Dale Tallon is rumored to be looking for a scoring winger. This is not good news for Radim Vrbata. Vrbata although he has 7 assists, has only scored 3 goals all of them in a hat trick effort against the Anaheim Ducks. At 36 years old Vrbata is in his last year according to some … Continue reading Let’s look at who is on the Panthers trade block
The Most Frustrating Team in the NHL?
In professional sports, frustration is natural. Whether it be because a team isn't living up to it's potential or they can't get anywhere in the playoffs, many fans get frustrated with their team. The 2016-17 Florida Panthers season was probably the most frustrating sports seasons for most South Florida sports fans in a long time. … Continue reading The Most Frustrating Team in the NHL?
The Panthers Defense is Lacking Energy
The Florida Panthers lost again last night because of the other team scoring more goals than an acceptable amount. The Florida Panthers defensive lines just can’t seem to click which in addition to bad play by goalie James Reimer has led to the Panthers allowing 15 goals this week. The Columbus Blue Jackets scored 7 … Continue reading The Panthers Defense is Lacking Energy
Michael Haley brings a much needed security guard attitude to the team
On Thursday night, Panthers nation suffered through 90 seconds of agony during a commercial break. What happened to cause this suffering? Right before the commercial break, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Josh Manson delivered a high cross check to the head of Panthers star center Aleksander Barkov. Barkov looked to be in pain. Barkov has a long … Continue reading Michael Haley brings a much needed security guard attitude to the team
Panthers sign G Antti Niemi
After starting veteran goalie Roberto Luongo was injured earlier this season and is still dealing with the lingering injury the Panthers resort to former Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Antti Niemi off waivers after the goalie let up 16 goals in 3 games. The Panthers needed a backup goalie to backup James Reimer but Niemi just isn’t … Continue reading Panthers sign G Antti Niemi
Panthers 3 game skid shines dark light over team’s fate
The Florida Panthers are 2-4-0 and are on a 3 game skid with all 3 losses coming from the Keystone State including two from the two time defending Stanley cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins. While the Panthers held on with the Pens losing 4-3 in both games including a great effort in the final minute, a … Continue reading Panthers 3 game skid shines dark light over team’s fate
Panthers alternating Luongo and Reimer at net
The Florida Panthers so far this season have been playing goalies Roberto Luongo and James Reimer every other game possibly to rest up. This is an idea that will suit the Panthers well as the majority of the teams that did this sort of things made the playoffs and that is exactly where the Panthers … Continue reading Panthers alternating Luongo and Reimer at net
Interview with Ian McCoshen
Thank you Mr. Drance and Ian McCoshen! 1. What was it like being picked in the 2nd round by the Panthers in 2013? "It was really exciting. It's something that you work towards as a hockey player, it's a goal that you want to achieve, but it's just a stepping stone. You're still trying to … Continue reading Interview with Ian McCoshen
Prediction Contest Standings after Week 1
@JonathanMReich 2-0 @fluffyman47 2-0 @Pantherfan87 2-0 @TVriesenga 2-0 @sun_puck … Continue reading Prediction Contest Standings after Week 1
Panthers overcome awful officiating to win 5-4 in their home opener
Lightning 4 Panthers 5 Goals: Kucherov (2); Namestinkov (2); Dadonov (1); Bjugstad (1); Point (2); Sceviour (1); McCann (1); Trocheck (1); Johnson (1) My 3 Stars: 1st- Trocheck 2nd- Dadonov 3rd- McCann Winning Goalie: James Reimer (1-0-0; 26/30; 3 Earned Goals) Losing Goalie: Andrei Vasilevskiy (1-1-0; 43/48; 5 Earned Goals) Notes Officiating was awful. The … Continue reading Panthers overcome awful officiating to win 5-4 in their home opener
