Mackie Samoskevich chats with Doug Plagens about his offseason, memories of winning the Stanley Cup and more!

Making their way down the list, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive spend this episode closing the book on their review of the Florida Panthers forwards in 2024-25. From Evan Rodrigues to Brad Marchand, there’s no shortage of great things to talk about. Plus, no one has had a better week than Matthew Tkachuk. Highlights include: • Reflecting on a big few days for Matthew Tkachuk. (3:00) • Evan Rodrigues. (6:00) • Mackie Samoskevich. (8:30) • Eetu Luostarinen. (14:45) • Jesper Boqvist. (19:50) • A.J. Greer, Jonah Gadjovich & Tomas Nosek. (23:30) • Brad Marchand. (31:00)

With the party finally starting to slow down just a bit, we’ve officially reached the point of the offseason where it’s time to start looking back on another huge season in South Florida. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss how the top forwards for the Panthers performed en route to a second straight second Stanley Cup. From Aleksander Barkov to Anton Lundell, the duo breaks down the team’s top six scorers. Stay tuned for a follow-up episode featuring the rest of Florida’s deep forward group. Highlights include: • The Panthers signed a pair of Swedes to two-way deals. (0:45) • Sam Reinhart. (9:00) • Aleksander Barkov. (16:50) • Matthew Tkachuk. (24:00) • Carter Verhaeghe. (32:30) • Sam Bennett. (37:15) • Anton Lundell. (41:20)

Everyone wants to take down the back-to-back champs. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plages and Jameson Olive take a look at which teams are most suited to take a swing at the Florida Panthers following free agency. Plus, a look at Jeff Petry and Mackie Samoskevich’s recent signings. Highlights include: • What will Petry bring to Florida’s blue line? (2:00) • Mackie is “back-ie” on a one-year deal with the Panthers. (11:40) • Which teams are closest to the Panthers in the East? (19:00)

The Florida Panthers put a damper on the NHL’s free agency plans. Locking up three key players before July 1, the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions recently inked Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand to new long-term deals. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss those three key multi-year signings, as well as new deals for other important depth players. Plus, hear what Ekblad had to say about continuing his career with the Cats. Highlights include: • Bill Zito is a wizard. (1:30) • Bennett is an important “culture king” for the Panthers. (4:30) • Ekblad meets the media after his eight-year extension. (11:00) • Marchand locks in for six more years. (25:00) • Daniil Tarasov, Tomas Nosek and more! (34:55)

The Stanley Cup is staying in South Florida. Securing their second straight championship, the Panthers left no doubt in a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss an exceptional Game 6, the difference makers in the series, key stats and much more. Plus, hear from Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett. Highlights include: • The Panthers left no doubt in Game 6. (0:30) • Bennett talks depth, trophies and more. (14:00) • No team keeps things light like the Panthers. (24:00) • No excuses, give the Panthers their due. (37:30)

With a chance to capture their second straight Cup, the Florida Panthers will host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena tonight at 8 p.m. ET. In fewer than five minutes here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

It just takes one more win. Taking a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers looked dominate at both ends of the ice during a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 at Rogers Place on Saturday. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive share their thoughts on how Game 5 unfolded, the one-two punch of Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett, the challenge of closing out the series in Game 6 and much more. Plush, hear postgame sound from Paul Maurice, Marchand and Bennett. Highlights include: • The Panthers were on a mission in Game 5. (1:15) • Aleksander Barkov is doing all the little things right. (10:00) • Hear from Maurice, Bennett and Bobrovsky after Game 5. (13:20) • Marchand and Bennett are both beasts in the Cup Final. (23:15) • Looking ahead to Game 6. (28:30)

The Florida Panthers will look to gain a leg up in the Stanley Cup Final when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Game 5 at Rogers Place on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. In just over five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

After a 6-1 beatdown of the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3, the Florida Panthers will try to take a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final when they return to the ice for Game 4 at Amerant Bank Arena tonight at 8 p.m. Eastern. In fewer than five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

