After one of their most successful seasons in franchise history, the Florida Panthers find themselves under pressure to repeat their success, especially with captain Aleksander Barkov set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-22 season and Jonathan Huberdeau’s contract expiring the next offseason. Related: THW 2021 NHL Draft Guide With both of those
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news as teams prepare to submit their NHL Expansion Draft lists on the 17th of July. The Florida Panthers are a team making moves in that regard, as are the Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche. Speaking of the Avs, negotiations are far apart between the team and Gabriel
This season, Aleksander Barkov again showed why he’s one of the best two-way forwards in today’s NHL. The Florida Panthers’ captain electrified audiences with his elite playmaking and goal-scoring ability, so much so that it won him the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the best defensive forward in 2020-21. What Barkov Brought to the Table
The 2020-21 season was business as usual for Florida Panthers superstar Jonathan Huberdeau. The Quebec-native had his third consecutive season at over a point-per-game pace, registering 20 goals and 61 points in 55 games this year. His 61 points had him tied for 11th in the NHL while his 41 assists were the eighth-most in
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks and forward Elias Pettersson will likely land on a short-term bridge deal, the Buffalo Sabres are still negotiating Jack Eichels’ injury situation before allowing him to speak with other teams about a trade, and the New Jersey Devils are kicking tires on defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. The Philadelphia
On May 30, Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones announced that he will not re-sign with them at this point in time. Instead, he will test the waters to see what he can find in free agency next offseason. With a team that is on the verge of a massive shift after walking away from
Defenseman Tyson Barrie did exactly what he set out to do this season: join a team that could up his offensive numbers and give him an opportunity to extend his NHL career, while making as much money as possible and getting an offer from the highest bidder. It’s worked so well that Barrie may have
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news that Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Archibald will have a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. Meanwhile there is talk about Alex Ovechkin’s need for a new contract and roster changes the St. Louis Blues might be making. The Florida Panthers might start a rookie in
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers are making a change in goal for Game 2 versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. Meanwhile, in Edmonton, Oilers’ goaltender Mike Smith is looking forward to erasing the memory of last year’s play-in round. The Arizona Coyotes might be a team with interest in Jack Eichel
The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face-off in the first ever Stanley Cup Playoffs rendition of the Battle of Florida. The Panthers will have home-ice advantage against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, finishing with four more points in the regular season. Each team will have its work cut out for them
After five years of inept roster moves, failed head coaching hires, and falling just short, the Florida Panthers have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a 7-4 win against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, April 27, the Panthers clinched a playoff spot during the regular season for the first time since 2015-16.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers have made a trade which opens up the door for the Panthers to go shopping before the trade deadline. Meanwhile, there are questions as to what the Boston Bruins will do before the April 12th deadline, as one of the rumored targets in Kyle
On April 4, the Florida Panthers finally got their star players back from injury, forwards Aleksander Barkov and Patric Hornqvist. This was a major sigh of relief as the team was getting riddled with injuries in the last couple weeks of March. The team managed to hold their own without their presence as they went
On June 23, 2017, the Florida Panthers drafted a young redhead forward by the name of Owen Tippett with their 10th overall pick. He proceeded to play in seven games in his first NHL season that same year, but soon was relegated to the Springfield Thunderbirds in the AHL for further development. During his two
As it stands today, the Florida Panthers are one of the top teams in the NHL, but every team has its weaknesses, and they are not exempt from that. With their main needs being bottom-six forwards and bottom-four defensemen, here are some trade options the team should go for. Dante Fabbro With many reports coming
The Florida Panthers had a crazy month of February, highlighted by late comebacks and knocking off Cup contender teams. As a result of their recent success, they entered the month of March tied for first in the Discover Central Divison with the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Cardiac Cats Strike Again It seems
The Florida Panthers have been very consistent to start the season, as they have followed up any kind of loss this season (OTL, SOL, or regulation) with a win. The team is 9-2-2 and has 20 points, good for second in the Discover Central Division. After facing some of the weaker teams in their first
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are reports that Tony DeAngelo is getting a ton of interest from teams around the NHL. Does that mean the New York Rangers will be able to move the defenseman in the next couple of days? Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman drops a few newsworthy notes regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal