After moving on from his team in Switzerland to become a free agent, it looked like there was a chance that Aleksi Heponiemi could be returning to the Panthers. However, that’s not the case as he recently inked a two-year deal with HV71 in the SHL, per a team release. The 26-year-old has 25 career NHL games with Florida under his belt but after being primarily in the minors in … [Read more...] about Heponiemi Signs In SHL
Luostarinen, Lundell Set To Play Game 1 For Panthers
Forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell missed Saturday’s practice for the Florida Panthers, but coach Paul Maurice said afterward that both are expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers, per George Richards of NHL.com. Maurice did, however, note that forward A.J. Greer’s availability may be in question. “I think the only question mark … [Read more...] about Luostarinen, Lundell Set To Play Game 1 For Panthers
Aleksi Heponiemi Signs In Sweden
While Aleksi Heponiemi remains on the Panthers’ reserve list until next offseason, it doesn’t appear he’ll entertain an NHL return before then. The 26-year-old center signed a two-year deal with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League today, per a team announcement, essentially confirming Florida will lose his signing rights on July 1, 2026. Heponiemi, a 2017 second-round pick, once … [Read more...] about Aleksi Heponiemi Signs In Sweden
Sam Reinhart Listed As Out Day-To-Day
As the Panthers look to take a stranglehold on their Eastern Conference Final series against Carolina tonight, they’ll be doing so without the services of one of their top players. Head coach Paul Maurice told reporters including Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald that forward Sam Reinhart will not play and is listed as day-to-day. The 29-year-old suffered a lower-body … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart Listed As Out Day-To-Day
Brief Explanation Of Panthers Dichotomy
In a humorous and candid quote, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice describes the contrast between his team’s behaviour on the ice and off the ice. Giving most of the credit to captain Aleksander Barkov, Michael Russo of The Athletic writes about the Panthers’ tenacity, and sometimes dirty play during games, and their stout humility and respect in between puck drops. … [Read more...] about Brief Explanation Of Panthers Dichotomy