Well, fans certainly got their money’s worth. Taking a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers showed their skill and toughness in a 6-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive share their thoughts on the lopsided win, the continued excellence of Florida’s penalty kill and more. Plus, hear postgame sound from Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe. Highlights include: • The Panthers take advantage of home ice. (1:30) • The Oilers lose their cool. (8:30) • Edmonton’s top stars were quiet in Game 3. (16:50) • Hear postgame sound from Tkachuk and Verhaeghe. (20:30) • Offseason pickups paying off big for Panthers. (28:25) • Looking ahead to Game 4. (35:15)

After splitting two games in Edmonton, the Florida Panthers will look to take a lead in the Stanley Cup Final when they host the Oilers for Game 3 at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday. In five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers will take the split. After losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, the defending champs rallied to secure a huge 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers in double overtime in Game 2 on Friday. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss Brad Marchand’s overtime heroics in Game 2, the electrifying series shifting to South Florida Games 3 and 4, Sergei Bobrovsky’s continued excellence between the pipes and more. Plus, hear postgame sound from Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett and Marchand. Highlights include: • Marchand provides the heroics in Game 2. (1:00) • Bobrovsky and Florida’s D-men are putting it all on the line. (7:45) • Hear from Tkachuk, Bennett and Marchand after Game 2. (12:30) • The series has been incredibly even at 5-on-5. (28:30)

With a chance to pull even in the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers will look to steal a win on the road before heading home when they battle the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 at Rogers Place on Friday. In fewer than five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

After a week of building up anticipation, the Florida Panthers will drop the puck against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on Wednesday. In under five minutes, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

It’ll be a rematch for the ages. For the second straight season, the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will battle for the Stanley Cup. With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final set to get underway on Wednesday at Rogers Place, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive spend this episode of Territory Talk discussing how both teams have changed since the Panthers bested the Oilers in Game 7 just a year ago. Aaron Ekblad also joins the show to talk about the strides the Panthers have made, his own personal growth over the course of the team’s playoff runs, poker on the plane and more. Highlights include: • Comparing the Panthers and Oilers. (4:00) • Aaron Ekblad joins the show. (17:45) • Closing thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final. (32:00)

The job’s still not done. With a 5-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday, the Florida Panthers booked their third straight ticket to the big dance in the NHL. Making history, the Panthers are just the ninth team to reach the Stanley Cup Final in three consecutive seasons and only the second since the salary cap was introduced in 2005-06. Now, they’ll try to be the 10th franchise in NHL history to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. On this episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss Florida’s comeback in a series-clinching Game 5 over the Hurricanes, what it means to win the East again, the greatness of Aleksander Barkov and much more. Highlights include: • Make it three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final. (0:30) • Mr. Clutch made an appearance in Raleigh. (5:00) • There’s a bigger trophy still to be won. (20:30) • The Hurricanes aren’t far off. (27:10)

With a second chance to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers will try to eliminate the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 at Lenovo Center on Wednesday. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

Leading the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Final, the Florida Panthers will try to shut the door in Game 4 at Amerant Bank Arena tonight at 8 p.m. ET. In five minutes or less, here's everything you need to know before puck drop.

The Florida Panthers are on the cusp of a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. Taking a 3-0 series lead over the Carolina Hurricanes, the defending champs erupted for five goals in the third period of an eventual 6-2 win at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday. On this episode, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive discuss Florida’s dominance in Game 3, the plug-and-play skills of Jesper Boqvist, the challenge of closing out a series and more. Plus, hear postgame sound from Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov and Evan Rodrigues. Highlights include: • The Panthers dominate the third period to claim Game 3. (0:50) • The second line is doing it all against the Hurricanes. (8:30) • Hear from Marchand, Barkov and Rodrigues after Game 3. (13:00) • There’s a benefit to taking care of business in Game 4. (25:50)