Pro Hockey Rumors

The offseason has arrived with the draft now complete and free agency fast approaching.  Accordingly, it’s time to look at what each team needs to accomplish this summer.  We wrap up our series with a look at the Stanley Cup-winning Panthers. Late in the regular season, things weren’t looking great for Florida.  The team was banged up and underachieving, slipping to third in … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers are making quick work to fill in their hole at backup goaltender. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Florida Panthers have acquired netminder Daniil Tarasov from the Columbus Blue Jackets. In response to LeBrun’s report, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic shared that the Blue Jackets are acquiring a late-round draft pick in the trade. Columbus confirmed the … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Daniil Tarasov From Blue Jackets

The Florida Panthers have signed reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64MM contract extension, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. The move was later confirmed by the Panthers. It will carry an annual-average-value of $8MM and carry Bennett through his age-37 season. The contract will also carry a no-movement clause through the first five … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Sam Bennett To Eight-Year Extension

The Capitals have added some forward depth, announcing that they’ve acquired Justin Sourdif from the Panthers.  In return, Florida receives Washington’s second-round pick in 2026 and Washington’s sixth-round selection in 2027. The 23-year-old was a third-round pick by the Panthers back in 2020, going 87th overall.  He spent the following two seasons in the WHL, splitting time … [Read more...] about Capitals Acquire Justin Sourdif