Territory Talk: Draft Lottery Reactions; Checking in on Playoffs (Ep. 398)

About this episode

The episode discusses the Florida Panthers' position in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and the current state of the playoffs.

The balls didn’t bounce in favor of the Florida Panthers. On the latest episode of Territory Talk, co-hosts Doug Plagens and Jameson Olive talk through how the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery unfolded. With the Panthers ending up with the ninth pick, the duo dives into a few options the two-time Stanley Cup champions are now staring down. Plus, a look into the current state of the playoffs. Highlights include: • The Maple Leafs win the lottery. (3:00) • The Panthers have plenty of options with ninth pick. (10:00) • Checking in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (21:30)

People in this episode

Hosts: Doug Plagens, Jameson Olive

Topics covered

• NHL Draft Lottery
• Florida Panthers
• Stanley Cup Playoffs
• hockey analysis
• draft options

Keywords

• NHL
• Draft Lottery
• Florida Panthers
• Stanley Cup
• Maple Leafs
• hockey
• playoffs
• draft options

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Florida Panthers, Maple Leafs

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