After missing most of training camp with an undisclosed injury, Panthers Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky returns to his spot between the pipes tonight as the 1-0-0 Panthers look to sweep the two game set against the 0-3-0 Chicago Blackhawks. SEASON SERIES The Panthers won game one on Sunday by a score of 5-2. Jonathan Huberdeau put … Continue reading Game 2 Preview: Bobrovsky Returns as Florida battles Chicago
Game 1 Recap: Luostarinen; Huberdeau lead Panthers to 5-2 victory on Opening Night
Eetu Luostarinen didn't waste much time in scoring his first career goal in his Panthers debut. The 22 year old Finn scored the game winning goal on a 2 on 1 with a snipe past Collin Delia 22 seconds after the Blackhawks tied the game. This goal put the Panthers up 3 to 2 and … Continue reading Game 1 Recap: Luostarinen; Huberdeau lead Panthers to 5-2 victory on Opening Night
Game 1 Preview: Chicago @ Florida-Yandle’s Whining Prevails as Driedger leads the Cats to start the Season
The Florida Panthers finally open their 2020-21 season a few days late as they face the Chicago Blackhawks at the BB&T Center on Sunday January 17, 2021 at 7:00pm. THE OPPOSITION CHICAGWOAH The former juggernaut Blackhawks, who won 3 cups in 6 years, are in the midst of a rebuild. They lost Corey Crawford and … Continue reading Game 1 Preview: Chicago @ Florida-Yandle’s Whining Prevails as Driedger leads the Cats to start the Season
2021 Season Preview: Pivotal Season for the Franchise as the Zito Era Begins
Hello everybody and happy New Year! The Florida Panthers enter the 2020-21 season a changed team. Nearly a third of the team's projected opening night roster were not on the team when they shook hands with the Islanders in August following their elimination. The team has a new General Manager in Bill Zito and the … Continue reading 2021 Season Preview: Pivotal Season for the Franchise as the Zito Era Begins
New Cats on the Block Part 1: Rookies that Could Make the Starting Lineup in 2020-21
With the first season of the Bill Zito era about to get underway, the Florida Panthers made a lot of changes to their roster in the Coronavirus offseason. Notable players exited including Evengii Dadonov, Brian Boyle, Erik Haula, Lucas Wallmark and likely Mike Hoffman to free agency. The Panthers also subtracted Mike Matheson, Colton Sceviour … Continue reading New Cats on the Block Part 1: Rookies that Could Make the Starting Lineup in 2020-21
What would the NHL Look Like if COVID causes restrictions on Border Travel
Because the consensus of the general American public are that they are a bunch of idiots, Coronavirus is once again surging in the United States. With politicians more interested in playing games over who keeps power than saving lives, Coronavirus will not leave American shores for a long period of time due to the sheer … Continue reading What would the NHL Look Like if COVID causes restrictions on Border Travel
Florida Panthers Draft Class of 2020
Bill Zito's first draft is in the books. Let's take a look at the nine newest Panthers. Anton Lundell Panthers draft pick Anton Lundell Position: Center Drafted: 1st Round 12th Overall Country: Finland 2019-20 Stats: HIFK Helsinki (Liiga); 44 GP, 10-18-28 Projected NHL Arrival: Mid 2020-21 Height: 6'1 Weight: 185 Potential: 2nd Line Center Overview: … Continue reading Florida Panthers Draft Class of 2020
Panthers GM Search Part 2
I've decided to make this series five parts. Craig Billington Image credit to The Denver Post Current Position: Assistant General Manager Current Team: Colorado Avalanche Resume: A former NHL Goaltender, Craig Billington has served in the Colorado Avalanche organization for several years. Billington became the Assistant GM of the Avalanche in 2009. Billington serves as … Continue reading Panthers GM Search Part 2
Panthers GM Search Part 1
Well, Dale Tallon is done. The Panthers need a new General Manager. I have researched 20 options which will be divided into 4 parts of 5 candidates. Here is Part 1 of our search. I will be giving each candidate a grade from A+ to F- Eric Joyce Eric Joyce, the assistant GM of the … Continue reading Panthers GM Search Part 1
Recat: Panthers come out flatfooted against the Lightning
Only three words can be expressed as a positive for this game. Those being "It doesn't count". Nonetheless, the Panthers pathetic effort against the Lightning deserves heavy scrutiny, especially as the Lightning were absent the talents of Victor Hedman and Steven Stamkos. The Panthers had Aaron Ekblad and Mackenzie Weegar absent and this definitely hurt … Continue reading Recat: Panthers come out flatfooted against the Lightning