The Panthers have claimed forward Cole Schwindt off waivers from the Golden Knights, PuckPedia reports. Schwindt, 24, begins his second go-around with the Panthers organization. Florida drafted him in the third round in 2019, and he made his NHL debut for them a few years later before getting included in 2022’s Jonathan Huberdeau/Matthew Tkachuk blockbuster trade with Calgary. … [Read more...] about Panthers Claim Cole Schwindt Off Waivers From Golden Knights
Grier Fined By Department Of Player Safety
The league announced that the Department of Player Safety has fined Panthers winger A.J. Greer $2,213.54, the maximum allowable in the CBA, for a roughing incident on Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel. Thursday’s affair between the two sides was particularly chippy with the two teams combining for 186 penalty minutes, a dozen of which went to Greer on the play. … [Read more...] about Grier Fined By Department Of Player Safety
Panthers Sign Noah Gregor To Two-Way Deal
The Panthers announced Tuesday that they’ve agreed to terms with forward Noah Gregor on a two-way contract. He had been in training camp on a professional tryout agreement. The deal carries an NHL salary of $775K and an AHL salary of $450K, according to PuckPedia. In a pair of corresponding moves, the team also reversed yesterday’s paper demotion of winger Mackie Samoskevich to … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Noah Gregor To Two-Way Deal
Aaron Ekblad Taken Out Of Team’s Preseason Game Vs. Tampa Bay
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad left last night’s chaotic preseason contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning early, after just 41 seconds of ice time. His removal from the game came just after Lightning forward Scott Sabourin – a longtime AHL bruiser – delivered a big hit (and a punch to the head) of Ekblad. There has been no further update on Ekblad’s status and … [Read more...] about Aaron Ekblad Taken Out Of Team’s Preseason Game Vs. Tampa Bay
Carolina Hurricanes Claim Brandon Bussi
The Carolina Hurricanes have claimed netminder Brandon Bussi off of waivers from the Florida Panthers, according to a team announcement. The Hurricanes also announced a corresponding move, placing goalie Cayden Primeau on waivers for the purposes of reassignment to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves. At face value, this is something of a curious move, as the Hurricanes’ NHL tandem of … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Claim Brandon Bussi