Best Armando Velez Podcasts (2025)

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Friday Mailbag: Will the Carolina Panthers seek to trade for Myles Garrett or Cooper Kupp? 35:59

1d ago35:59

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Super Bowl 59 is scheduled to take place in New Orleans on Sunday afternoon, but the major topic of conversation during Super Bowl week has been the offseason destinations of two of the NFL's biggest stars. On Monday, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett informed the Cleveland Browns of his desire to be traded in his pursuit of a S…

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Tkachuk came up big in STL, Again! Scored in the final minute in regulation to give Florida the Win 35:56

1d ago35:56

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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 Panthers' 3-2 win over the Blues as Matthew Tkachuk scored with 11.8 seconds lefts after the Panthers didn't allow a shot for over 15 minutes in the third period…

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The Athletic's Player survey shows the Panthers in great standing league-wide 32:10

2d ago32:10

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest that came out with the Athletic's Player survey, what does that mean for where the Panthers stand across the league as far as teams on no-trade lists, and if players would like to play for Paul Maurice, and how players feel about t…

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State of the Carolina Panthers Offense Ahead of the 2025 Free Agency Period 31:36

3d ago31:36

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The Carolina Panthers offense required significant improvements during the 2024 offseason, and nearly a year later, it's evident that general manager Dan Morgan successfully built a capable unit around second-year quarterback Bryce Young. As the new offseason approaches, should Morgan focus on maximizing Young’s talent after his impressive turnarou…

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NFL Squad: How Myles Garrett, Cooper Kupp Trades Could Impact The NFL, Super Bowl 59 Predictions 35:24

3d ago35:24

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses how potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades could impact the landscape of the NFL. Plus, they also share their Super Bowl 59 Predictions and discuss who they think will take home Super Bowl MVP honors. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Betterhelp Discover your relationship “green flags” with …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Four Nations, an unofficial trade deadline, and what will Utah HC be called next year? 31:25

3d ago31:25

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s created an unofficial trade deadline, who could be move…

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How will the Carolina Panthers manage the contracts of Taylor Moton and Ickey Ekwonu this offseason? 31:46

4d ago31:46

31:46

The Carolina Panthers' offensive line improvement in 2024 is primarily due to the roster changes made during the offseason aimed at enhancing the overall talent and depth in the interior offensive line, specifically at guard and center. However, the contributions of the tackles in 2024 cannot be overlooked, as Ickey Ekwonu experienced a bounce-back…

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Capitals depth made the Panthers pay in another tightly game, win streak over at three 33:02

4d ago33:02

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 6-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, where both teams traded goals in the first two periods, but the Panthers kept playing to their identity despite never having a lead on the evening. Including allowing three shots the first…

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How will the Carolina Panthers approach the center position this offseason? 28:56

5d ago28:56

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The Carolina Panthers aimed to strengthen the offensive line during the 2024 offseason and demonstrated their commitment to enhancing the talent within the interior by signing Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis to a combined $153 million on the first day of the legal negotiating period. In 2024, both Hunt and Lewis proved to be valuable investments, whil…

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NHL Announces Salary Cap for 2025-26 and beyond. Teams "wary" of the Panthers at the Deadline 32:59

5d ago32:59

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the announcement from the NHL last week on what the salary cap will end up being in 2025-26, and where it could end up beyond that. Where how do the numbers work the Cats now that we know an official number? Is there a better possibility of k…

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Panthers Sweep the home stand, Carter Verhaeghe is back! 35:57

5d ago35:57

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in David Dwork(@DavidDwork) to the show to discuss the weekend sweep against the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders right before hitting the road for a quick two-game road trip. The stars came to play, and the key for the Panthers was first p…

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Has Ja'Tavion Sanders finally stabilized the tight end position for the Carolina Panthers? 28:48

