Best Armando Velez Podcasts (2024)

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Oilers attempt to force game 6 | Stanley Cup final series analysis featuring Armando Velez 30:08

2d ago30:08

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Join host Nick Zararis and guest Armando Velez on this episode of Locked on Oilers breaking down the Stanley Cup final between the Oilers and Florida Panthers. Starting with series wide trends including the high variance between games and key performers. Then, the conversation shifts to game five and how the series can continue for the Oilers or th…

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Can Diontae Johnson elevate Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers WR Room? 30:41

31m ago30:41

30:41

Following a disastrous 2023 season, the Carolina Panthers were in desperate need of playmakers at the wide receiver position. Panthers GM Dan Morgan made his first trade in the position by sending Donte Jackson and a sixth-round pick to Pittsburgh for Diontae Johnson and a seventh-round pick. By completing that trade, Morgan brought in a player to …

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Adversity Has Arrived, is the Third time a Charm to Finally Win The Stanley Cup? 36:52

6h ago36:52

36:52

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@prudentia0) for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss the mindset of a 3-2 series lead and how the Panthers spoke about being up 3-2 and that their expectations were that it would go this far, regardless of the Panthers…

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Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup final deep dive | Star Power, Florida's weakness and score effects 27:08

9m ago27:08

27:08

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for an in depth breakdown of the first five games of the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Starting off, Nick dives into the matchup between Connor McDavid and Alex Barkov, and why the minutes they aren't pitted head to head are defining this series. Then, …

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Why Carolina Panthers Chuba Hubbard could be primed for a breakout season in 2024? 28:14

15h ago28:14

28:14

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has said on multiple occasions that he plans to be "stubborn" about running the football in 2024. That should spell good news for fourth-year running back Chuba Hubbard as he heads into Training Camp atop of the depth chart. Julian Council explains why 2024 could be a breakout season for Hubbard in Canales'…

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Panthers Unable to Clinch The Cup at Home As Special Teams Struggled (Again) 34:39

2d ago34:39

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On today's edition of the Locked on FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The guys break down the Panthers 5-3 loss at home to the Edmonton Oilers as the Panthers have now lost two straight after taking a 3-0 series lead. The Cats once again let the first…

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Connor McDavid explodes, Oilers force game 6 on legendary performance 28:34

1d ago28:34

28:34

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers recapping the Oilers exhilarating game 5 win against the Florida Panthers on the back of a legendary Connor McDavid playoff performance to force the series for at least one more game back in Edmonton. With so much stacked up against the Oilers, they've shown incredible resolve to force a ga…

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Can Dave Canales get the best out of Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers offense in 2024? 27:07

1d ago27:07

27:07

The Carolina Panthers 2023 season was all about the development of their rookie QB Bryce Young. Due to the poor job Frank Reich and is coaching staff did in developing Young, the Panthers 2024 season will once again be about Bryce Young's development, but more so finding out whether Dave Canales is the right man for that job. Can Canales save Young…

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Panthers Return To Sunrise With A Chance To Win the Stanley Cup On Home Ice 30:33

2d ago30:33

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nick Zararis(@NickZararis) of Locked On Oilers for a series check-in through four games of the Stanley Cup Final. The series has shifted back to South Florida where the Cats have a chance to clinch their first Stanley Cup on home ice. The two discuss…

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Oilers stave off elimination and explode for 8 goals | Game 4 Reaction and analysis 26:52

3d ago26:52

26:52

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers for a breakdown of the Oilers' eight goal explosion Saturday night to stave off elimination and force the Stanley Cup final back down to Florida. The Oilers' combination of power play goals, strong goaltending from Stuart Skinner and finally getting some bounces to go their way was enough t…

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Sweep in the SCF Are Hard To Come By. Panthers Lose 8-1 in Edmonton, but Still Lead The Series 3-1 39:42

5d ago39:42

39:42

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Frank Forte(@FrankJForte) to the show to break down the Panthers' 8-1 loss against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night from Rogers Place. The two discuss the Panthers giving up seven of the eight goals off the rush. Cats lost their fair share of bo…

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Edmonton Oilers move to brink of elimination and raise questions 26:47

6d ago26:47

26:47

Join host Nick Zararis on the episode of Locked on Oilers to breakdown the Oilers struggles against the Florida Panthers so far in the Stanley Cup final. The Oilers are uncomfortable in the current series conditions and struggling to translate their high flying, tempo offense to the rigid low event environment of the Stanley Cup final. Can the Oile…

