ryan McDonagh trade back to Tampa Enjoy the show! Make sure to give...2024-05-221h 48WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.21.24: Greg Wyshynski and David Dwork on the Eastern Conference FinalsGreg Wyshynski and David Dwork (at 31:00) join Matt to talk about the Eastern Conference Finals from all angles, including Barkov and Forsling, goaltending and more. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Greg is @wyshynski David is @daviddwork  Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from h...2024-05-211h 04WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.10.24: Pasta sul ghiaccioMatt and Tommy break their own precedent by doing an in playoff series podcast talking about the first two Bruins-Panthers games, including: 1:30: How have we viewed the first two games of the Boston series? 11:45: Paul Maurice's Game 2 line switch and how he managed it  19:00: Sasha Barkov said Game Over  30:10: Beating Swayman and scoring a PP goal 37:00: What do the Panthers have to do to take control and win this series? 40:00: Flowers for the Panthers defense 46:30: Sharks win the Draft Lottery 55:00: Coaching changes Enjoy the show! Make sure to gi...2024-05-101h 24WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.3.24: Freestyling with Josh AppelMatt chats with Miami Marlins PA announcer (and of many other jobs) Josh Appel about many different Florida Panthers topics, including their evolution, their place in South Florida sports, what is most fun about this particular team and more. It's a different kind of show, a little more off the cuff and less structured but still a fun chat. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter:2024-05-0342 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.1.24: Low Voltage LightningTommy and Matt recap the Panthers win over the Lightning in Round One, including: 3:30: On the Lightning and their rivalry with the Panthers  12:00: Jon Cooper's goalie interference beef 22:00: On the refereeing in the series 33:00: The actual hockey played in this series! Barkov, Bobrovsky, etc, and particularly Paul Maurice's coaching 50:00: What's coming next after beating Tampa? Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: 2024-05-011h 08WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.19.24: Dom Luszczyszyn on the PlayoffsDom Luszczyszyn comes on WhyHockey for the first time in four and a half years to join Matt to talk about these topics and much more: 1:45: What has changed for Dom in terms of his coverage and model in the time since he's last been on WhyHockey? 7:00: Is this one of the best regular seasons ever? 12:45: Lightning/Panthers preview 21:00: Are the Leafs actually going to beat the Bruins? 27:00: Jets/Avs 30:00: The Golden Knights/Oilers series that won't be happening, but it's a good discussion anyway! 33:00: Preds/Canucks 35:30: Who should win...2024-04-1953 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.18.24: Battle of Florida Round 3Matt and Tommy have a lot to get to on this quasi playoff preview episode of the WhyHockey Podcast, including: 7:45: How did the Panthers end their mini-skid? 18:15: Would you rather the Panthers play Tampa or Toronto? 33:30: Previewing Tampa/Florida Round Three  44:15: Panthers goaltending in the series 51:00: Others Panthers odds and ends 1:04:15: Flyers discussion and where do they go from here? 1:37:45: The Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, and the future of expansion and more  Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Sp...2024-04-182h 12WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.28.24: Which "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" villian stole the Jagr bobbleheads?In addition to answering the titular question that no one has ever asked before, Matt and Tommy look over that and more in the newest WhyHockey show including: 6:00: How concerned should Panthers fans be about their recent play, if at all? 31:45: Are some of the players getting new opportunities going to stick in the lineup? How should the lines and pairs shake out? 51:30: Sam Reinhart scoring 50 goals 57:15: The Zach Hyman discourse 1:22:30: On Couturier and John Tortorella  Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and S...2024-03-281h 55WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.12.24: Travis Yost!Travis Yost of TSN joins Matt to recap some aspects of the trade deadline including: 5:45: Travis' view on the Panthers and their chances in the playoffs 22:30: Vegas does it again  30:30: The "low tax state" red herring argument  34:00: Trade deadline move Travis is most intrigued by Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 Travis is @TravisYost ...2024-03-1239 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.9.24: Trade Deadline, recappedMatt L and Tommy recap the trade deadline from the specific WhyHockey angles of: 5:45: Panthers deadline talk, starting with Tarasenko 18:00: Kyle Okposo 33:15: Tobias Bjornfot 43:15: The "tax excuse" when talking about players going to Sunbelt teams  53:30: Forsling's new deal 1:06:00: Flyers deadline talk  1:22:15: Avs deadline talk 1:30:00: West vs. East at the deadline 1:44:45: Best (or worst) of the rest Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Fo...2024-03-092h 09WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.27.24: Our Trade Deadline Preview, sort ofTommy and Matt go over this piece Matt wrote for the Substack and more on the trade deadline, including: 18:10: Who should the Panthers be targeting at the trade deadline? Option one: Jake Guentzel 40:15: Vladimir Tarasenko 45:15: Jordan Eberle  54:45: Anthony Mantha  58:45: Reilly Smith 1:01:45: Frank Vatrano 1:04:30: Anthony Duclair 1:08:20: Nick Bjugstad 1:12:15: Mackie Samoskevich 1:15:30: Arthur Kaliev 1:19:00: Noah Hanifin 1:26:15: Trading Spencer Knight? 1:45:30: Jarmo fired in Columbus Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! Check out the WhyHockey substack:...2024-02-271h 51WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.9.24: We didn't record for three weeks and everything happened Part 2This is part two of our podcasts after three weeks of not recording a show where we cover just about everything else that happened which includes: 0:00: Are CHL players going to be able to go to the NCAA when their junior eligibility is up? 15:05: The NHL is going back to the Olympics*...! 