Panthers winger Jesse Puljujärvi was sent to AHL Charlotte yesterday ahead of the playoffs, but he won’t be available immediately if Florida decides to recall him during the postseason. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced they’ve suspended him for two games for an illegal check to the head of Lightning winger Mitchell Chaffee in Tuesday night’s game. It’s the first … [Read more...] about Jesse Puljujärvi Suspended Two Games
Panthers’ Jesse Puljujarvi To Have Player Safety Hearing
The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled veteran depth forward Cam Atkinson. The move comes after fourth-line forward Mitchell Chaffee was banged up in the team’s Tuesday win over the Florida Panthers. Atkinson has been assigned to the minors on multiple occasions but hasn’t played in any AHL contests. His only hockey this season has come from 38 games in the Tampa Bay lineup, … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Jesse Puljujarvi To Have Player Safety Hearing
Panthers Expect Matthew Tkachuk Back Early In First Round
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is “not that far off” from a return, head coach Paul Maurice said on WQAM’s The Joe Rose Show Monday morning (via Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald). “This week is a really important week for him,” Maurice continued. “If he’s not [ready for Game 1], he’s very, very close. We’re not missing this by two weeks.” Tkachuk hasn’t played since … [Read more...] about Panthers Expect Matthew Tkachuk Back Early In First Round
Bennett Set To Return, Matthew Tkachuk Close
While the defending champion Florida Panthers are still missing some key players from their lineup, they did provide a few positive updates on this front. Per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, forward Sam Bennett will return to the lineup tomorrow against the Rangers, while forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to join full practice starting this week.Just last week, head … [Read more...] about Bennett Set To Return, Matthew Tkachuk Close
Panthers Sign Jack Devine
After an impressive college career, Jack Devine is turning pro. The Panthers announced that they have signed the winger to a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. GM Bill Zito released the following statement: Jack is an agile skater with high-end offensive talent who has excelled throughout his collegiate hockey career over the past four … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Jack Devine