DEVELOPING: Matthew Tkachuk "Undecided" on getting surgery + Should the Cats wait to extend Mikkola?

On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) is here to discuss the latest news on Matthew Tkachuk remaining undecided on whether he should get his surgery for his torn abductor and hernia suffered at the Four Nations. He discussed the timeline with ESPN on how long he'd be out if he were to get operated. How does his decision (or lack thereof) effect how the Panthers go about things? The Athletic put out their yearly contract efficiency rankings, where do the Panthers stand this offseason? Niko Mikkola is eligible for an extension, but would it be smart for the Panthers to sign him to one before the season starts, or should they wait until the 2026 offseason to see what their options are, along with the possibility of the cap going above the projected $104M comes next offseason? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Twitter: @LO_FLAPanthersEmail: [email protected] #FloridaPanthers #Panthers #nhlhockeySupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! GametimeToday'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 MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins!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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.