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The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers are set to meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three years, and Paul Bissonnette lost no time stirring the pot.
On Friday's episode of the “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast, Bissonnette took direct aim at the Panthers, sending a direct warning their way.
“Now it's on to Goliath, the Florida Panthers, and we have unfinished business with you,” Bissonnette said.
Bissonnette went on to mention a few Panthers players, including forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett.
“You hear that, 'Bennett the Menace'?” Bissonnette said. ”Hi, Matthew! We just took down your brother Brady, and now we're coming for you.”
Bissonnette also reserved a special moment for new Panthers forward Brad Marchand.
“My arch (expletive) nemesis,” Bissonnette said. “I'm going to take you down, once and for all. You hear me, Brad!? You’re going down, buddy. Put the war paint on because it’s our time. It’s our year.
”Go, Leafs, Go! Go, Leafs, Go! Yes!”
Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) looks on during a stoppage of play.Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Florida reached the second round by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, winning all three on the road. Toronto eliminated the Ottawa Senators in six games, with the final game played in Toronto.
Toronto won the Atlantic Division over the Panthers and enters the second round holding home-ice advantage. Florida, however, dominated the Leafs in the regular season, taking three of four games between both franchises.
Game 1 between the Leafs and the Panthers is scheduled for Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena, with the last postseason meeting between both teams ending with Florida beating the Leafs in five games back in 2023.
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On Friday's episode of the “Spittin’ Chiclets” podcast, Bissonnette took direct aim at the Panthers, sending a direct warning their way.
“Now it's on to Goliath, the Florida Panthers, and we have unfinished business with you,” Bissonnette said.
Bissonnette went on to mention a few Panthers players, including forwards Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett.
“You hear that, 'Bennett the Menace'?” Bissonnette said. ”Hi, Matthew! We just took down your brother Brady, and now we're coming for you.”
Bissonnette also reserved a special moment for new Panthers forward Brad Marchand.
“My arch (expletive) nemesis,” Bissonnette said. “I'm going to take you down, once and for all. You hear me, Brad!? You’re going down, buddy. Put the war paint on because it’s our time. It’s our year.
”Go, Leafs, Go! Go, Leafs, Go! Yes!”
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Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) looks on during a stoppage of play.Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Florida reached the second round by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games, winning all three on the road. Toronto eliminated the Ottawa Senators in six games, with the final game played in Toronto.
Toronto won the Atlantic Division over the Panthers and enters the second round holding home-ice advantage. Florida, however, dominated the Leafs in the regular season, taking three of four games between both franchises.
Game 1 between the Leafs and the Panthers is scheduled for Monday, May 5 at 8 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena, with the last postseason meeting between both teams ending with Florida beating the Leafs in five games back in 2023.
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Related: NHL Delivers First Official Update on Maple Leafs-Panthers Series
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