PURGED: Another former member of the FO joins NJ, who could jump ahead of Florida in the draft?
PURGED: Another former member of the FO joins NJ, who could jump ahead of Florida in the draft?

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the news of Panthers Director of Hockey Operations and Salary Cap Management Braden Birch leaving the Cats organization to become an Assistant General Manager for the New Jersey Devils under Sunny Mehta, where he was also assigned as the GM of the AHL's Utica Comets. Sportsnets Elliote Friedman discussed last week that he wonders if there's a chance that former captain of the Panthers and Director of Player Personnel Bryan McCabe could be next to joining Sunny Mehta in the Devils front office as the pipeline from Florida to New Jersey has grown. We go back to our draft talk, and discuss who are the possible teams who could trade out of their picks, and who are the teams who could jump ahead of the Panthers? We also go back to our player grades and grade forward's Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart on their 2025-26 season. We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast" Your Team, Every Day. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthers Email: lockedonflapanthers@gmail.com #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #nhlhockey Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Hims To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)



Into the Mehtaverse: Braden Birch joins New Jersey Devils Front Office as Assistant GM + Mock Drafts
Into the Mehtaverse: Braden Birch joins New Jersey Devils Front Office as Assistant GM + Mock Drafts

Zach Berman opened the episode by announcing that New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta made his first major hire of the offseason, bringing in Braden Birch as Assistant General Manager and as General Manager of the Utica Comets, the Devils’ AHL affiliate. This move marks the beginning of Mehta’s efforts to strengthen the Devils’ front office, starting by recruiting talent from his previous organization, the Florida Panthers, where Birch played a pivotal role in their recent Stanley Cup successes. In detailing Birch’s background, Zach Berman highlighted his 12-year tenure with the Panthers, most recently as Director of Hockey Operations and salary cap management. Birch's experience includes significant involvement in contract negotiations for key players and maintaining Florida’s excellent salary cap health, something the Devils have struggled with in recent years. His hockey roots include playing professionally and earning a master’s degree in sport management, further underscoring his blend of on-ice and management expertise. Zach Berman provided examples of Birch’s impact in Florida, referencing his hand in savvy contracts and cap management for top players like Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, and Sam Reinhart. He also noted Florida’s ability to replace key departures internally and find valuable contributors through their farm system or waivers, contrasting this with New Jersey’s struggles to develop homegrown talent or depth. The hire of Birch is positioned as Mehta’s commitment to instilling a more proactive, organized, and effective approach to team building in New Jersey. To conclude, Zach Berman speculated about future front office moves, suggesting that Bryan McCabe could be another addition if not intercepted by the Maple Leafs, and addressed the current uncertainty regarding other Devils executives. He emphasized that Birch’s arrival should significantly improve the Devils’ farm system—considered among the league’s weakest—and that player development is critical to reducing reliance on expensive acquisitions. The episode closed with the assertion that Mehta’s moves signal an exciting, less predictable era for the Devils, promising ongoing updates and further discussion of mock drafts and organizational changes. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LODevils?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Subscribe to Locked On Devils! Follow me on the "X" app: @zachbrettberman Follow the show on the "X" app: @LockedOnDevils Listen to Locked On Devils: https://linktr.ee/LockedOnDevils For your next listen, check out the Locked On NHL podcast, where the season never ends providing national expertise with a local perspective. Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Listener Survey: We’ve put together a survey to learn more about our listeners and make your favorite podcasts even better. Go tohttps://lockedonpodcasts.com/survey/ to get started. Everyone who completes a survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $100 Amazon gift cards. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime: Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money: Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel: Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner. Visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Thumbnail credit: USA TODAY #NewJerseyDevils #Devils #NHL



Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview | First Round Series Recap | Judd'z Budz
Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview | First Round Series Recap | Judd'z Budz

