On Episode 35 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork takes a look at the Panthers offseason, from a busy couple of days during the NHL Draft to a flurry of moves that saw general manager Bill Zito double down on a lot of the additions he made last offseason.  This episode also provides updates on contract negotiations with Sam Reinhart and Sasha Barkov, and also examines how Florida's forward lines and defensive pairings may look when the season arrives in October.

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Chirping the Cats: Episode 35 - Examining Panthers' busy offseason, from the NHL Draft to trades to free agency

On Episode 34 of the Chirping the Cats Podcast, host David Dwork takes a look at the team's fully healthy forward ranks and dissects how they're shaping up heading into the postseason. Also on this episode, Panthers forward Noel Acciari sits down for a chat with Dave and they discuss the upcoming playoffs, team camaraderie, locker room victory rituals and more.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 34 - Playoff forward lines and Noel Acciari chat

Episode 33 of the Chirping the Cats podcast examines the moves made by Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito around the NHL Trade Deadline. Florida acquired several players, including Brandon Montour, Sam Bennett and Nikita Gusev.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 33 - Panthers were busy around NHL Trade Deadline

On Episode 32 of Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork is joined by Florida Panthers radio play-by-play voice Doug Plagens. Dave and Doug discuss into the current state of the team, how well the team has meshed both on and off the ice and give credit to first year general manager Bill Zito for bringing in players who instantly have fit into head coach Joel Quenneville's systems. They also chat about Doug's love for the game of baseball and his affinity for ballpark road trips, how he got started as a broadcaster and also the time-honored tradition of collecting sports cards, something both Doug and David have enjoyed doing for much of their lives.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 32 - Florida Panthers radio play-by-play voice Doug Plagens

Episode 31 of Chirping the Cats is a doozy as Local 10's David Dwork and Ian Margol dive into a plethora of Panthers topics as the team nears the halfway point of what has so far been a very successful season. Some of the topics discussed were weather goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has returned to the form that made him one of the top netminders in the league, the emergence of Mason Marchment, the solid all-around game of Frank Vatrano, a breakdown of how youngsters Owen Tippett and Grigori Denisenko are developing, and an analysis of waiver ware pickup Gustav Forsling.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 31 - Examining first half of Panthers season with Local 10's Ian Margol

A new Panthers season is upon us and that's the topic on Episode 30 of the Chirping the Cats podcast. Host David Dwork is joined by Local 10 reporter and former goaltender Ian Margol and Roy Bellamy, producer of the Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz and avoid hockey follower.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 30 - Panthers season preview with Ian Margol and Roy Bellamy

On Episode 29 of the Chirping the Cats Podcast host David Dwork is joined by Local 10's Ian Margol. The two goaltenders and hockey aficionados dive into the details of the NHL's plan for the 2020-21 season, including roster sizes, important dates and Florida's newly aligned division.  Dave and Ian also discuss the Panthers signing of speedy winger Anthony Duclair and where he fits in Florida's forward ranks, as well as the attempt by new GM Bill Zito to change the culture in and around the Cats' dressing room. 

Chirping the Cats: Episode 29 - New NHL season details, Panthers sign Anthony Duclair

Episode 28 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features another great goalie chat, as this time we sit down with Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger. Host David Dwork chats with Driedgs about how he feels heading into the new season and what he thinks about the moves made by new GM Bill Zito.  They also discuss Driedger's experience with yoga and how he incorporates it into his preparation, some of his favorite (and least favorite) buildings to play in, and of course, goalie pads. 

Chirping the Cats: Episode 28 - Chris Driedger

Episode 27 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features a great goalie chat with 14-year veteran of the NHL and AHL Mike McKenna. He and host David Dwork chat about his brief time with the Panthers, where he had a front row seat to the dysfunction of 2016 in which Tom Rowe was named GM, Erik Gudbranson was traded, and Gerard Gallant was fired, all in the span of seven months. Mike also talks about his impressive career that spanned nine NHL teams and more stops in the AHL than he could remember (not really, but close), the time his team's bus caught fire on the way to a game and then playing in gear that reeked of smoke, his favorite buildings to visit and so much more! 

Chirping the Cats: Episode 27 - Mike McKenna

On Episode 26 of Chirping the Cats we discuss a few of the Florida Panthers' key prospects looking to make the jump to the NHL, as well as several of Florida's recent roster additions, with NHL.com's AHL correspondent Patrick Williams. He has seen a lot of each player discussed on this episode and provides firsthand knowledge and educated insight into a group of players who the Panthers hope will be key elements to the upcoming season and beyond.  

Chirping the Cats: Episode 26 - Patrick Williams

Episode 25 of the Chirping the Cats podcast is all about the handful of new additions made by the Florida Panthers during the first week of free agency. We hear from new Panthers players Markus Nutivaara, Radko Gudas, Carter Verhaeghe, Alexander Wennberg and Vinny Hinostroza, as well as general manager Bill Zito, as they talk about the process of a crazy offseason that landed each of them in South Florida. 

Chirping the Cats: Episode 25 - 2020 Free Agency Class

On Episode 24 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, we hear from the newest member of the Florida Panthers, forward Patric Hornqvist. He discusses what the trade process was like, his feelings about leaving Pittsburgh, why he's excited about coming to Florida and what helped convince him to approve the trade. 

Chipring the Cats: Episode 24 - Patric Hornqvist

On Episode 23 of Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork dives into new Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito with a few people who know him well. Alison Lukan and Aaron Portzline, who cover the Columbus Blue Jackets for the Athletic, provide insight into Zito from a journalist's perspective, and then Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen discusses why his close friend and now-former colleague is the best man for the Panthers job.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 23 - Jarmo Kekalainen, Alison Lukan, Aaron Portzline

Episode 22 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features former Florida Panthers goaltender and veteran of over 800 NHL games Sean Burke. He joins host David Dwork to discuss his time with the Cats, some career defining moments and his tireless work as the General Manager for Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympics. They also chat about goalie gear, favorite teammates and Sean's final act as a member of the Florida Panthers.

Chirping the Cats: Episode 22 - Sean Burke

On Episode 21 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by former Florida Panthers player and current team radio analyst Billy Lindsay to discuss some of the biggest moments and surprises from the regular season. They also chat about the NHL moving into Phase 3 of its Return to Play plan, and what that means for the Panthers.  

Chirping the Cats: Episode 21 - Regular Season Superlatives with Bill Lindsay

The Chirping the Cats podcast brings fans an in-depth look at the Florida Panthers. From practice and game analysis to player interviews and special guests, host David Dwork brings a variety of Panthers content throughout the season and beyond.

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