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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Chirping the Cats: Episode 63 – With playoff hopes fading, can the Panthers save their season?
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20:02Episode 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 reeli…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 62 – Panthers trying to turn season around ahead of Trade Deadline
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37:44On 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 …
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 61 – Panthers midseason review, team Mount Rushmore debate with Roy Bellamy
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43:54On 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…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 60 – Discussing Panthers season with Colby Guy of Florida Hockey Now
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49:11Episode 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 s…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 59 – New season, new vibe, same high expectations
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36:37On 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 58 – Training Camp questions and exclusive chats with Panthers prospects
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34:40On 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 fo…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 57 – Matthew Tkachuk and Bill Zito discuss blockbuster trade
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20:46Just 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 …
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 56 – Maurice behind the bench and Hall of Fame Luongo
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26:40It 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, includ…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 55 – Reflecting on Panthers season with Erin Brown of The Hockey News
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1:07:45After 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…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 54 – Roy Bellamy helps preview the rematch between Florida and Tampa Bay
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26:53On 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 …
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 53 – Playoff talk with Panthers' Gus Forsling and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski
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27:38Episode 53 of the Chirping the Cats podcast is all about the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Host David Dwork is joined by ESPN Senior NHL Writer Greg Wyshynski. They preview the opening round series between the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals while also discussing what they like and are looking forward to seeing across the landscape of the NHL…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 52 – Panthers-Capitals First Round preview with Tarik El-Bashir
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36:22On Episode 52 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork welcomes longtime Washington Capitals and NHL reporter Tarik El-Bashir. They dive into the Stanley Cup Playoff First Round series between the Panthers and Capitals, discussing the health status of Alex Ovechkin, the normally scary Caps' power play, Washington's concerns in goal and ho…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 51 – Huby for Hart, Bruno for Jack Adams and pre-playoff tweaks
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29:33Episode 51 of the Chirping the Cats podcast highlights a handful of important topics as the Panthers prepare for what they hope is a long run through the Stanley Cup Playoffs. CTC host David Dwork discusses the superb play of Hart Trophy candidate Jonathan Huberdeau, rookie Anton Lundell and defenseman Gus Forsling, how Florida's goaltenders are pe…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 50 – Trade Deadline talk with David Pagnotta
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21:54On Episode 50 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. The two Daves discuss the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline and break down the moves made by the Florida Panthers as the team pursues the franchise's first Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 49 – Catching up with Radko Gudas
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14:33Episode 49 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features a one-on-one chat with a Florida Panthers defenseman known for his edge and his facial hair. On this episode, host David Dwork sits down with Panthers d-man Radko Gudas and asks about his role with the team, his love for South Florida, his eye for fashion, his nickname, playoff bears and much mor…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 48 – Panthers midseason analysis with Bill Lindsay
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36:52On Episode 48 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by former Florida Panthers player and current Panthers radio color commentator Bill Lindsay. On the pod, Dave and Billy discuss what has helped Florida become one of the best teams in the NHL this season, the job that Interim Head Coach Andrew Brunette has done to this point…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 47 – Holiday break Panthers season analysis
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1:00:36On Episode 47 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by Local 10 News' Ian Margol and the two team up to compare notes on the Panthers season so far. Dave and Ian go up and down Florida's roster, analyzing the performance of several players and discussing they liked, what they didn't, and how the lineup is coming together as t…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 46 – The Ryan Lomberg Episode
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14:00On Episode 46 of the Chirping the Cats, it's all about Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg. CTC host David Dwork gets into some of the ways Lomberg has taken his game up a notch this season, and how it's led to him earning an everyday spot in the lineup, but that's not all, as Dave sits down for a chat with Lombo, where they discuss how much he enjoys hi…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 45 - NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly discusses Panthers' Stanley Cup hopes
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23:04On Episode 45 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork is joined by Mike Kelly of the NHL Network and Sportlogiq. Mike famously picked the Panthers as his Stanley Cup winner before the season started, so Dave checked in to see what went into that decision and whether he still stands by his pick. Dave and Mike also chat about the Panthers …
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 44 – 5 Minutes with Sam Reinhart
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7:49Episode 44 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features one of the newest Panthers players, forward Sam Reinhart. CTC host David Dwork sits down for a quick chat with Reinhart, where they discuss the Panthers tight-knit locker room and some of the characters that make it what it is. The funniest Panther, the guy who chirps the most and Frank Vatrano's…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 43 – Discussing Joel Quenneville resignation with David Pagnotta
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38:36On Episode 43 of the Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork dives into the Florida Panthers' hot start to the season and some of the things that are standing out after the first nine games. Also, NHL insider and Editor and Chief of The Fourth Period David Pagnotta joins the podcast to discuss the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault scandal that led to F…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 42 - Panthers 2021-22 season preview featuring GM Bill Zito
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32:47Episode 42 of the Chirping the Cats podcast takes a dive into the Florida Panthers 2021-22 Opening Night roster, breaking down the first set of expected lines and pairings put together by head coach Joel Quenneville. Also on the podcast, we hear from Panthers General Manager Bill Zito, who spoke about a bevy of topics, including his offseason moves…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 41 - Training camp update, from top lines to roster bubble
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22:00On Episode 41 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork touches on several key players and storylines as the Florida Panthers continue moving toward the end of training camp and toward Opening Night of the 2021-22 NHL season. Discussed on the pod are Panthers captain Sasha Barkov, Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen,…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 40 - Panthers Development Camp, Training Camp and Preseason so far