The Philadelphia Flyers will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, First round recaps for both the Flyers and Penguins and Carolina vs Senators matchups as covered by Spoked Z on “Judd'z Budz” Episode 205 Be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE! PODCAST | https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/judd-budz The Sota Pod | link.chtbl.com/thesotapod TWITTER | https://twitter.com/spokedz The Sota Pod Youtube Channel! Home to EVERYTHING Minnesota Hockey & Craft Beer! On this channel, you will see highlight reels, player interviews, game previews/reviews, watchalongs, breaking news, craft beer tours, the list goes ON! Whether you follow NCAA College Hockey, MSHSL High School Hockey, NHL Prospects, the Iowa Wild, or Minnesota Wild we have SOMETHING for you! If you enjoy this type of content please leave a like and a comment, then be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with everything related to Craft Beer, NHL, and Minnesota Hockey! Follow us on our Website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Website: link.chtbl.com/thesotapod Twitter: https://twitter.com/stateofhoppy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofhoppy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesotapod ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview | First Round Series Recap | Judd'z Budz SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII9sBxB0pF5SjSIso28DKg BUSINESS - isha.jahromi@gmail.com TWITTER - https://twitter.com/visportstalk #pittsburghpenguins #philadelphiaflyers #stanleycupplayoffs #nhlbruins #boston #bruins #bostonbruins #gobruins #pastrnak #davidpastrnak #marchand #chara #timetohunt #florida #panthers #floridapanthers #flapanthers #barkov #bobrovsky #reinhart #tkachuk #matthewtkachuk #stanleycup #preds #nashville #predators #nashvillepredators #smashville #saros #forsberg #goavsgo #colorado #avalanche #coloradoavalanche #nathanmackinnon #makar #letsgopens #pittsburgh #penguins #pens #crosby #sidneycrosby #malkin #letang #lemieux #nhl #hockey #nhlhockey #podcast #hockeypodcast #nhlpodcast #podcasting #podcasts #mnwild #minnesotawild #minnesota #wild #thesotapod #sotapod #sota #juddzbudz



Inside Look: Reinhart, Benning & Greer Warmup Routine
Inside Look: Reinhart, Benning & Greer Warmup Routine

Get an unfiltered look at the pregame warmup routines of Sam Reinhart, AJ Greer and Mike Benning prior to a Panthers regular ...



GOOD BOBBY: Early heroics from Bobrovsky kept Florida in it, Sam's came though in OT win over CBJ
GOOD BOBBY: Early heroics from Bobrovsky kept Florida in it, Sam's came though in OT win over CBJ

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Nich Fairbanks(@Prudentia0) to break down the Panthers 2-1 OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida scored two power play goals in the third and OT, but if it weren't for the heroics of Sergei Bobrovsky, they would not have been in position to win. After Florida tied it at one, they took full control and flipped the possession. Blue Jackets are on the playoff bubble and were playing for the point in regulation, but after a breakaway from Matthew Tkachuk, it drew a tripping call which eventually led to the winner by Sam Reinhart. Reinhart was back in the lineup after missing Tueaday's win against Detroit, as the Panthers were without Anton Lundell and Carter Verhaeghe. There was a Panthers Debut in Cole Reinhardt and an NHL Debut, where D Mike Benning got the secondary assist in overtime. Trusted to take a roll on the power play after his experience in the NCAA and in Charlotte, Florida threw Benning into the wolves and got involved on the game winner. Florida now has won three in a row after the trade deadline as the group is playing loose. The guys give their three stars of the game, when they knew the game was won, and discuss whether the streak can continue as they begin their road trip on Sunday night in Seattle. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFloridaPanthers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthers Email: lockedonflapanthers@gmail.com #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #nhlhockey Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)



Postgame Reaction vs Columbus | 3.12.26
Postgame Reaction vs Columbus | 3.12.26

0:00 - Sergei Bobrovsky 1:30 - Mike Benning 3:08 - Sam Reinhart 4:47 - Sam Bennett Stay connected with the #FloridaPanthers: ...



Sam Reinhart Gets Winner in OT, Florida Panthers Beat Columbus Blue Jackets for 3rd Straight Win
Sam Reinhart Gets Winner in OT, Florida Panthers Beat Columbus Blue Jackets for 3rd Straight Win

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart speaks after his team beat the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime on ...



NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Panthers - March 12, 2026
NHL Highlights | Blue Jackets vs. Panthers - March 12, 2026

Sam Reinhart scored the game-winning goal in overtime and added an assist to help the Florida Panthers secure a 2-1 win ...




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