6d ago28:48

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Since Greg Olsen's departure, the Carolina Panthers have consistently ranked among the bottom of the NFL in both tight end usage and production. However, with the selection of Ja'Tavion Sanders and his promising rookie season, it seems that Carolina has finally found Olsen's replacement five years after he left the team. A significant factor in San…

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Friday Mailbag: Which positions will be priorities during free agency for the Carolina Panthers? 29:11

8d ago29:11

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The Carolina Panthers are about a month and a half away from the start of free agency. With several needs on both sides of the ball, particularly on defense, which positions will the front office prioritize? Will they repeat last year's strategy of spending big on one position group? Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels mentioned…

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Tkachuk named an Alternate Captain for Team USA! Zito not looking to "Keep Up With The Joneses" 32:28

9d ago32:28

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to the show for another edition of Fairbanks Friday. The two discuss the news of Matthew Tkachuk getting named an Alternate Captain for Team USA for the Four Nations Face-off. The NHL is moving forward with a future intern…

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Will the Carolina Panthers pursue a WR1 this offseason? 30:49

9d ago30:49

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The Carolina Panthers needed better wide receiver play in 2024, following a year in which the unit ranked among the worst in the NFL. The Panthers successfully improved as Adam Thielen continued to demonstrate his youth after more than a decade in the league; two rookies—Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker—showed promise, and David Moore had his best se…

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Panthers prevail with a shutout win at home. Barkov Named Finnish Team Captain! 30:33

9d ago30:33

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to recap the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings from Sunrise on Star Wars night. It was a dominant effort by the Panthers who set the tone with 20 shots in the first period, and getting clear lanes to the net as LA had a hard time preventing t…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Mikko Rantanen, trade deadline drama and Vancouver’s pain continues 31:28

10d ago31:28

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade …

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NFL Squad: Does The NFC Have The Best Shot at Winning The Super Bowl 32:22

10d ago32:22

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not the AFC or NFC has the best shot at winning Super Bowl 59 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Plus they discuss the potential impact of Sam Darnold's upcoming free agency and which QB has the best shot at becoming a true rival for Patrick Mahomes. Support Us By Supporti…

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What Does Carolina's Blockbuster Trade Mean for Florida at the Deadline? 37:31

10d ago37:31

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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 two discuss what they could see the Panthers do in reaction to the major blockbuster trade between the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche over the weekend. Do the Panthe…

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How will the Carolina Panthers tackle the running back position this offseason with Jonathon Brooks expected to be sidelined in 2025? 26:08

11d ago26:08

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2024 was a standout year for Chuba Hubbard as he set career highs in rushing attempts (250) and rushing yards (1,195) while securing a four-year, $33.2 million contract extension, solidifying his status as a Top 10 RB in the NFL. While Hubbard's future is secure heading into the offseason, questions arise regarding Jonathon Brooks after he re-tore …

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How will the Carolina Panthers approach the offseason with Bryce Young solidified as the starter in 2025? 26:56

12d ago26:56

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The 2024 season was a rollercoaster ride for the Carolina Panthers' quarterback position. The Panthers transitioned from benching Bryce Young to Dave Canales continuously supporting Andy Dalton, despite Dalton's performance declining and the team continuing to lose. Young eventually regained his starting role due to Dalton’s injury, claiming the po…

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Stay or Go: Which Carolina Panthers free agents should come back in 2025? 34:08

12d ago34:08

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The Carolina Panthers are just over a month and a half away from the start of the 2025 NFL new league year. However, before they reach that date on March 13, when free agency officially begins, they will need to decide what to do with their 27 pending free agents. Who should stay, and who should go? Julian Council evaluates whether Andy Dalton shou…

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Panthers Lose 4-1 to Vegas to Finish West Coast Schedule. Are the Cats no Longer the East Favorites? 35:05

12d ago35:05

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 4-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights from the Fortress. The Cats on the second end of their back-to-back controlled play for the start and end of the first period, and carried it over to the second. However, VGK extended thei…

