Pos: Defenseman STATS: 74 GP, 1 G, 16 A, 17 PTS Kulikov is the longest tenured Panther and the only one around since I became a fan in 2009-10. He had a great 2015-16 campaign. He is a great two-way defenseman. He started to struggle a bit in my opinon after being named to Russia's … Continue reading Player Rewinds: Dmitri Kulikov

In 2017-18, the NHL will welcome a 31sr team. It's location Quebec... nope, Hamilton... nope, Seattle... nope; the location is none other than the Sin City itself Las Vegas, Nevada. I'm opposed to this for many reasons. This is my reaction: Why NHL? Why NHL? Do you know what you are doing! Vegas is a … Continue reading NHL to Expand to Las Vegas Reaction

Pos: Defenseman STATS: 78 GP, 15 G, 21 A, 36 PTS Aaron Ekblad the 2014 1st overall pick entered his sophomore year and had a great one. He was a little weak on the defensive side but his offensive game was great. Ekblad scored a ton of goals. Ekblad is a key player to this … Continue reading Player Rewinds: Aaron Ekblad

Let's break down this most recent cap freeing trade. Marc Savard was acquired in the Reilly Smith deal. He has not played since 2010-11 due to concussions. Matt Cooke put a cheap shot on him. He came back for 25 games but was not himself before suffering his 2nd concussion in 9 months that prematurely … Continue reading Trade Breakdown: Marc Savard and 2018 2nd Round Pick for Two Prospects

Pos: Defense STATS: 47 GP, 0 G, 4 A, 4 PTS In a season plagued by injuries, Kampfer didn't see much action. He came close to scoring goals twice only to have them waved off by the refs. Kampfer had a good season all in all. He is an offensive defenseman. I think he is … Continue reading Player Rewinds: Steven Kampfer

Never to return to playing hockey Marc Savard and his cap hit have been traded to New Jersey as well as a 2nd round pick in exchange for two prospects Graham Black and Paul Thompson both who are forwards. They are headed to Springfield this season.  This is a cap Space clearing move.