WhyHockey Podcast 10.29.26: A Halloween Panthers Check In
After 13 games of the new season, where do the Panthers stand in the grand scheme of the league? Tommy and I look over that and more including:
1:00: Another Matt rant about how the NHL can’t bear to say the words “Heated Rivalry”
8:00: Let’s place the Florida Panthers first 13 games into context
16:15: Should there be concerns about the offensive production for Lundell’s line?
24:00: The Panthers 5v5 offense is coming along slowly. How big a worry should that be?
35:15: Another well earned Seth Jones love fest
44:15: The Tkachuks are good at this hockey thing
52:45: (Maybe too much) talk about Radko Gudas
1:01:45: The goalies have been… good? At least not that bad?
1:06:30: Hellebuyck to the Devils!
1:13:30: Another Tommy rant about Rick Tocchet
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20 Oct 2026
WhyHockey Podcast 10.20.26: CJ Turtoro talks his new site PostHockey.com
CJ Turtoro has been a fixture on Hockey Twitter for his analytics work for a long time, and he has launched a new site called PostHockey.com where he’s put together some very interesting tools and numbers. I had a chance to catch up with him to talk about that and more including:
4:45: Why did CJ want to create Posthockey as he did?
12:25: Going beyond WAR and trying to quantify individual skillsets in ways the public analytics sphere hasn’t done before
17:15: How the badges as they work on the site help unlock the site for most users, and how they may help people better understand tactical elements of the game
25:15: What are CJ’s favorite badges?
29:45: CJ’s Panthers thoughts
35:45: CJ roots for the Devils, so how about some quick Devils thoughts?
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8 Oct 2026
WhyHockey Podcast 10.8.26: No more serious injuries, please
The new season has begun, and the Panthers have already dealt with some terrible injury luck again. Tommy and I look over that and a whole lot more around the league including:
3:15: Hot For Hockey lasted less time than a head of lettuce! Guys, just interface with Heated Rivalry directly already!
23:30: Important point about the NHL not interfacing with these shows directly and in good faith and where those dollars could end up
29:40: The Panthers have had some gruesome injuries (and offense), but their defense looks locked in! What about the messy PP?
53:40: Tommy loves Rick Tocchet! I meant pointing out why Rick Tocchet hockey can look like this!
1:10:30: On Larkin and Hellebuyck
Enjoy the show!
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