Panthers star winger Sam Reinhart, who already missed Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final because of a lower-body injury, will remain out for Game 4 tonight, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters (including Eric Engels of Sportsnet). Defenseman Niko Mikkola and winger A.J. Greer, who sustained upper-body and undisclosed injuries in Game 3, respectively, will also miss the … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola, A.J. Greer To Miss Game 4
Panthers Notes: Jones, Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer
Seth Jones has played up to his ceiling as a top-pairing defenseman in the Panthers’ playoff run. On the verge of advancing to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, Jones has six points and a +11 rating in 15 games while averaging the most minutes per game of any Florida skater, by far, at 25:20 per night. Rejuvenated after being acquired from the Blackhawks before the … [Read more...] about Panthers Notes: Jones, Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer
EHC Biel-Bienne Release Aleksi Heponiemi
There’s a small chance that a Florida Panthers prospect could return to the organization this summer. According to a team report, the NL’s EHC Biel-Bienne have released forward Aleksi Heponiemi from his contract. Heponiemi scored 13 goals and 35 points in 59 games for EHC Biel from 2023 to 2025. Still, since the Panthers own his contractual rights in the NHL, he won’t be able … [Read more...] about EHC Biel-Bienne Release Aleksi Heponiemi
NHL Announces General Manager Of The Year Finalists
The Jets’ Kevin Cheveldayoff, the Stars’ Jim Nill, and the Panthers’ Bill Zito are the three finalists for this year’s Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, the league announced today. Unlike most other major league awards, GMOTY honors take playoff performance into account. Voting for the award is also done by a jury of their peers – all 32 NHL GMs, plus a panel of … [Read more...] about NHL Announces General Manager Of The Year Finalists
Panthers’ Evan Rodrigues Likely To Return For Game 7
Panthers winger Evan Rodrigues will be back in the lineup for tonight’s Game 7 after missing the last two contests with an undisclosed injury, relays Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. He’ll replace Jesper Boqvist, who had directly filled Rodrigues’ spot on the top line alongside Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart in his absence. Florida’s offense is back at full strength to counter … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Evan Rodrigues Likely To Return For Game 7