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Tommy and Matt have plenty to say about the latest Panthers-Lightning playoff encounter, and they have thoughts about the rest of the playoffs and the Flyers too. All that and more are in this show, including:6:30: Is this the most even of the four FLA/TB series?9:00: Are the Panthers "tired"? Does it even matter in this series?21:30: Breaking down some of the specific matchups in this series, forwards, defense, who to exploit, etc.53:45: Other playoff topics1:04:30: Tommy's Flyers takesEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

The 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 situations27:15: Vanacek and Kahkonen35:45: Nico Sturm40:00: OK, now we'll talk about Marchand 53:00: Winning the Atlantic division is strongly advised!1:08:15: Mikko Rantanen to Dallas is nuts 1:13:00: An interesting question about the Hurricanes1:20:30: All those Avs moves 1:26:15: The teams that admitted the ruth1:31:45: The Flyers movesEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt and Tommy are back in the saddle after a few months away, and there's a lot for them to sink their teeth into, including:3:45: We're still not particularly concerned about the Panthers 8:45: They still need another right shot defenseman though 25:00: Identifying possible trade targets to fit this need35:30: Why does this Panthers team specifically need a right shot D to achieve their goals?54:00: A tactical note to keep an eye on56:45: Taylor Hall interest?1:02:00: Tommy's views on all the trades1:21:45: Salary cap increases and what it all means Enjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt 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 line20:00: How can the Panthers go after their biggest trade deadline need with limited assets?40:00: Forward discussion, including Samoskevich, Reinhart, etc..59:00: Goalies, specifically Spencer Knight finding his feet 1:08:30: Tommy's thoughts on the Jiricek trade1:22:00: Have the Flyers turned a corner?1:27:45: Tommy might not be the biggest fan of the Four Nations tournamentEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Tommy and Matt reconvene for a first 10 game checkup on the Panthers, and they like what they see. They go over these topics and more:7:00: Are the Panthers the best team in the East?20:00: How has the new look blue line held up?31:15: On Mackie Samoskevich46:15: Potential contracts for Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad, and the confirmed one for Paul Maurice1:00:00: Goaltending1:10:00: Tommy has thoughts on the Flyers1:28:10: Dealer's Choice around the leagueEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/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: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

It's a new hockey season and Matt and Tommy are back to preview the new campaign for the Panthers, including:6:00: Two Boqvist's and a Knight 9:00: 1st PP QB26:30: Spencer Knight's preseason32:00: Paul Maurice quotes worth digging into 44:15: A note on the Panthers new lease in Sunrise49:00: Matvei Michkov52:20: Jeremy Swayman's contractEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/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: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

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 out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyThomas is @ThomasDranceIntro 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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Yes, 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 Final49:25: How did they manage the offseason (signings at 1:01:10)1:10:40: On Lundell's contract1:12:30: Three burning questions for training camp1:21:45: Bennett, Verhaeghe and Ekblad's future1:30:25 Panthers draft recap1:42:30: What do the Flyers look like with Michkov in tow?1:56:50: Steven Stamkos to Nashville2:00:30: The Oilers hiring Stan BowmanThanks for being patient with us, 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 @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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt 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: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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Tommy 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 wingers23:45: The Power Play32:30: The defense group, and Aaron Ekblad/Gustav Forsling52:30: Comparing the Rangers and Panthers blue lines1:04:30: Series predictions1:13:15: The rest of the second round1:30:00: The Ryan McDonagh trade back to TampaEnjoy 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 @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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Greg 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 @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyGreg is @wyshynskiDavid is @daviddwork 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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt 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 goal37:00: What do the Panthers have to do to take control and win this series?40:00: Flowers for the Panthers defense46:30: Sharks win the Draft Lottery55:00: Coaching changesEnjoy 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 @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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt 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:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyJosh is @JoshAppelIntro 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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Tommy 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 beef22:00: On the refereeing in the series33:00: The actual hockey played in this series! Barkov, Bobrovsky, etc, and particularly Paul Maurice's coaching50:00: 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: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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Dom 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 preview21:00: Are the Leafs actually going to beat the Bruins?27:00: Jets/Avs30:00: The Golden Knights/Oilers series that won't be happening, but it's a good discussion anyway!33:00: Preds/Canucks35:30: Who should win the Hart this year?44:30: Faber vs. Bedard for the Calder47:30: Dom's opinion on the Jack Adams50:30: Is there a Cup favorite in a very even year?We had to record the show before all the matchups were set and naturally there's a WhyHockey jinx in there! Sorry about that!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 @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyDom is @domluszczyszynIntro 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  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt 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 series51:00: Others Panthers odds and ends1:04:15: 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 Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/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  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

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 goals57:15: The Zach Hyman discourse1:22:30: On Couturier and John Tortorella 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 @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  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

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 playoffs22:30: Vegas does it again 30:30: The "low tax state" red herring argument 34:00: Trade deadline move Travis is most intrigued byEnjoy 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 @MattsMusings1Travis is @TravisYostWhyHockey 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  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Matt L and Tommy recap the trade deadline from the specific WhyHockey angles of:5:45: Panthers deadline talk, starting with Tarasenko18:00: Kyle Okposo33:15: Tobias Bjornfot43:15: The "tax excuse" when talking about players going to Sunbelt teams 53:30: Forsling's new deal1:06:00: Flyers deadline talk 1:22:15: Avs deadline talk1:30:00: West vs. East at the deadline1:44:45: Best (or worst) of the restEnjoy 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 @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  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com

Tommy 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 Guentzel40:15: Vladimir Tarasenko45:15: Jordan Eberle 54:45: Anthony Mantha 58:45: Reilly Smith1:01:45: Frank Vatrano1:04:30: Anthony Duclair1:08:20: Nick Bjugstad1:12:15: Mackie Samoskevich1:15:30: Arthur Kaliev1:19:00: Noah Hanifin1:26:15: Trading Spencer Knight?1:45:30: Jarmo fired in ColumbusEnjoy 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 @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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com