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
Re-Examining The Conference Finalists’ Trade Deadline Acquisitions
The trade deadline is always an interesting time to reflect on with the benefit of hindsight. Several massive trades were made leading up to it, including two trades involving star forward Mikko Rantanen. With the playoffs down to just two teams, and a bit of a break coming, an opportunity has presented itself to re-examine the deadline and look back at some winners and losers, … [Read more...] about Re-Examining The Conference Finalists’ Trade Deadline Acquisitions
Aleksander Barkov Wins Frank J. Selke Trophy, King Clancy Memorial Trophy
The NHL has announced that Florida Panthers centerman Aleksander Barkov is the winner of the 2024-25 Frank J. Selke Trophy and King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The Selke Trophy is awarded annually to the forward who exhibits the best defensive acumen. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off of the ice. This is … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov Wins Frank J. Selke Trophy, King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Heponiemi Signs In SHL
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