Recently, groups from both Salt Lake City and Atlanta have announced their intentions to bring an NHL franchise to their respective cities. With the NHL very unlikely to relocate any of the established 32 franchises, it seems almost certain that if the NHL chooses to grant The Crossroads of the West its first NHL franchise … Continue reading What Would a 36 Team NHL Look Like?
Don’t Cry Because it’s Over, Smile Because it Happened
Well the 2022-23 Florida Panthers season is over and it had some of the biggest highs and lows I've ever experienced as a fan. From a difficult Regular Season to an improbable Playoff Run that ultimately fell short, the 2022-23 Florida Panthers will be a team that I will remember forever. The pain of losing … Continue reading Don’t Cry Because it’s Over, Smile Because it Happened
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
Round 2 Preview: Battle of Florida, Part 2
There is a popular internet meme of a GTA: San Andreas character saying "Ah s***, here we go again". I imagine that is how most Panther fans felt when the Tampa Bay Lightning finished off the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night to advance to the second round. The Lightning are looking for their third consecutive … Continue reading Round 2 Preview: Battle of Florida, Part 2
Panthers-Capitals Series Recap
Well it's finally over. The Florida Panthers finally snapped their 26 year playoff series win drought w/ a 4-3 overtime victory in Capital One Arena Friday night, to win their first round series against the Capitals in 6 games. Let's take a quick look at this historic Panther series. THE COMEBACK CATS The Florida Panthers … Continue reading Panthers-Capitals Series Recap
Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
Today is the day. The President's Trophy winning Florida Panthers enter the playoffs with their best shot to capture their first Stanley Cup in Franchise history. However, in order to reach the promised land, the Panthers must change history. The Panthers have not won a playoff series since their magical run in 1996, when they … Continue reading Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Florida Panthers
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?
Cat Scraps I: Pre-Deadline Thoughts
I decided I'm gonna try to share my thoughts in a bulletin-point format on the Panthers in a new series I call Cat Scraps. Andrew Brunette's statement about Aaron Ekblad's health brought a sigh of relief to many Panther fans. Brunette said there was no structural damage, meaning no ligaments were torn, which would likely … Continue reading Cat Scraps I: Pre-Deadline Thoughts