According to an announcement from his agent, Dan Milstein, defenseman Uvis Balinskis has agreed to a two-year extension with the Florida Panthers. TSN’s Chris Johnston added that it’ll be a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) deal. Balinskis, 29, didn’t have a straightforward path to the NHL. The Latvian spent multiple years in the European professional circuit, primarily in the KHL … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Uvis Balinskis To Two-Year Extension
Florida Panthers To Activate Cole Schwindt
The Florida Panthers will return a depth forward to their lineup tonight. According to rinkside reporter Katie Engleson, forward Cole Schwindt will be in the lineup for the Panthers tonight, confirming he’ll be activated from the team’s injured reserve. Now in his second stint in Florida, the 24-year-old hasn’t played for the team in two months due to a broken arm suffered … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers To Activate Cole Schwindt
Panthers Recall Sandis Vilmanis, Place Seth Jones On IR
The Panthers have made a pair of roster moves heading into their game tonight against Ottawa. The team announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled forward Sandis Vilmanis from AHL Charlotte. To make room on the roster, defenseman Seth Jones has been placed on injured reserve, according to the NHL’s Media Site. This is Vilmanis’ first recall to the NHL. The 21-year-old was … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Sandis Vilmanis, Place Seth Jones On IR
Noah Gregor Clears Waivers
Saturday: Gregor was not claimed on waivers according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He can now be sent down to AHL Charlotte whenever a roster spot is needed to activate Tkachuk. Friday: The Panthers are shaking up their depth forward group after a tough-to-swallow blowout loss. PuckPedia reports that the club has placed winger Noah Gregor on waivers. Gregor had appeared … [Read more...] about Noah Gregor Clears Waivers
Marchand, Tkachuk Out Tonight For Panthers
Even before going down with an upper-body injury in mid-November, Stolarz didn’t look the same as he has in years past. He posted a 6-5-1 record in 13 games with a .884 SV% and 3.51 GAA. For comparison, with the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, Stolarz managed a 37-15-5 record in 61 games with a .926 SV% and 2.10 GAA from 2023-24 to 2024-25.[SOURCE LINK]The Florida Panthers … [Read more...] about Marchand, Tkachuk Out Tonight For Panthers