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31:12On Episode 40 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork dives into the earliest stages of the 2021-22 Florida Panthers season. From the team's Development Camp and Prospect Showcase Tournament to the ongoing Training Camp and NHL Preseason, Dave breaks down what he's observed what looks ahead to what Florida's highly competitive roster bub…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 39 - Panthers 2021 Development Camp Preview
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32:00Episode 39 of the Chirping the Cats podcast previews the Florida Panthers' 2021 Development Camp. Host David Dwork breaks down several players on the roster, including a handful that could make an impact in the NHL this season. Also discussed is the Prospect Showcase Tournament that the Panthers youngsters will participate in, competing in a round-…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 38 - Favorite Florida Panthers memories, Part 3 of 3
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1:17:32Chirping the Cats Episode 38 is the final installment of our three-part series of favorite Florida Panthers memories. Tune in as host David Dwork speaks to a variety of guests, including former players, current and former broadcasters, and members of the media, to get a varying perspective of favorite Florida Panthers memories from the team's nearl…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 37 - Favorite Florida Panthers memories, Part 2 of 3
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1:10:20Chirping the Cats Episode 37 is part two of our three-part series of favorite Florida Panthers memories in which host David Dwork speaks to a variety of guests, including former players, current and former broadcasters, and members of the media, to get a varying perspective of favorite Florida Panthers memories from the team's nearly 30 years of ex…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 36 - Favorite Florida Panthers memories, Part 1 of 3
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1:12:28Chirping the Cats Episode 36 is the first of a three-part series in which host David Dwork speaks to a variety of guests, including former players, current and former broadcasters, and members of the media, to get a varying perspective of favorite Florida Panthers memories from the team's nearly 30 years of existence. This episode features intervie…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 35 - Examining Panthers' busy offseason, from the NHL Draft to trades to free agency
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37:55On 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 a…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 34 - Playoff forward lines and Noel Acciari chat
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21:54On 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 ritu…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 33 - Panthers were busy around NHL Trade Deadline
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18:00Episode 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy WPLG Local 10
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 32 - Florida Panthers radio play-by-play voice Doug Plagens
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56:10On 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 coac…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 31 - Examining first half of Panthers season with Local 10's Ian Margol
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54:17Episode 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 le…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 30 - Panthers season preview with Ian Margol and Roy Bellamy
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50:18A 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 29 - New NHL season details, Panthers sign Anthony Duclair
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41:26On 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 A…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 28 - Chris Driedger
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25:16Episode 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 an…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 27 - Mike McKenna
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37:31Episode 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 …
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 26 - Patrick Williams
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46:35On 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 i…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 25 - 2020 Free Agency Class
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24:30Episode 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…
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Chipring the Cats: Episode 24 - Patric Hornqvist
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8:53On 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 23 - Jarmo Kekalainen, Alison Lukan, Aaron Portzline
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50:39On 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…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 22 - Sean Burke
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32:29Episode 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, fa…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 21 - Regular Season Superlatives with Bill Lindsay
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37:19On 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. Lea…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 20 - NHL's Return to Play Plan, Mike Matheson chat
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21:53On Episode 20 of Chirping the Cats, host David Dwork breaks down the NHL's 24-team playoff format and its Return to Play Plan. Also, Florida Panthers defenseman Mike Matheson discusses his responsibilities as the team's NHLPA Player Rep as negotiations continue between the players and the league towards resuming the season. Learn more about your ad…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 19 - Panthers History Roundtable
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49:18Episode 19 of the Chirping the Cats podcast features something a little different than we've done before. Longtime South Florida sports reporter currently working at the Florida Atlantic University athletic department Frank Forte, former Panthers Radio Network anchor Kevin Rogers and Local 10 reporter and avid Panthers follower Ian Margol join Chir…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 18 - John Vanbiesbrouck
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43:12Episode 18 of Chirping the Cats features the Florida Panthers original marquee player and a big part of the team's early success, goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck. David and John discuss playing for legendary head coach Herb Brooks, a couple of amazing playoff runs, including Florida's march to the 1996 Stanley Cup Final, his iconic Panthers goalie he…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 17 - Brendan Tobin
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55:40On Episode 17 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork chats with Brendan Tobin, host of “Tobin and Leroy” on 790 The Ticket. This season, Brendan has been getting a lot of one-on-one time with Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, as Bob has been a regular guest on Tobin’s radio show. That had led to some amusing stories and funn…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 16 - Andrew Imber
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53:00On Episode 16 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork chats with Florida Panthers public address announcer Andrew Imber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy WPLG Local 10
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 15 - Hitting the road with the Panthers
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20:00For Episode 15 of the Chirping the Cats podcast, host David Dwork hits the road with the Panthers in Las Vegas and Arizona, covering a trip that included the days leading up to and after the trade deadline. David takes you through the arenas and to each practice, game and inside the Panthers locker room for unique access to the team during an incre…
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Chirping the Cats: Episode 14 - Ian Grushka
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42:10On Episode 14 of Chirping the Cats, David is joined by Ian Grushka, a founding member of the globally popular band New Found Glory, who also happens to be a huge Florida Panthers fan. Ian discusses growing up a hockey fan, forming New Found Glory. and how music and being a sports fan has shaped his life over the past two-plus decades. Learn more ab…
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