The Panthers welcomed a pair of veterans back to practice today. Team reporter Jameson Olive noted (Twitter links) that defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and center Tomas Nosek both took part in today’s skate in non-contact jerseys. Kulikov suffered an upper-body injury in the second game of the season and has been out since then. The initial recovery period was expected to be … [Read more...] about Kulikov And Nosek Practice In Non-Contact Jerseys
Florida Panthers Injury Updates
Injuries have significantly impacted the Florida Panthers’ pursuit of a third consecutive Stanley Cup. However, assuming there are no further setbacks, they could return a trio of players shortly after the Olympic break. In an update from the team, the Panthers could return Tomas Nosek, Dmitry Kulikov, and Jonah Gadjovich in their road trip at the beginning of March. That would … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Injury Updates
Trade Deadline Primer: Florida Panthers
With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Panthers. Winning the Stanley Cup is a war of attrition, and while the Florida Panthers have been remarkably … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Florida Panthers
Some Finnish Players Tried To Get Paul Maurice To Coach Finland At Olympics
Finland wound up in second place in its group at the Olympics and have a chance at a bye before the quarterfinals. However, at one point, it looked like the team could have been led by a different bench boss. Helsingen Sanomat’s Sami Hoffren and Teemu Suvinen report that following a tough showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off and World Championship, a group of NHL veterans made … [Read more...] about Some Finnish Players Tried To Get Paul Maurice To Coach Finland At Olympics
Finland’s Anton Lundell, Oliver Kapanen Miss Game Due To Illness
Team Finland managed an 11-0 win over Team Italy early on Saturday morning without one of their top centers. Florida panthers center Anton Lundell missed the heyday matchup due to illness per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Lundell’s roomate in the Olympic villiage, center Oliver Kapanen, was also scratched. Kapanen was rostered but benched in Finland’s second game – a 4-1 win … [Read more...] about Finland’s Anton Lundell, Oliver Kapanen Miss Game Due To Illness