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WhyHockey

WhyHockey
Florida Panthers
NHL
Heated Rivalry
Hockey
Hockey Analytics
LGBTQ+ Representation
Sports Media
Philadelphia Flyers
Boston Bruins
Pokemon
Tampa Bay Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks
Mikko Rantanen
Seth Jones
Spencer Knight
Mark Jankowski
Colorado Avalanche
Dallas Stars
NHL Injuries
Connor Mcdavid

Panthers & Flyers & Avalanche Opinions, NHL Prospect Rankings, NHL News whyhockey.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

David Dwork of the Hockey News and the Hockey Show joins me to go over how quiet the Panthers trade deadline turned out, plus plenty on the future for this team including:

2:30: Was this an unsurprisingly quiet trade deadline for the Panthers?

9:15... more

It’s time for a new WhyHockey show right as the Olympics get underway, but there are Florida Panthers items to attend to first. We get to a lot on this show including:

4:30: Should the Panthers throw in the towel on the 2025-26 postseason?

13:30: T... more

On the newest WhyHockey show, Tommy headed to Detroit for Sergei Fedorov’s jersey retirement night and he talks about the experience here plus much more including:

0:00: Tommy’s experience at Sergei Fedorov’s jersey retirement night

13:00: Gary Be... more

Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers joins me to talk about covering and experience the Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in person and much more including:

2:45: What is it like to cover a Winter Classic in person?

7:30: What does it mean for someon... more

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Recent Guests

David Dwork
Writer for The Hockey News and host on The Hockey Show
The Hockey News; The Hockey Show
Episode: WhyHockey 3.12.26: David Dwork on the Panthers trade deadline and "tanking"
Armando Velez
Panthers analyst and host of Locked On Panthers podcast
Locked On Panthers
Episode: WhyHockey 1.6.26: Armando Velez on the Winter Classic and the Panthers current position
Louis Boulet
Hockey analyst, creator of LB Hockey, and Pokemon enthusiast
LB Hockey
Episode: WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over

Hosts

Matt Lichtenstadter
Host of the show with frequent co-hosting duties; appears across multiple episodes; associated with hockey analysis and podcast commentary.
Tommy Kroolkowski
Co-host with frequent involvement in episodes and analysis across a range of hockey topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • It's gold Jerry

    IT'S GOLD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PTP_TJ
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Hockey Talk

    Thomas and Matthew know their prospects and provide great insights on the NHL and all the latest events. Lots of fun, you should check it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    31Mike13
    Canada11 years ago
  • Top Notch

    These guys are great, and really know their NHL hockey. Depth of knowledge of prospects, is off the charts. Especially for Panthers and Flyers. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12345678987654321😃
    Canada11 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few reviews emphasize nostalgia and personal anecdotes from hosts, which add relatable context to technical discussions.
Positive sentiment about the depth of hockey knowledge and host chemistry.
Listeners appreciate the blend of traditional hockey analysis with analytics and cross-topic discussions.
The show is praised for timely takes on injuries, prospects, and current NHL events, and for engaging conversations that feel both informed and accessible.
Guests and insights are regularly highlighted as strong reasons to listen, with some episodes noted for thoughtful discussions on leagues and representation in hockey.
Listeners often cite this as a must-listen for fans who want both the narrative and the numbers behind hockey talk.

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Apple Podcasts
#30
Philippines/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#36
China/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#87
Austria/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#129
Netherlands/Sports/Hockey

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WhyHockey 11.19.25: How concerned should you be about the Panthers at the quarter pole?
Q: How is the dynamic of other podcasts affecting listeners?
Podcasts are often competing for listener attention, and it's important to highlight the personalities of players to draw in an audience.
WhyHockey 11.19.25: How concerned should you be about the Panthers at the quarter pole?
Q: How worried should you be about this team?
Worried on a scale of 1 to 10 would be about a 4 or 5, as there are many factors at play affecting the team's performance.
WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over
Q: What example can you provide to illustrate your work in hockey analytics?
Boulet discusses his experience in a contest analyzing player impacts on passing sequences.
WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over
Q: Can you tell us about how you got into hockey analytics?
Louis Boulet shares his background of being a math and hockey enthusiast and his journey to building a career in hockey analytics.

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What is WhyHockey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hockey-focused show that blends in-depth NHL team discussion, prospect analysis, and current season scrutiny with light touches of hockey analytics and pop culture elements. Recurrent topics center on the Florida Panthers, playoff races, injuries, and roster decisions, with frequent reference to the broader NHL landscape, notable players, and analytics concepts. A standout aspect is the hosts' willingness to blend traditional hockey analysis with data-driven metrics and occasional crossovers into adjacent interests (including LGBTQ+ representation in hockey and analytics conversations), which can provide listeners with both conventional insights and fresh perspectives for evaluating teams and players. The show's episode mix—ranging from t... more

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