RatCap: Florida Panthers Cool Off Red Hot Dallas Stars 6-2

After being outplayed and outmatched their previous game in Chicago, the Florida Panthers seemed to play with a chip on their shoulders. The team would also be without first line center Aleksander Barkov due to a wrist injury suffered Thursday night during the Chicago Blackhawks game. To add some more intrigue to the match, Florida coach Gerard Gallant would tab backup goalie Al Montoya as the Panthers starter in net. After a delay of game penalty drawn by Alex Petrovic, the Stars would capitalize on the ensuing power play and score the first goal of the game. For a brief moment, it seemed as though the Panthers and fans watching at home would be in for a long night. However, the Panthers would step up their intensity and score the next four goals of the game. Newly formed first line of Huberdeau, Bjugstad, and Jagr would connect for 2 goals and a total of 6 points in contest. Overall, a very good game played by the Panthers.

Anthem Of The Year 2015: We Are The Youth

When Dale Tallon was hired in May of 2010, he sat down at his press conference and said that he was committed to building the Florida Panthers the right way: A professional and championship way. He wanted to make the Florida Panthers a first-class organization from top to bottom. Championship aside, I believe he has already turned this franchise around with the help of Doug Cifu and Vincent Viola.

Florida Panthers: Practice Sessions 9/31-10/2

The Florida Panthers have been busy preparing to participate in their final preseason game of the 2015-16 season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night at the BB&T Center. Throughout the past week since their last preseason game, the team has been on a team-bonding trip somewhere in Fort Myers, Florida, in addition to holding team practices on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Here is what transpired throughout the last three days during the team’s practices at the Panthers Ice Den.

Training Camp 2015: Florida Panthers Conclude Day 2 With Exciting Scrimmage

Roberto Luongo prepares for the final scrimmage of Panthers Training camp.

On Saturday morning, the Panthers held their second and final day of Training Camp at the Panthers Ice Den. All three groups got a workout session, but Group C and Group A (the winner of yesterday’s scrimmage) took the ice on the stadium rink for this intrasquad game. Here is the full roster.

Training Camp 2015: Florida Panthers Take The Ice For First Day Of Camp

Jonathan Huberdeau and Roberto Luongo joke around while group C warms up on day 1 of Florida Panthers training camp

On Friday morning, the Florida Panthers officially took the ice for the first time to start their training camp. The team was in Sunrise on Thursday for physicals, but Friday marked the beginning of the two day workouts prior to their first preseason game Sunday.

News Round-Up 7/15/15: Panthers Sign Lawson Crouse and Three Others, Notes On Jonathan Huberdeau and Dylan Olsen

 

On Wednesday morning, the Florida Panthers announced that they have inked 2015 first-round pick F Lawson Crouse to an ELC. In addition, the club announced that they have re-signed D Alex Petrovic, F Quinton Howden, and F John McFarland to new contracts. For more information, read on and view quotes from Dale Tallon as well as information on each of the Panthers new (and returning) prospects.

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Florida Panthers D Aaron Ekblad Wins The Calder Trophy As The NHL’s Best Rookie

#Ekblad4Calder.

It’s a hashtag that over tens of thousands of Florida Panthers fans have used across social media giants such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Yet, there is a lot of meaning behind the movement over the past two months. Because of the support of Panthers fans, media from across the country, and the stellar play of the 19 year-old, Aaron Ekblad is the latest recipient of the Calder Trophy.

2014-15 Season In Review: D Willie Mitchell

Florida Panthers Defenseman – Willie Mitchell
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Welcome to our weekly “2014-15 Season In Review” series, in which we dive into the Florida Panthers’ past season and review each player that suited up for the Panthers. We will review each player in numerical order of their jersey numbers. In addition, we will also review some of their past history, as well as award each player a grade for their overall effectiveness this season.

Past Editions of 2014-15 Season In Review: Roberto Luongo, Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov, Jonathan Huberdeau, Jimmy Hayes , Aleksander Barkov , Derek MacKenzie, Shawn Thornton, Brad Boyes, and Nick Bjugstad

Florida Panthers: Which Players Would Be The Best Target To Trade For

The 2015 NHL Entry Draft is only a week away and the Florida Panthers are getting ready to host the draft in front of their fans at the BB&T Center. At the same time, the trade market is heating up, with high caliber talents such as Patrick Sharp, Phil Kessel, and T.J. Oshie reportedly are being offered to teams. While any of these players would have you salivating over the idea of one of them becoming Florida Panthers, one does need to think more in-depth past the fact that every high-end player in the NHL would be a good fit down in the outskirts of the everglades. 

Inside the Florida Panthers: 2014-2015 Defensive Pairings Analysis

Florida Panthers’ defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) takes a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at Amalie Arena. (Kim Klement – USA TODAY Sports)

During the 2014-15 season, the Florida Panthers had a stellar year while falling just short of making the playoffs with 91 points. Part of their success last season can be attributed to their ten defensemen that took the ice throughout the season. Here are three reasons why the Panthers defense greatly contributed to the team’s overall success.