As Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final looms, the defending champion Florida Panthers are getting a boost as forward A.J. Greer is set to return to the lineup, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com. Greer had been sidelined with an injury he sustained in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes. Greer’s physicality will be something the Panthers will benefit from for … [Read more...] about A.J. Greer Set to Rejoin Panthers Lineup for Game 3
Brad Marchand Discussed Future With Panthers
Just days after veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad spoke about his future with the Florida Panthers, veteran forward and pending unrestricted free agent Brad Marchand has also addressed his future with the team. Per ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski, Marchand will consider re-signing with the Panthers, but the veteran of 1,100 career games is currently focused solely on the Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand Discussed Future With Panthers
Johnston: Marchand Will Make $8MM On Next Deal
Being the only team that can offer Mitch Marner an eight-year term before July 1st, Cam Robinson of EliteProspects has indicated the Toronto Maple Leafs could entertain a sign-and-trade scenario with Marner this offseason. The motivation behind the idea would be for Toronto to recoup some trade assets for Marner, rather than seeing him leave for nothing. However, a … [Read more...] about Johnston: Marchand Will Make $8MM On Next Deal
Aaron Ekblad Hoping To Stay With Panthers
While Aaron Ekblad and the Florida Panthers are in the midst of their second consecutive Stanley Cup run, the star defenseman isn’t shying away from thinking about his future with the franchise. According to Michael Russo of The Athletic, the pending unrestricted free agent has expressed strong interest in resigning with the Panthers. “I live and breathe for the Florida … [Read more...] about Aaron Ekblad Hoping To Stay With Panthers
Finals Notes: Hyman, Gadjovich, Nosek
Veteran winger Zach Hyman isn’t available for the Oilers for the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t going to make an impact on the team. According to NHL.com reporter Jamie Umbach, Hyman continues to make a positive impact through his leadership, despite undergoing surgery to repair the wrist he dislocated in Game 4 of the Western … [Read more...] about Finals Notes: Hyman, Gadjovich, Nosek