Welcome to part 2 of a 2 part selection about the new head coach and general manager of the Florida Panthers Tom Rowe. Part 1 is right here: https://thepuckunderthesun.com/2016/11/28/feature-the-rise-of-tom-rowe-part-1/ Here we go: SAN ANTONIO AND PORTLAND On November 8, 2013 the Florida Panthers fired head coach Kevin Dineen. Dineen went out after the Panthers started … Continue reading FEATURE: The Rise of Tom Rowe, Part 2

Who is Tom Rowe? The question has been on many Panthers fans minds for the past year? I will tell you who he is. Here we go: EARLY LIFE Tom Rowe was born on May 23rd, 1956 in Lynn, Massachusetts. PLAYING CAREER Rowe decided to play pro hockey. In 1976 both the now defunct WHA … Continue reading FEATURE: The Rise of Tom Rowe, Part 1

The Florida Panthers lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 last night. The players weren't the only losers that ning in the organization though, as both head coach Gerard Gallant and assistant coach Mike Kelly were fired. The moves were so sudden. While nothing should come as a surprise (proof is this offseason) with the Panthers … Continue reading Panthers fire Gerard Gallant

Happy Black Friday everyone! The Panthers have played the first 20 games and they are 10-9-1. RECAPS Saturday November 19th @ Ottawa Win 4-1 Lu! Lu! Was the chant all night from Panther nation. Roberto Luongo was at his best form Saturday as he made 39 saves on 40 shots. The Panthers were able to … Continue reading The Panther Prowler 20

New York Rangers (+3) Montreal Canadiens (-1) Chicago Blackhawks (+2) Pittsburgh Penguins (-1) St Louis Blues (+9) Tampa Bay Lightning (+3) Washington Capitals (+1) Edmonton Oilers (-5) Columbus Blue Jackets (+12) Florida Panthers (+6) Ottawa Senators (-1) San Jose Sharks (+3) Boston Bruins (-1) New Jersey Devils (-1) Dallas Stars (+10) Anaheim Ducks (+1) Philadelphia … Continue reading NHL Tri-Weekly Power Rankings: Nov 3, 2016 to Nov 22, 2016

The Panthers injury cycle continued today. The good news- After missing the first 19 games of the season with a hand injury, Center Nick Bjugstad is set to return. The bad news- Defenseman Alex Petrovic had an MRI today and it revealed he had a broken ankle after blocking a shot. Petro will Ben out … Continue reading Panthers get Bjugstad back as another one bites the dust

Every Panthers fan's prayer for this year was that the Cats would not be struck by injuries. They weren't struck by injuries, they were dismantled early on. Table of Injuries Ekblad (Whiplash)- 9/18 to 10/8- 0 games Bjugstad (Arm)- 10/4 to Present- 17 games Huberdeau (Achilles Tendon)- 10/8 to Present- 17 Games Jokinen (Knee)- 10/20 … Continue reading Injuries and Struggles are hurting the Panthers