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Pre-Carolina Panthers Summer Break Mailbag 25:47

6d ago25:47

25:47

Now that the Carolina Panthers are off to summer break, Julian Council answers listener questions to take the pulse of the fan base as we begin to countdown the days to Training Camp. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at …

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Panthers Take Game 3 In Edmonton 4-3 And Are Now One Win Away From Winning The Stanley Cup! 40:44

7d ago40:44

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is joined by Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers' 4-3 win in Edmonton to take Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, where the Panthers are one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Edmonton controlled the pace, similarly to game one, but with not…

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Can the Oilers stars raise their game and fuel a comeback? 28:33

7d ago28:33

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Join Nick Zararis on this episode of Locked on Oilers as he breaks down the performances of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in the Stanley Cup final in relation to the rest of the postseason and why even though high expectations for the duo might seem unreasonable, they're outright essential if the Oilers are going to win the Stanley Cup Also, a …

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Series Has Shifted To Edmonton, And Signs Point To Barkov Playing in Game 3 35:22

8d ago35:22

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brings in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday. The two discuss the latest from Panthers practice where Aleksander Barkov participated in line rushes in a full contact jersey. We hear from Paul Maurice as he gave the update, and h…

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What stood out at Carolina Panthers Mandatory Minicamp 30:07

8d ago30:07

30:07

The Carolina Panthers conclude a two-day mandatory minicamp on Wednesday afternoon. The team will now take the next six weeks off before returning for Training Camp ahead of the 2024 regular season. Panthers head coach Dave Canales, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, quarterback Bryce Young, and linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media following min…

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Stanley Cup Final Officiating, Scoring on Sergei Bobrovsky, and finding a way to score 28:12

8d ago28:12

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Join host Nick Zararis in this episode where we dive into the critical issues shaping the Stanley Cup final. We tackle the inconsistency of NHL officiating and explore how the Department of Player Safety's management of games impacts the sport. We also do a deep dive to show where Sergei Bobrovsky has conceded goals in this postseason and explore h…

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ESPN's John Buccigross joins to discuss fallout of Game 2 and Barkov's injury 38:27

9d ago38:27

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in John Buccigross(@Buccigross) from ESPN to the growth of the worldwide leaders coverage of the NHL since the last time he was on back in 2021. It's an off day where the Cats will practice on Wednesday before flying to Edmonton for Game 3. We have a bi…

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Edmonton Oilers fall short in game 2 | How will Oilers respond at home in Alberta? 29:00

9d ago29:00

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Join host Nick Zararis as he breaks down the Edmonton Oilers' tough start in the Stanley Cup Final, falling behind 2-0 against the Florida Panthers. In this episode, Nick dives into the Oilers' performance, discussing their struggles in Game 2 and how Florida's physicality and style have dictated the pace of the series. Despite the 2-0 deficit, Nic…

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Panthers Flipped the Script In Game 2, Rodrigues the Hero to help the Cats Take a 2-0 Lead 37:46

10d ago37:46

37:46

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jackson Holzer(@JacksonH_52) to the show to break down the Panthers' 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Florida picked up where they left off from the third period of Game 1 and showed up early. Despite the Panthers …

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Lingering questions heading into Carolina Panthers Mandatory Minicamp 23:03

10d ago23:03

23:03

The Carolina Panthers will wrap up their offseason program this week with a three day mandatory minicamp. Heading into minicamp there still remain a few unanswered questions as several players have been absent during the voluntary portion of the offseason. Julian Council discusses what questions he wants answered this week. Minicamp will offer Dave…

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How the Edmonton Oilers Can Adapt and Win Game 2 26:37

10d ago26:37

26:37

Join Nick Zararis for an in depth conversation about the lessons the Edmonton Oilers can take away from game number one of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers including putting more pressure on Sergei Bobrovsky with screens and net front jam plays. In addition we'll also discuss why it's important that even though the Oilers played w…

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Panthers Take Game 1 3-0 Behind Bob's Stellar Play. First time leading the SCF 34:13

12d ago34:13

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) onto the show to breakdown the Panthers' 3-0 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers controlled play for a majority of the contest, but the Panthers were opportunistic on the night with their limited scoring cha…

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Panthers Being Considered To Host An Outdoor Game, Another Reason To Take Advantage of Cup Window 36:05

