Chirping the Cats

Episode 63 of the Chirping the Cats podcast looks at what has gone wrong with the Florida Panthers lately as they went from a team charging toward a playoff spot to one suddenly falling out of contention. One week ago, Florida held the second Wild Card spot and was riding a seven-game points streak. Four straight losses later the Panthers are reeling and in need of an immediate tur

On Episode 62 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork discusses whether the Panthers are really turning around their season and if they have the goaltending to support such a transition. Also discussed are several players who are trending upwards, the ageless Eric Stall, the enigma that is Aaron Ekblad, the latest on Anthony Duclair and a visit to the rumor mill ahead of

On Episode 61 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork welcomes back friend of the pod Roy Bellamy from the Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz. On the pod, David and Roy discuss the Panthers possibly turning their season around as we near the All-Star Break, debate a recent Panthers-themed Mount Rushmore and discuss their visit to Toronto for Roberto Luongo’s Hockey Hall of

Episode 60 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features special guest Colby Guy from Florida Hockey Now and takes a look at some key Panthers issues as the team prepares to enter the annual NHL Holiday Break. Colby joins CTC host David Dwork to discuss the job so far by Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice, the team’s injury woes, the surprising play of several defenders, whether Florid

On Episode 59 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, we take a deep dive into the new-look Panthers start of the season. Host David Dwork discusses and analyzes most players on the roster, the power play, the goaltending and fallout from defenseman Aaron Ekblad being put on LTIR.

On Episode 58 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork poses some interesting questions surround the Panthers as the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners get set to kick off 2022 Training Camp in Coral Springs. Also on this episode, we hear from a Panthers prospects Justin Sourdif, Braden Haché and Nathan Staios. Each youngster sat down for an exclusive, albeit quick ch

Just when you thought the Panthers were done making moves, they go and pull off one of the biggest trades the league has seen in years. Florida acquired Matthew Tkachuk from Calgary in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt and a first-round pick. It was a massive haul to pay for one player, but the 24-year-old Tkachuk is someone GM Bill Zito called a "uni

It was a busy week around the Florida Panthers as the 2021-22 NHL season finally came to a close. First, the Panthers hired Paul Maurice to be the team's next head coach, and a few days later Roberto Luongo was announced as member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2022. A new coach, a Hall of Fame goalie, and several other Panthers topics, including a key injury and another goali

After taking a few days to process the Florida Panthers season ending in a stunning Second Round sweep at the hands of back-to-back Stanley Cup Champ Tampa Bay, Episode 55 of the Chirping the Cats podcast looks back at what was the best and most exhilarating Panthers season in decades. CTC host David Dwork is joined by Erin Brown of The Hockey News to talk about what went wrong in

On Episode 54 of the Chirping the Cats podcast host David Dwork is joined by Roy Bellamy of the Dan LeBatard Show Because Miami with and Montgomery and Co. to discuss the upcoming grudge match second round playoff series between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Dave and Roy discuss what makes this year different than last season, when Tampa beat the Panthers in six gam