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Eight Straight Wins at the Shark Tank, Now The Cats Shift their Focus to Vegas 34:33

13d ago34:33

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to break down the Panthers' 7-2 road win over the San Jose Sharks from the SAP Center. The win by the Cats now has them at eight wins in a row at the Shark Tank, dating back to 2015. Outside of a 32 second lapse where the Sharks went from trailing by on…

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Friday Mailbag: Can Bryce Young be a Top 5 QB in the NFC in 2025? 31:15

15d ago31:15

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Bryce Young's performance in the second half of the 2024 regular season marked significant progress for the Carolina Panthers organization, and he is set to start again in 2025. According to Pro Football Focus, Young ranked as the sixth highest-graded quarterback in the NFL from Week 9 until the end of the regular season. Given how Young concluded …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Suspensions, Wildcard Races and What Happens With JT Miller? 32:28

16d ago32:28

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NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and wh…

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Has David Tepper finally found the right coach for the Carolina Panthers in Dave Canales? 29:32

16d ago29:32

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Will Dave Canales end up being the head coach who gives a eulogy for David Tepper at his funeral? That was the hope of the Carolina Panthers owner when he set out to find a new leader for the franchise last January. After benching Bryce Young two weeks into the season and starting with a rocky 1-7 record, Canales and Young helped turn things around…

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Panthers Out of Gas Late in LA, Lose in regulation 2-1 34:21

17d ago34:21

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Eddie Garcia(@eddieonfox) of Locked On LA Kings to break down the Panthers 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings were in control in the first period where the Panthers got into early penalty trouble, but once again, staying out of the box the …

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NFL Squad: Who Is The NFC Rooting For in Eagles vs. Commanders? 39:54

17d ago39:54

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In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses this weekend's NFL Conference Championships in the AFC and NFC. Will the Buffalo Bills become the team of destiny and end the Kansas City Chiefs 'Villian' era? Can Jayden Daniels make history for the Washington Commanders against the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts? Plus, the crew reacts to the lates…

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Has Dan Morgan demonstrated the ability to transform the Carolina Panthers into a winning team? 33:03

18d ago33:03

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Has Dan Morgan proven that he can build a winner in Carolina? Julian Council examines Morgan's first year as the Panthers GM, evaluating his trades, comparing his free agency class to Scott Fitterer's, and examining the foundation set by the 2024 draft class. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Talkspace As a listener of this podcast, you’ll get…

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Multiple Drought's Broken in Anaheim as the Panthers Win Comfortably over the Ducks 39:54

18d ago39:54

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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 two recap the Panthers' 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, where both teams combined for five goals in the first period. After the Panthers failed to extend their lead in the secon…

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Did Dan Morgan's first draft class lay a strong foundation for the Carolina Panthers? 34:53

19d ago34:53

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The Carolina Panthers' 2024 NFL Draft Class marked the beginning of the Dan Morgan era as General Manager. Did Morgan's inaugural class position the organization for long-term success? Julian Council evaluates the seven picks and the undrafted free agents who made an impact on the Panthers' 2024 season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Talksp…

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Evaluating Dan Morgan’s First Free Agency Class as the Carolina Panthers GM 39:45

19d ago39:45

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Dan Morgan entered his first free agency as the Carolina Panthers GM needing to address an offensive line that allowed 65 sacks in 2023 while also seeking to add several replacements on the defense. How did he perform? Julian Council evaluates Dan Morgan's first free agency class. Has Robert Hunt lived up to his $100 million contract so far? Was Da…

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Spencer Knight and Depth Pick the Panthers Up after Reinhart's Game-Misconduct, Shutout Anaheim 3-0 41:15

19d ago41:15

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On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Doug Stolhand the show to recap the 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Panthers had to pick it up after Sam Reinhart received a 5-minute major and a game misconduct after his knee-on-knee hit on Isac Lundestrom, with the home-and-home Reinhart will …

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