Sergei vs. Spencer: The Deeper Numbers

It is no secret that the Florida Panthers are struggling to win hockey games this year. Blame has flown everywhere, notably on Head Coach Paul Maurice. While I am not excusing Maurice's follies, as his team as constantly blown leads by playing a style they just don't have the personnel to pull off, and his … Continue reading Sergei vs. Spencer: The Deeper Numbers

Blockbuster

Last night, Bill Zito struck arguably the biggest trade the NHL has seen since the salary cap was implemented. In one fell swoop, the all-time leading Florida Panthers scorer Jonathan Huberdeau, Defenseman Mackenzie Weegar and prospect forward Cole Schwindt were no longer Panthers. Why would Zito make such a monumental move after a President's Trophy … Continue reading Blockbuster

The Panthers Coaching Search is a Colossal Disaster

We're a little over three weeks removed from the Florida Panthers fall from grace at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Panthers still haven't resolved their coaching status. After the disgraced resignation of Joel Quenneville, interim head coach Andrew Brunette led the team to put up an impressive 51-18-6 during his run … Continue reading The Panthers Coaching Search is a Colossal Disaster

Should the Panthers rest their star players to prevent injury?

With only twelve games left in the regular season, the 2021-22 Florida Panthers have already proven themselves to be the best team in franchise history and it isn't particularly close. Already eclipsing a team high in points and wins, the Panthers stars have shone bright, with Jonathan Huberdeau putting together the first 100-point campaign in … Continue reading Should the Panthers rest their star players to prevent injury?

Panthers Defense Notes: Carlsson Looks to Keep Spot, new guy Lindbohm chases History

Last April, Bill Zito made a trade that many Panther fans wrote off as a necessary loss. It was a salary dump trade. Zito got rid of the Brett Connolly contract and a former first rounder in Henrik Borgstrom, who was unlikely to return to South Florida, after tension with the previous front office. In … Continue reading Panthers Defense Notes: Carlsson Looks to Keep Spot, new guy Lindbohm chases History