28:15: The Islanders hired Patrick Roy 41:30: The Kings fired Todd McLellan! 47:15: The Elias Lindholm trade 52:30: Vegas ended the Oilers winning streak Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify! ...2024-02-0955 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.8.24: We didn't record for three weeks and everything happened Part 1This is what happens when you take a slight break from podcasting: everything happens all at once. Part one of this show focuses on quite a lot of that including: 8:15-31:10: Discussion on Hockey Canada Scandal (TW S/A) 31:10: Matt's rant on bad management in journalism 42:30: Panthers discussion (Defensive structure, Gus Forsling's season and trade deadline needs) 1:28:30: How do the Flyers navigate the trade deadline? (There's some Flyers talk at the end of the Panthers discussion) The piece we talk about at the beginning of the Panthers section is here: https://pocketcbj...2024-02-081h 44WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.18.24: Hockey players named after Kirby powerupsTommy and Matt spend about 90 minutes on a hockey topic not Panthers related, it's the Cuttier Gauthier to Anaheim trade! We go over it in forensic detail, including: 11:15: Our initial thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier trade  18:45: What it seems we're missing with the trade 37:15: The Flyers messaging about the move 41:15: What are the Flyers getting in Jamie Drysdale? 55:45: What does this trade signal about the Flyers rebuild? 1:27:45: Where do the Panthers needs lie at the trade deadline and how do they make those specific puzzle pieces fit? 1:38:30: Tommy's astute point about w...2024-01-181h 48WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.12.24: Corey Sznajder on the NHL season to dateOne of our favorite guests, Corey Sznajder, joins Matt to talk over a litany of topics on the season (plus dad life), including: 6:30: How surprised is Corey that the Panthers are as good defensively as they are? 14:30: A comparison to Paul Maurice's best team in Winnipeg  23:00: On Sergei Bobrovsky's jump in performance  24:45: Who could the Panthers go out and acquire as a great finisher, perhaps? 30:00: What numbers would Corey use to make a case for Aleksander Barkov winning the Hart? 38:15: Sam Reinhart's heater  45:45: What does Corey think about the Hurricanes season?...2024-01-121h 14WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.4.24: Resolution kept: Panthers play defense!Happy new year everyone! Matt and Tommy ring in 2024 by going on a tangent about the Wild unexpectedly, but focus on much more than that including: 8:45: Matt's wacky idea for NHL outdoor games 18:45: Should Aleksander Barkov win both the Selke and Hart this year? 34:15: How have the Panthers evolved into a defensive juggernaut? 1:02:15: Sergei Bobrovsky's solid play as a result of the system in front of him 1:12:00: Would you trade Anthony Stolarz since so many teams need goalies? 1:28:30: Are the Flyers starting to fade a little? 1:43:15: Tommy's World Junior update 2024-01-042h 00WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.22.23: Holiday Storytime with WhyHockeyIt's the Holiday season, so why not start a very long podcast with a story? It's a story about crop tops. You'll see what we mean when you listen. Also, we talk about these topics and more: 16:45: The Panthers still can't finish, how can they change that? (At 44:15, there's a power play discussion) 53:45: How are the Flyers this good? 1:02:45: Getting bluechip defensemen 1:17:30: Why are some rebuilding teams struggling to graduate to contending status? This leads into a bigger discussion on team identities  1:52:35: World Juniors Preview Enjoy the show, Happy Holidays and H...2023-12-212h 06WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.7.23: Going to Finishing SchoolThe Panthers are still playing good hockey, but there's always room to grow for this team. Matt and Tommy talk about that plus: 5:30: Paul Maurice is a quote machine! 13:15: PDOcast with Darryl Belfrey on Sasha Barkov 36:38: How to balance having eight NHL defensemen, according to Paul Maurice 49:30 How can this team finish better? 1:00:30: Is a finisher the last piece of this team's puzzle? 1:15:00: Kane and the Red Wings  1:25:15: Dean Evason fired  1:30:30: The draft at the Sphere  Enjoy the show! The Hockey PDOcast Barkov mixtape: https://www.you...2023-12-071h 42WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.18.23: Going up a GearMatt and Tommy are pleased with the Panthers start to the season, and the improvements they've shown. They go over that, plus these topics below and more: 9:00: Are Ekblad and Montour returning too soon? 23:45: Factors in their more consistent start 31:45: How do they manage their blue line with Ekblad and Montour's return? 35:30: Ideal defense pairs? 42:50: Would you sign Patrick Kane? 1:01:45: Sam Reinhart's next contract 1:10:30: Barkov for all the awards! 1:31:30: Here come the Oilers! 1:41:45: Changing 3 on 3? Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: ...2023-11-181h 58WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.1.23: Catnip for the start of the seasonTommy and Matt L have a lot to chew on with the start of the new season, and they get to that and so much more in this new show including: 3:30: End of the Pride Tape ban 16:30: Adam Johnson's tragic passing  25:50: Where do the Panthers stand after 8 games? 35:00: What can the Panthers do with their lines with and without Sam Bennett? 52:30: New contracts for Montour and Forsling? 56:30: What about the Panthers defense corps? 1:09:30: How is rebuilding life for the Flyers? 1:14:20: Other early season observations 1:22:10: Bonus chat about Canadian teams a...2023-11-011h 43WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.12.23: Greg Wyshynski and David Dwork on the new season!Part two in the series of WhyHockey series preview shows features Greg Wyshynski of ESPN making his annual appearance on this show previewing the Panthers and the rest of the league from his vantage point, followed by David Dwork of the Hockey News going through the nuts and bolts of training camp and what to expect as the season gets underway.  The interview with Wysh is at the start of the show, David Dwork's interview is at timecode 28:15. Enjoy the show! If you want Matt and Tommy's preview pod, it's here: https://whyhockey.podbean.com/e...2023-10-1256 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.10.23: Catnip for a New SeasonHappy regular season! As per usual, Matt and Tommy begin the marathon regular season with a marathon podcast talking about all sorts of topics, including: 3:15: Every podcast is someone's first: what is WhyHockey? 11:15: Waivers situation and AHL development 33:00: Seven left shot defensemen opening night? 37:15: Mackie Samoskevich and Justin Sourdif making the roster 44:30: Panthers Forwards 48:30: Panthers Defenseman 57:30: Mid podcast breaking news! Shocking double signing 1:00:00: Panthers Goalies 1:09:00: Atlantic Division Preview-ish 1:22:30: A talk about the many hockey culture issues from the last month 1:32:20: Flyers preview 1:43:30: Other league topics we're...2023-10-102h 03WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.19.23: Keep Mike Babcock away from your phoneA new season is upon us! Matt L and Tommy look back on the stories we've missed during our summer break, including: 11:00: More Babcock talk  39:30: Matvei Michkov being scratched in Russia 50:00: Panthers Training Camp and battles to watch out for  Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you ca...2023-09-191h 46WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.7.23: Offseason Happiness (for once)!Tommy and Matt L have a deep dive into the offseasons for the WhyHockey teams, looking into everything they did at the draft, free agency and beyond. Here are the timecodes for those specific discussions: 6:30: Panthers talk (46:00 forwards, 1:02:30 goalies, 1:26:30 draft) 1:32:00: Flyers talk (Michkov, free agency, etc.) 1:44:30: Rest of the league (draft, free agency) Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "...2023-07-071h 59WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.21.23: The End of the RunTommy and Matt L look over how the Panthers fell short in the Stanley Cup Final, plus more including:  3:30: What happened in the Final? 32:30: What does the offseason need to look like for Florida to get back to the top again? 56:15: Spencer Knight's future 1:06:30: Danny Briere hiring more 90's and 00's Flyers, plus the Provorov move 1:25:30: Tommy's draft preview    Enjoy the show!   Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 2023-06-211h 49WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.2.23: The Stanley Cup FinalMatt and Tommy celebrate the Panthers run to the Stanley Cup Final, and look at how they've done it and what's fueled it. There's also talk on these topics and more: 12:30: Never doubting the potential of the core 30:00: On Sasha Barkov 36:00: On Sam Reinhart 40:30: On Bob 54:00: On Paul Maurice  1:25:00: Preds hiring Andrew Brunette  1:34:15: Kyle Dubas and the Penguins Enjoy the show, and the ride! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1...2023-06-021h 50WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.29.23: David Dwork on the Panthers and the Stanley Cup Final (!)It still feels weird to say, but the Panthers are in the Stanley Cup Final. David Dwork of the Hockey News joins Matt to go over how they got here, the journey and looking ahead to the Final, whoever they play. Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey Substack:  https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 David is @DavidDwork WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you c...2023-05-3049 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.18.23: Corey Sznajder on the Eastern Conference FinalCorey Sznajder joins Matt to go over the Eastern Conference Final from a Hurricanes perspective, plus more including: 2:50: How did the Hurricanes get here? 10:30: What does Corey think of the Panthers first two series wins? 20:00: Does this series come down to which defense wilts under the forecheck pressure first? 23:30: How does Corey see the line matching? 31:00: Where does Corey see the biggest weakness for Carolina? 37:15: Goaltending! 53:30: Hurricane issues in road game 3's 58:15: Series picks! Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/2023-05-181h 00WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.17.23: If you want Florida, you’ll get FloridaTommy and Matt L celebrate the Panthers making history and getting to the Eastern Conference Final against Carolina! They look at how they did plus this and more: 23:30: The evolution of the Panthers from a mentality standpoint  35:30: On Paul Maurice and how he's different to Andrew Brunette's somewhat similar style last year 50:45: How the tactics between the teams play out 1:00:00: On possible Hurricanes line matching 1:16:00: Keith Jones and the Flyers 1:31:15: Bedard and the Blackhawks  Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/...2023-05-171h 41WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.3.2023: We Loved that Dirty WaterThe Panthers just pulled off one of the best playoff upsets in NHL history (unless you're Matthew Tkachuk), so how did they do it? Tommy and Matt look that over and preview the next series against the Maple Leafs.   If you specifically want goalie talk, go to timecode 53:30. Enjoy the show!   Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his al...2023-05-021h 33WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.21.23: Insert Belated Weed Joke HereMatt L and Tommy look back at the first two games of the Panthers/Bruins series and how the Panthers found a way to impose their will in Game 2. What worked, what changed, and what can they keep doing to perhaps pull off the upset? They also look over some of the new signings, the rest of the playoffs and more. Enjoy the show (and Matt's new mic!) Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro...2023-04-211h 23WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.23.23: Positive and Negative FeedbackOn the latest WhyHockey show, Matt and Tommy look at the Flyers post firing Chuck Fletcher and what their next organizational structure should look like, whether the Panthers have changed all that much for the better even as they're closer to the playoffs than ever, and Matt spends timing talking about the James Reimer fiasco from last weekend and what it says about him and hockey. Timecodes for the discussions: 8:15: On James Reimer and not wearing the Sharks Pride jersey 40:15: What to make of the Flyers firing Chuck Fletcher and how they should structure...2023-03-232h 01WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.6.2023: Roster Management ReasonsThe trade deadline has come and gone and the Florida Panthers did nothing. What do Tommy and Matt think that says about the present and future for a team that is not likely to make the playoffs, from the GM to the coach and the roster? Plus, they look over some other moves around the league at the trade deadline and Tommy gives out his predictions for the new F1 season, because why not. Enjoy the show! Check out the WhyHockey substack: https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is...2023-03-062h 14WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.22.23: Corey Sznajder on Paul Maurice and MoreCorey Sznajder joins Matt L to talk about his recent piece on McKeen's Hockey about Paul Maurice and the Panthers struggles. We look at where he thinks they're coming from, plus: 2:00: How Corey became intrigued with this odd Panthers season 9:00: Has the Panthers minor uptick in form come from getting healthy or a tactical tweak? 23:30: Will the Panthers be better under Paul Maurice with simply more talent? 28:10: Is Paul Maurice cut out to be a NHL coach with 2023 style hockey? 37:30: What's going wrong with Huby and the Flames? 45:00: Are the Devils a...2023-02-2258 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.14.23: Ryan Nanni!This is a WhyHockey show unlike anything we've done before. Ryan Nanni of the Shutdown Fullcast joined Matt on the show, because he wanted to spend 2023 on as many random podcasts as he could, and they talked about the history of the Florida Panthers, much of which he didn't know about before! There's also talk in here about George Santos, Spiderman Turn off the Dark and John Spano, continuing in the Fullcast tradition of wonderfully inspired conversations about whatever comes to mind. It's a different kind of show and hopefully it's one you laugh at. ...2023-02-141h 05WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.26.23: Fighting an uphill battleMatt L and Tommy talk about the Panthers fighting in the last month to the fringes of the playoff race, but are still on the outside looking in. They also go over these topics and more: 4:15: Tribue to the SB Nation Hockey Blogs 9:15: Matt's comments on the Ivan Provorov mess  31:45: The Panthers are still fighting... but can they fight through their problems? 48:15: Even with the coaching issues, have they made adjustments coinciding with an uptick in results? 1:15:30: On Grigori Denisenko  1:24:45: On the Canucks mess  Enjoy the show! Check out...2023-01-261h 39WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.12.23: Both Luongo’s Follow WhyHockeyOn the latest WhyHockey show, Matt and Tommy try their best to diagnose why the Panthers are a .500 team halfway through the season, looking deeper into their play and systems for answers. Also, they look at: 2:30: World Junior prospect talk  21:30: The Panthers lottery conundrum  33:00: Has Paul Maurice actually made a tactical tweak to the way the Panthers play recently? 42:30: Are the Panthers a dumb team? 45:15: Why Matthew Tkachuk is having the year he is while so much else isn't working 54:30: Describing Paul Maurice's systems and why that's contributing to the Panthers struggles2023-01-121h 34WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.23.22: A Festivus Airing of Grievances with David DworkIt's Festivus and the Panthers are really struggling. What's ailing them, and what can be done to fix it? David Dwork of Local 10 in Miami joins Matt Lichtenstadter to answer that and more. Enjoy the show and Happy Holidays! Check out the WhyHockey Substack:  https://whyhockey.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 David is @DavidDwork WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.or...2022-12-2337 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.8.22: Kevin Woodley ReturnsMatt Lichtenstadter is once again joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about all things goaltending including: 3:10: What does Kevin ask when he talks to goalies and coaches? 8:30: Has anything changed with Spencer Knight's game, and what has improved? 13:45: Does it feel like Knight is giving up goals in a specific area more than others? 22:30: What's up with Sergei Bobrovsky? 37:30: The Connor Hellebuyck mask situation 42:45: Spencer Knight and Matt Murray knocking the nets off the pegs 55:30: Will NHL teams ever play it out from the back...2022-12-081h 08WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.6.22: On a knife’s edgeHave the Panthers turned a corner, or are their marginal losses now turning into marginal wins? Tommy and Matt L look at that and more: 14:00: How do we best describe this quixotic Panthers season thus far? 21:45: Brandon Montour a key to internal growth? 36:00: How do they fit into the playoff picture? 44:45: Spencer Knight taking over  58:10: An Erik Karlsson trade? 1:04:15: Celebrating Matthew Tkachuk, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett  Plus thoughts on the Flyers, Devils, Jordan Binnington and some World Cup analysis. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out th...2022-12-061h 42WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.15.22: On the MarginsThe Panthers have finished their first 15 games, and it feels like they're underachieving? Why is that? Matt and Tommy look into that and more: 5:15: How do we describe the disconnect between the Panthers advanced stats and their record? 21:00: Why does this team struggle at finishing? 40:00: On Eric and Marc Staal 1:14:00: Forward Pairs  1:25:00: Spencer Knight and goaltending  1:35:30: Tommy on the Flyers  1:46:30: Mitchell Miller  Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: 2022-11-152h 07WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.7.22: Jack Han on the new look PanthersJack Han joins Matt L to talk the new Panthers season and the tactical approach they're using under Paul Maurice, including: 1:45: Jack's thoughts on Paul Maurice pre-Panthers 7:50: How does Jack best describe the start to the new season? 15:00: Why are the Panthers snakebit finishing? 19:45: Panthers forwards doing heavy lifting in the defensive zone  23:45: Who and what is Josh Mahura? 33:15: Why are their special teams so terrible right now? Enjoy the show! Consider purchasing some of Jack's E-Books here: https://jhanhky.gumroad.com/ Check out the new W...2022-11-0743 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.21.22: Sweaters and Goal SongsThe season has begun, and while there's plenty to talk about on the ice, this show starts with talk about the Reverse Retros because they are amazing. Also: 9:15: Goal songs! 15:45: The Flyers are a Torts team 20:20: Trends from the first four games  40:10: The Defense and the Ekblad injury  1:10:00: Other stories around the league  1:19:30: The NHL's diversity report Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 ...2022-10-211h 24WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.13.22: Season Preview Just in TimeRight under the wire, it's time to preview the upcoming Florida Panthers season. Matt L and Tommy look over a bunch of topics for the Cats and around the league, including: 10:45: Early season lines and D pair questions  27:30: What questions do we want answers to in the first few weeks? 48:00: Goaltending questions  1:09:00: Another Flyers rant! 1:27:20: T/W SA: Talk about Hockey Canada and Ian Cole Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Tw...2022-10-131h 42WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.6.22: Greg Wyshynski and Colby GuyOur season preview continues with Greg Wyshynski of ESPN hopping on to talk his view of the Panthers and their offseason plus other topics around the league, followed by Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now to talk the Cats preseason, practices, possible line combos and more. Wysh's interview is first, followed by Colby at 29:30. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 Wysh is @wyshynski Colby is @ColbyDGuy ...2022-10-061h 11WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.28.22: We start the Marathon with a MarathonWhyHockey is back for the 2022-23 season! We start by looking over all these topics and more as preseason gets started: 7:30: What to expect as the preseason begins 24:15: Is Paul Maurice that bad of a coach? 32:45: Spencer Knight's new contract 53:45: Split squad games against Nashville 1:16:00: Is Denisenko's time in Florida coming to an end? 1:30:00: Are the Flyers actually going to tank now? 1:41:00: Retirements of Chara, Subban and Yandle Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/13476671894914457612022-09-282h 06WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 8.8.22: David Dwork on the SummerIf you remember the last show we did with David Dwork, you'll remember that we didn't expect much to change overall. Now that much has changed, David and Matt recap everything and set the stage for training camp by talking about the Tkachuk trade and Huberdeau's new deal, as well as the holes on the defense corps. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks (which we have fixed): https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 David is @DavidDwork2022-08-0838 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.27.22: Please disregard the first 54 minutes of our last showTommy and Matt talk about the Matthew Tkachuk-Jonathan Huberdeau/Mackenzie Weegar trade from every possible angle, including the bet the Panthers are making on age, on Tkachuk's game, their change in style as well as the new holes on the blueline, and what that means for this year and beyond, as well as touching on the Flames angle of it too. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey2022-07-271h 37WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.22.22: Offseason RecapTommy and Matt look back on the Panthers offseason and where the flurry of secondary moves leaves them. They touch as well on the Flyers listlessness, as well as other moves around the league. T/W SA: there is a discussion about Nick Cousins and the Hockey Canada sexual assault cases from 54:35-1:10:40.  Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" b...2022-07-222h 13WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.14.22: Our belated Draft Review with Scouching!The great Will Scouch joins Matt to review the wild 2022 draft, including looking at the top picks, how the Panthers fared as well as who else impressed him. They also briefly touch on the 2023 Draft and note some of the free agent signings (since this was recorded on free agent day). Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Will is @scouching Intro and outro...2022-07-141h 05WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.12.22: Maurice, the Draft and the Jersey ShoreTommy rejoins Matt to go over his thoughts on Paul Maurice, Torts and the Flyers as well as the Draft and the Blackhawks tanking. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3   2022-07-121h 25WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.29.22: Murat Ates on Paul MauriceMatt is joined by the Athletic's Murat Ates to talk about everything Paul Maurice, including the end of his tenure in Winnipeg and what went strong, his strengths, weaknesses and what he thinks Maurice can bring to the Panthers. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 Murat is @WPGMurat WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for...2022-06-2938 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.2.22: David Dwork on the Panthers Playoff ExitDavid Dwork joins Matt Lichtenstadter to ruminate on the Panthers playoff exit and what comes next now that some time has passed after the exit.  Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks (which we have fixed): https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 David is @DavidDwork WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_Fo...2022-06-0237 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.26.22: What a Spirit BreakerSo... that stunk. Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy try to unpack the Panthers being swept by the Lightning, what went wrong, what needs to be fixed and what Bill Zito and company can do to fix it, from coaching to roster construction and beyond. They also touch on the other playoff series and what is happening there. Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade...2022-05-261h 46WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.17.22: Sunshine Skate Round 2Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy preview all angles of Tampa-Florida Round 2, how the Panthers stack up now compared to last year and what they need to do to achieve a different result. They also touch on the wonky scheduling, look back at Round 1 and ahead to Round 2, plus more coaching news. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee...2022-05-171h 22WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.13.22: Caps-Panthers Games 3-5 RecapThe Panthers are one win away from winning a series for the first time since the Clinton Administration. How did they get there through the wild ups and downs? How did Carter Verhaeghe become the star of the series? Listen in for our thoughts on all that and more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere...2022-05-131h 14WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.7.22: Caps-Panthers Games 1 and 2 RecapMatt L and Tommy recap Games 1 and 2 of the Washington/Florida series, including whether there may have been some overreaction after Game 1, what the Panthers learned and applied to Game 2 and what may be coming next. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.o...2022-05-0743 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.3.22: Sammi Silber on Caps-PanthersSammi Silber of Washington Hockey Now joins Matt Lichtenstadter to help preview the Washington-Florida series from a Capitals perspective, including Alex Ovechkin's health, the goaltending situation and what the Caps need to do to slow the Panthers down. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 Sammi is @sammisilber WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3"...2022-05-0331 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.29.22: The Best Regular Season EverMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy review the amazing regular season for the Panthers and try to appreciate just how insane it has been. They touch briefly on the two possible opponents for the first round as of the recording date, as well as talk about the Golden Knights missing the playoffs, the Flyers lawsuit, why scoring is up and Mark Lazerus' piece on homophobic language in hockey. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings12022-04-291h 39WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.7.22: Where Everything is Made up and the Deficits don’t matterSo the Panthers have turned going down by 4 goals and still coming out with a win into a habit. Tommy and Matt Lichtenstadter talk about that, how the Panthers can settle their inconsistencies and bad habits by the playoffs, the line combinations, goalies and more. They also touch on Keith Yandle's iron man streak ending, the uptick in league goal scoring and the Tyson Nash controversy. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: 2022-04-071h 50WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.25.22: Bill LindsayBill Lindsay joins Matt Lichtenstadter to talk about his thoughts on the Panthers and their season, including how other teams might find a way to beat them and more. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Billy is @LindsayBHockey Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find...2022-03-2535 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.20.22: Grilled Cheese for Everybody!Tommy's dream has come true: Claude Giroux is a Panther. Matt and Tommy talk about every aspect of this trade, Owen Tippett's future in Philadelphia, plus notes on the other Panthers trade and the moves that happened prior to about 5 PM on the Sunday before the trade deadline. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade...2022-03-211h 44WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.3.22: We Want PeaceMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy talk over the affect the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on hockey, recap the Olympic tournaments, touch on the new hires in Montreal and Chicago, plus looking at the Panthers recent losing streak and the Flyers malaise. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for...2022-03-031h 44WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 2.17.22: JFresh!Jack Fraser, better known as JFresh, joins Matt Lichtenstadter to talk about his background in getting into his work, how he views the Panthers, potential trade deadline trade chips, awards projections and more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Jack is @JFreshHockey Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: h...2022-02-1754 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.28.22: News HeavyMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over a bevy of hockey news, and go to these time codes for specific discussions if you want to go to one particular one: 2:00: Racism in hockey discussion 14:45 Panthers  40:00: Would you want the Panthers to trade for Jakob Chychrun? 55:15: Our Keith Yandle takes 1:09:15: The Chuck Fletcher and Comcast press conference 1:32:20: Olympics Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 2022-01-281h 45WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.14.22: Corey Sznajder Returns! (And Kodak Black jokes)Matt Lichtenstadter is joined by Corey Sznajder to talk about his view on the Panthers, their insane style of play and why MacKenzie Weegar is one of his favorite defensemen in the league. They also touch on the Hurricanes, surprising teams and players and touch on the Kraken debate. Plus, lots of Kodak Black jokes. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 Corey is @shutdownline WhyHockey is...2022-01-141h 29WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 1.6.22: A Historiography of Panthers coverageMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy ring in 2022 talking briefly about Matt's appearance on Game Over with Andrew Berkshire, and then talk about the recent stretch of Panthers games, including the highs and lows and what steps they can take in the uncertainty of this current stretch to get further ready for the postseason. Enjoy the show! Matt's appearance on Game Over is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh67QZ2GZx0&feature=youtu.be Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on...2022-01-0654 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.8.21: It‘s ComcasticMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over Alain Vigneault's firing as Flyers head coach and where the Flyers need to go from here as it seems this season is lost. They touch on the firings in Vancouver and Montreal, as well as talk about how the Panthers can take a step up even further after another good stretch. