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

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

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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
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.

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News Round-Up 9/17/15: Florida Panthers Sign Huberdeau, Notes On Crouse And Training Camp

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While the team didn’t take the ice during the first day of the 2015-16 season’s training camp, Wednesday marked the team’s media day for the Florida Panthers. On top of the early-morning signing of forward Jonathan Huberdeau, the team’s strong nucleus of forwards, defensemen, and front office staff commented on training camp and the upcoming season.

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

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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.

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

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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)
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.

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2015 Calder Cup Playoffs: San Antonio Rampage Primer

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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.

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