What Would a 36 Team NHL Look Like?

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

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

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?