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and...2021-12-081h 38WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 12.3.21: Kevin Woodley talks GoaltendingMatt Lichtenstadter is joined by Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com to talk about all things goaltending, including Sergei Bobrovsky, Spencer Knight, Flyers goalies and how this is shaping up to be a year of great improvement for league wide goaltending. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Kevin is @KevinisInGoal Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from...2021-12-0345 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.30.21: Jack Han on Hockey TacticsMatt Lichtenstadter welcomes Jack Han to the show to talk about his view on hockey tactics. This includes an in-depth breakdown of one of his latest videos comparing the styles of both the Leafs and Panthers, and talks about the pros and cons of both systems. He also talks about the future of hockey tactics and much more. This is a show you don't want to miss. Enjoy the show! Consider purchasing some of Jack's E-Books here: https://jhanhky.gumroad.com/ Check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 2021-11-3058 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.23.21: The Sunrise FluMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy go over the continued hot start for the Panthers, why they're so strong even with the coaching change, the incredible start at home and areas they can improve upon as they settle in to the season. They also touch on the Flames hot start, the Flyers stuck in the middle and much more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and...2021-11-291h 31WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 11.4.2021: Unpacking the UnpackableMatt Lichtenstadter and Tommy do their best to talk about the Blackhawks situation, the numerous failings in it, the problems with hockey culture and more to the best of their abilities. In the second half of the show, they talk about on ice topics including the Panthers hot start, the Flyers early season appearances possibly being deceiving and players worth watching that make the game fun. Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 2021-11-042h 18WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.29.21: On Recent EventsMatt Lichtenstadter does his best to give a quick summary on the fallout from the Blackhawks scandal, Joel Quenneville losing his job, how the institutions of hockey have failed people like Kyle Beach and more. Apologies for the solo show and scatterbrain nature of it, but WhyHockey listeners deserve at least some thoughts on this situation now. More to come.  Be sure to check out the WhyHockey substacks: https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro m...2021-10-2926 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.16.21: OG Season Kick Off - O‘Brien returns to Intro Season with TommyDiscussing Kraken, broadcast providers, the start of Florida's hey-day, if the Flyers are Philly enough, and more.  Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3   2021-10-161h 16WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.12.21: The Optimistic WhyHockey Season Preview!Matt Lichtenstadter and Tommy preview every angle of the new season for the Panthers, including Barkov's new contract, getting Olli Juolevi, goaltending battles, expectations for Anton Lundell and much more. There are also previews for the Flyers as well as quick thoughts on each division. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music...2021-10-121h 56WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.7.21: George Richards previews the 2021-22 SeasonMatt Lichtenstadter brings another part of the WhyHockey season preview, this time with George Richards of Florida Hockey Now previewing the season including position battles and Aleksander Barkov's new contract. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_P...2021-10-0735 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 10.1.21: Greg Wyshynski!Matt Lichtenstadter brings you the first WhyHockey Podcast of the 2021-22 season with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski talking Panthers, the Metro division and more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3   2021-10-0121 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.31.21: Free Agent MadnessWhyHockey recaps the wild free agency period, including looking at the new Panthers additions and contracts, the wild week for the Flyers, plus touching on other moves around the league. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_P...2021-07-311h 19WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 7.18.21: Occam's RazorAfter an early offseason refresh, WhyHockey is back with plenty to talk about: - The Ryan Ellis trade - The Panthers moves ahead of the expansion draft - Protection lists And much more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you...2021-07-191h 34WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 6.8.21: Catching up with a MarathonOn this extended WhyHockey show: - Recapping the Panthers exit to the Lightning, and what their offseason might look like, including the Barkov contract, re-signings, additions and the expansion draft. - The draft, and the draft lottery. - Playoff recaps for each series. More to come in the weeks before the crazy end of July. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 2021-06-082h 07WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.25.21: Lightning/Panthers Game 5 RecapWe didn't do a recap for Game 4, so we decided on a bigger one for Game 5 where we talk about Spencer Knight, the way the Panthers played in front of him, touching on the great play of most forwards and more. We also went over the Oilers elimination and other playoff notes. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "...2021-05-2553 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.21.21: Panthers/Lightning Game 3 RecapThat was an exhausting Game 3, but the Panthers pulled it out despite a torrid second period. How did they get through it, what willed them to victory, and how do they build on this for Game 4, particularly with the goaltender on out? Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for...2021-05-2134 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.19.21: Lightning/Panthers Game 2 RecapOur game 2 recap looks at what went wrong for the Panthers, how the Lightning changed tack to frustrate the Cats, and what they have to do to make this a series again. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/L...2021-05-1937 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.17.21: Lightning/Panthers Game 1 RecapWhyHockey recaps Game 1: how did the Panthers hold up, how did they respond to playoff hockey, gamesmanship and officiating, and what if anything should they change for Game 2? Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_P...2021-05-1734 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 5.13.21: It's For Real NowOn the latest WhyHockey show: - The Panthers and Lightning are going to go at it in the playoffs. We break down the series from every angle; how the Panthers are going to attack the Lightning, how the Lightning can neutralize the Panthers, goaltending, tactics, etc.  - Quickie previews of the other playoff series. - The Sabres are a disaster, so where is Jack Eichel going next? - What's next for the Flyers after their season mercifully ended?  Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the ne...2021-05-131h 45WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.29.21: NitroOn the newest WhyHockey show: - Turner gets the NHL's "B" TV package, what does it mean for the league? - Tommy talks about the IIHF U-18 Tournament - The Panthers are officially in the playoffs. How do they set themselves up to win in the playoffs? And more. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is @WhyHockey Intro and...2021-04-291h 28WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.16.21: Chris Peters!On this WhyHockey show, Matt is joined by Chris Peters to go over: - Spencer Knights development, and his immediate future. - Notes on Matt Kiersted and Henrik Borgstrom - 2021 Draft talk. Has it really been as difficult as advertised to evaluate these prospects? Who could go #1 overall? Who are others to keep an eye out for? Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 2021-04-1653 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 4.13.21: 2021 Trade Deadline RecapOn the latest WhyHockey show: - The Panthers made more than a few interesting moves at the trade deadline. Where do all these new players fit in? How would we set the lineup? - Analyzing the additions of Montour/Gusev/Bennett in depth. - Where do the Flyers go after their selling but not really selling deadline? - What else from the trade deadline got us talking? Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 2021-04-131h 43WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 3.31.21: Everybody HurtsOn the latest WhyHockey show: - How do the Panthers approach the trade deadline with their now myriad of important players injured? - Who broke Carter Hart and the Flyers and who can come in and fix them? Apologies for not mentioning the Duclair injury, which happened after we recorded, but the points all still remain. Enjoy the show! Be sure to check out the new WhyHockey substacks! https://twitter.com/whyhockey/status/1347667189491445761 Follow us on Twitter: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 WhyHockey is...2021-03-311h 07WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.30.20: Vinnie Viola's favorite team won the Cup!OK, maybe Vinnie Viola's second favorite team won the cup. But on the latest WhyHockey show, Tommy and Matt L talk about the Lightning winning the Cup, the latest Panthers moves, and a taste of what you can get in the WhyHockey draft guide which everyone should be reading. Enjoy the show!For the full Whyhockey Draft Guide, including Thomas' Target List, the Mock Draft, and all the prospect profiles visit : http://bit.ly/Whyhockey_2020DraftGuide Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockey2020-09-301h 15WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyhockey 9.27.20: Draft Guide Companion Podcast Oct 2020Thomas details the 2020 Whyhockey Draft Guide. Starts with an introduction covering the draft class and year; scouting bias and preference; how best to maximize value this year. At the 16 minute mark, the rankings and Tier 1 start. More in-depth discussion on top 40 (up until ~70 min mark), with the sleeper and less likely NHL prospects at the end.For the full Whyhockey Draft Guide, including Thomas' Target List, the Mock Draft, and all the prospect profiles visit : http://bit.ly/Whyhockey_2020DraftGuide  Get on the email list at whyhockey.substack.com2020-09-271h 33WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.18.20: Draft, Cup Final, Front Office PotpourriA new WhyHockey show is here with talk about the Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa, a myriad of Panthers front office moves and a ton of draft talk. Enjoy the show!The draft talk begins at 49 minutes.Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 Get on...2020-09-191h 28WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.10.20: More Bill Zito!On the latest WhyHockey show, Matt L interviews Alison Lukan of the Athletic and George Richards of Florida Hockey Now to talk about Bill Zito's successes in Columbus, what attributes he brings to the Panthers job and what his immediate concerns are. Enjoy the show!Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 2020-09-1049 minWhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 9.3.20: Bill Zito!On the newest WhyHockey show, Tommy and Matt break down the hiring of new Panthers GM Bill Zito, his strengths, weaknesses and the task in front of him to get the Panthers back to success. They also touch on the Dale Tallon situation, the postseason and more. Enjoy the show!Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee...2020-09-031h 14WhyHockeyWhyHockeyWhyHockey 8.11.20: Bubbles Bursting EverywhereNow that the Panthers are out, and so too is Dale Tallon, your friends at WhyHockey look back on what happened against the Islanders and what's next in the front office, on the roster, and from ownership. They also go over the Draft, and everything from the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. Panthers talk is at timecode 37:00, and GM talk is at 54:00.Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "...2020-08-111h 30