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.

Florida Panthers’ Alex Petrovic Looks To Continue Solid Play Heading Into Next Season

Throughout the course of Alex Petrovic’s young career, he has been viewed as one of the Panthers’ future prospects that will have a role on the team throughout the future. But for Petrovic, that future became a reality when he was recalled to the NHL for his first game on January 29th, 2015 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. While his first season in the pros was an up and down season due to injuries and inconsistency, the 23 year-old looks to improve upon last season, where he posted 3 points and a -4 over 33 games.

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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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.

2015 Calder Cup Playoffs: San Antonio Rampage Give Up 3-0 Lead, Lose 4-3 In Overtime

After holding a 3-0 lead throughout the first half of the game, the Rampage fell back down to Earth with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Barons. The Rampage gave up three power-play goals on Saturday night, and that ended up being the difference in the game.

2015 Calder Cup Playoffs: San Antonio Rampage Primer

On Wednesday night, the AHL’s San Antonio Rampage will begin their quest for the Calder Cup against the Oklahoma City Barons in the Calder Cup Playoffs. Division winners for the first time in franchise history, the Florida Panthers minor league affiliate hopes to go on a lengthy playoff run and capture the franchise’s first Calder Cup championship.