Monthly Record: 7-6-1 Point Percentage: .535 Best Game: Nov 19 @ Ottawa W 4-1 Worst Game: Nov 17 @ Toronto L 6-1 THREE STARS OF THE MONTH 1st Star #1 Roberto Luongo 9 Games, 5-3-1, .939 SVPCT, 1.96 GAA Luongo was definetly the hero in a lot of the games he played in. He … Continue reading Monthly Report: November 2016
FEATURE: The Rise of Tom Rowe, Part 2
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
FEATURE: The Rise of Tom Rowe, Part 1
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
Panthers fire Gerard Gallant
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
The Panther Prowler 20
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
State of the Panthers: Thanksgiving 2016-17
Happy Thanksgiving! While everyone celebrates by eating turkey, counting their blessings, preparing for Black Friday or Watching football, it's time to review the 1st part of the season: Our record: 10-9-1; 21 points; 0.525 Point Percentage Last year's record at this point: 8-9-4; 20 points; 0.476 Point Percentage +\-: +1 point(s) Best Win: October 30th … Continue reading State of the Panthers: Thanksgiving 2016-17
The NHL’s 31st Franchise will be known as the:
Last night, history was made as the 31st franchise in the NHL revealed their new logo. The Las Vegas Golden Knights will become the first professional sports franchise to play in the Sin City. Last night, Vegas Owner Bill Foley, GM George McPhee and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hosted an event that revealed the logo. … Continue reading The NHL’s 31st Franchise will be known as the:
NHL Tri-Weekly Power Rankings: Nov 3, 2016 to Nov 22, 2016
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
Panthers get Bjugstad back as another one bites the dust
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
The Panther Prowler #19
RECAPS PANTHERS OVERCOME AWFUL OFFICICATING AND BEAT THE ISLANDERS IN OVERTIME Islanders 2 Panthers 3 OT (Saturday) I wrote an article about the officiating preview for this game, and although the officiating was bad, hockey ops in Toronto deserve a ton of responsibility. They ruled no goalie interference on the Islanders 2nd goal. Ekblad scored … Continue reading The Panther Prowler #19
