Seth Griffith Waiver Claim Smart Transaction For Florida Panthers

On November 12th, the Florida Panthers announced that they have claimed forward Seth Griffith off waivers. A natural center, Griffith has shown that he has the ability to play all three forward positions. With the Panthers injury situation as it is, this could be the best chance for Griffith to show he has what it takes to excel at the NHL level.

RatCap: Fredrik Anderson Stones Florida Panthers In 3-2 Shootout Loss

The Florida Panthers would travel to Anaheim to play the Ducks in their first meeting of the year. There would be goals, saves and a strong willed Fredrick Anderson. The Panthers would blow a lead late in the 3rd period and eventually be stunned in the shootout.

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.

Preseason 2015: Florida Panthers Defeat Dallas Stars 3-2; Jonathan Huberdeau Scores Two Goals

On Tuesday night, the Florida Panthers battled the Dallas Stars in what was the Panthers preseason home opener. Fans in attendance at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, were treated with observing players of the present and the “future” for both teams. Along with the skill on the ice, home fans were ecstatic about the outcome which saw Jonathan Huberdeau score two goals and the Panthers defeat the Stars by a score of 3-2.

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.

Reilly Smith Looks To Make Impact With Florida Panthers Next Season

Gone is Jimmy Hayes and here is Reilly Smith.

Quiet throughout most of the offseason, the Florida Panthers traded streaky forward Jimmy Hayes to the Boston Bruins in exchange for speedy forward Reilly Smith. While the Panthers lose a 6’6 hulking, physical forward in Hayes, the team acquired a playmaker and a speedy player in Smith. Retaining his #18 from his days in Boston, Reilly Smith looks to make an impact during his first season in South Florida.

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A Healthy Nick Bjugstad Hopes To Lead The Florida Panthers Back Into The Playoffs

Nick Bjugstad is starting his first year under his new contract and he is being paid as a player regarded as a reliable number one or two center. Considering this contract is in effect for six years, the Panthers organization truly believe they found a gem when they drafted him 19th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. As he enters his third full NHL season, Bjugstad will have to prove that he can continue to be the skilled 6’6″ center that other teams have been worried about since his NHL debut.