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
The already tense atmosphere before tonight’s game will be only amplified by tonight’s officials
The Panthers fan base spent the offseason on Twitter criticizing or praising the moves made by the Panthers and getting rallied up for the new season. However the one thing that was talked about most and especially dominated Panthers twitter early in the offseason was Trocheck was Tripped. If you are a new NHL fan … Continue reading The already tense atmosphere before tonight’s game will be only amplified by tonight’s officials
The Panther Prowler #18
NEWS JOKINEN BACK, BJUGSTAD SHOULD BE BACK ON TUESDAY Jussi Jokinen is back from injury. He returned on Thursday and was pointless against the San Jose Sharks. Nick Bjugstad is skating and he will return on the road trip. PANTHERS TRADE KAMPFER TO THE RANGERS FOR MCILRATH The Panthers traded Defenseman Steven Kampfer to the … Continue reading The Panther Prowler #18
Panther Prospect Update #2: Top 10 Panthers Prospects (October 12-November 11, 2016)
Welcome to the Monthly edition of the Top 10 Panthers Prospects. After a hard fought October, these are the rankings: (Based on performances from the past month) Key Injury/Injuries: #2 F Jayce Hawryluk (Hand) Players who have played 5+ NHL games since last update: #3 Denis Malgin, #FR9 Shane Harper TOP 9 FORWARDS TOP 6 … Continue reading Panther Prospect Update #2: Top 10 Panthers Prospects (October 12-November 11, 2016)
Panthers trade Kampfer to the Rangers
The Panthers have traded Defenseman Steven Kampfer with a conditional 7th round pick to the New York Rangers for Dylan McIlrath. STEVEN KAMPFER Kampfer was the 7th defenseman in Florida for a couple of years. In 73 games with the Panthers, he has scored 2 goals and 6 assists which is 8 points. He had … Continue reading Panthers trade Kampfer to the Rangers
Panthers find themselves in a similar situation as last year
This year the Panthers went 5-6-1 in their first 12 games. Last year they went 5-4-3 in their first 12. That is only a 2 point difference. In their first 20 games last year they went 8-8-4 in their first 20. They weren't in a playoff spot then. It prompted Miami Herald beat writer George … Continue reading Panthers find themselves in a similar situation as last year
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GAME RECAPS Embarrassed in Buffalo October 29, 2016- @ Buffalo Lost 0-3 The Panthers played their worst game in a long time last Saturday, as they were EMBARRASED by the Buffalo Sabres. The goals were scored by Larsson, Okposo and Reinhart as the Panthers penalty kill went 2 for 4. Panther of the Game: Keith … Continue reading The Panther Prowler 17
Advanced Statistics in Hockey, Part 2: Zone Starts and Time %& Points/60 minutes of ice time
Welcome to Part 2 of my hockey analytics research. Part 1 is right here: https://thepuckunderthesun.com/2016/10/22/introduction-to-advanced-statistics-in-hockey-corsi-fenwick-and-the-problems-with/ Anyway in that article I examined the basic advanced statistics which were +/-, Corsi and Fenwick. This is a quick review: +/-: Goals For by Player's Team while he is on the ice - Goals Against on Player's Team while … Continue reading Advanced Statistics in Hockey, Part 2: Zone Starts and Time %& Points/60 minutes of ice time
NHL Tri-Weekly Update: October 12-November 2, 2016
Welcome to The Puck Under the Sun's Tri Weekly Update. After every three weeks, I will review the NHL. Let's get started. THREE STARS OF THE THREE WEEKS 1st Star- Artemi Amnisov (Center; Chicago) Amnisov had 7 goals and 13 points in 10 games for Chicago. He is red hot right now. Last year, he … Continue reading NHL Tri-Weekly Update: October 12-November 2, 2016
Monthly Report: October 2016
Record: 4-4-1, 9 points Point Percentage: .500 Best Game: Oct 30 @ Detroit W 5-2 Worst Game: Oct 29 @ Buffalo L 0-3 THREE STARS OF OCTOBER FOR THE CATS 1st Star #81 Jonathan Marchessault 9 games, 6 goals, 5 assists, 11 points The most underrated signing of the offseason, Marchessault emerged as Florida's best player … Continue reading Monthly Report: October 2016
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