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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Last April, Bill Zito made a trade that many Panther fans wrote off as a necessary loss. It was a salary dump trade. Zito got rid of the Brett Connolly contract and a former first rounder in Henrik Borgstrom, who was unlikely to return to South Florida, after tension with the previous front office. In … Continue reading Panthers Defense Notes: Carlsson Looks to Keep Spot, new guy Lindbohm chases History

Well, here we go. Evander Kane is a free agent. The talented and troubled winger has been in a firestorm of controversy over the past several months, including: a messy public divorce and custody battle, bankruptcy proceedings due to a gambling addiction that have him millions in debt, allegations for betting on his own games, … Continue reading Florida Panthers Should Not Sign Evander Kane

Although it is still a long time away, the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline, the Florida Panthers can still bolster their roster in preparation for a Stanley Cup run in the spring. The Panthers have a few needs that can be patched. Bill Zito has over $4.5 million in cap to work at the deadline and … Continue reading Trade Deadline Targets for the Florida Panthers in January 2022