Florida Panthers’ team president and CEO Matthew Caldwell is set to leave the organization after 11 years to become the CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, per David Dwork of The Hockey News. The report was confirmed by Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. Additionally, former NHL pro Shawn Thornton announced he will step down from his role as … [Read more...] about Matthew Caldwell, Shawn Thornton Leave Panthers For NBA
Should The Panthers Use Tkachuk’s LTIR Money Now?
Last season, the Panthers used the LTIR flexibility from Matthew Tkachuk to add big at the trade deadline. Adam Proteau of The Hockey News argues that Florida should take the same approach and use the savings to add a rental player before the season starts. While that would only increase the amount of cap space they’d need to open up when he returns midseason (barring further … [Read more...] about Should The Panthers Use Tkachuk’s LTIR Money Now?
Morning Notes: Ekblad, Verhoeff, Wood
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad wasn’t particularly personally involved in the last-minute contract talks that led to him signing an eight-year, $48.8MM contract extension instead of testing free agency this summer, he told RG’s DJ Siddiqi. Ekblad spoke on how his situation intertwined with other potential Florida UFAs, Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand, both of whom also signed … [Read more...] about Morning Notes: Ekblad, Verhoeff, Wood
Panthers Sign Luke Kunin
The Panthers have signed versatile forward Luke Kunin to a one-year deal, the team announced. It’s a one-way, league minimum contract, according to PuckPedia. This will be the fifth NHL stop for Kunin, who began his career as the 15th overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Wild. He turned pro the next year after two collegiate seasons at Wisconsin and got his first taste of NHL … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Luke Kunin
Matthew Tkachuk Underwent Surgery, Aiming For January Return
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk’s health entering the season has been a topic of conversation after he returned early from an adductor injury sustained at the 4 Nations Face-Off to suit up in Florida’s run to a second straight Stanley Cup. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period now relays that Tkachuk indeed opted for surgery to repair it, undergoing the procedure “a few weeks ago,” … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk Underwent Surgery, Aiming For January Return