12d ago36:05

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Musician and goaltender Jon Acosta(@JonAcostaMusic) to the show to discuss the experience singing the Canadian Anthem ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and thoughts of the Panthers' performance in the win. Prior to the game, Gary Bettman met …

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Florida Everblades PxP Jake Maurice Joins to discuss Kelly Cup Finals, Growth of Hockey in FL, and the Stanley Cup Final 21:41

13d ago21:41

21:41

On today's edition of the show, we bring in Florida Everblades Play-By-Play voice Jake Maurice to the show to discuss the current state of hockey in Florida. Jake gave his impressions of hockey in Florida prior to moving here back in 2022 to now. With the Everblades being in pursuit of their third consecutive Kelly Cup and the Panthers in their sec…

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Friday Mailbag: Will Dave Canales change the culture in Carolina? 24:28

13d ago24:28

24:28

Through the past seven years, the Carolina Panthers have developed a culture of losing. Is this due in part to the temperament of the recent Panthers coaches. Matt Rhule and Frank Reich are both seen to be "nice guys" but were they too nice to get through to the players and lead this team to long-term success. Now that Dave Canales has arrived, is …

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Stanley Cup Final Preview: Oilers vs Panthers - Key Storylines, Matchups & Predictions 32:14

13d ago32:14

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Join Nick Zararis and Armando Velez us for an in-depth preview of the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. In this episode, we dive into the key storylines both on and off the ice, examining how each team's journey to the final has set the stage for an epic showdown. From Connor McDavid and …

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Will the Panthers Complete Their Redemption Tour? (Featuring Nick Zararis of LO Oilers) 32:23

14d ago32:23

32:23

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nick Zararis(@NickZararis) of Locked On Oilers to preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. The two discuss the biggest storylines heading into the final round, players to watch, x-factors, miscellaneous stat…

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Digging Into the Positional Matchups Between the Panthers and Oilers 36:29

15d ago36:29

36:29

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Daniel Janicas(@DanielJanicas) formerly of The Rat Trick to break down the positional group between the Panthers and the Oilers. The two start off with the forward groups where the two discuss the Panthers need to contain Connor McDavid, but provides…

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How history predicts the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers Stanley Cup final 26:10

14d ago26:10

26:10

Join host Nick Zararis on this episode as we dive into how NHL history can help us predict the outcome of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final. We'll explore the playoff paths that led both teams to this point. We'll discuss the differing ways in which each organization constructed its respective roster, Florida on home run tr…

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Carolina Panthers Week Three OTA Takeaways 27:31

15d ago27:31

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The Carolina Panthers will wrap up OTAs on Thursday afternoon. Next week, the team will hold a mandatory minicamp prior to the taking a six week summer break ahead of training camp. Panthers head coach Dave Canales met with the media on Tuesday to provide updates on where the team is at as OTA conclude. Julian provides his takeaways from what Canal…

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How Much Does Stanley Cup Final Experience Matter? 35:20

16d ago35:20

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Jacob Winans(@JacobWinans8) for another edition of Winans Wednesday! The discuss Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch's comments on Stanley Cup Final experience relating it to the Buffalo Bills of the 90's, does he have a point in his statement? There is…

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The Oilers recipe to win the Stanley Cup | Stuart Skinner's role, clash of styles and experience 25:54

15d ago25:54

25:54

Join Nick Zararis as he previews the Edmonton Oilers matchup in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Like most of the Oilers' playoff run, the team's fortune will likely be defined by the goaltending performance of Stuart Skinner. Against a volume shooting, high intensity forecheck team like the Panthers, the Oilers' defense will hav…

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Connor McDavid's Burden of Greatness |Oilers' playoff magic | A quick glance at the Florida Panthers 27:58

17d ago27:58

27:58

Join host Nick Zararis as he dives deep into the extraordinary journey of Connor McDavid and the immense pressure he's shouldered from a young age to lead the Edmonton Oilers to glory. In this episode, we explore McDavid's burden of greatness, his unwavering determination, and how he's singularly driven to be a winner. Experience the excitement and…

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Panthers Will Meet The Edmonton Oilers For A Chance At The Franchise's First Stanley Cup! 35:16

17d ago35:16

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here brings you an appetizer to the Panthers opponent in the Stanley Cup Final in the Edmonton Oilers. We discuss the Oilers' road to the final with loads of questions of their blue line and goaltending, and how they turned their season around after a coachi…

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