Although the organization’s main sights are on winning its second Stanley Cup championship in as many years, the Florida Panthers have a few key pending unrestricted free agents to worry about. In an interview on NHL Network, David Pagnotta believes negotiations are going much better with one than they are with the other. A few days ago, James Mirtle of The Athletic reported … [Read more...] about Updates On Sam Bennett, Aaron Ekblad
A.J. Greer Out For Panthers In Game 2
As the Florida Panthers look to even the Stanley Cup Final in Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers, they’ll have to do so without forward A.J. Greer. According to team reporter Jameson Olive, coach Paul Maurice announced today that Greer will continue to be sidelined with an injury he sustained in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes. In his first season … [Read more...] about A.J. Greer Out For Panthers In Game 2
Teams Not Expecting Sam Bennett To Reach Free Agency
While there wasn’t as much transaction activity at the draft combine as some expected, there was still a chance for many to get a sense of what NHL executives are thinking ahead of the draft and free agency. Regarding Panthers pivot Sam Bennett, arguably the top UFA center available on the heels of a spectacular postseason showing, “no one I spoke to around the league expects … [Read more...] about Teams Not Expecting Sam Bennett To Reach Free Agency
Marchand Prioritizing Earning Maximization On Next Deal
Much has already been made of Brad Marchand’s upcoming trip through unrestricted free agency, with recent reports indicating he could earn as much as $8MM a year given his durability and impressive postseason performance with the Florida Panthers. Piggybacking off that report, TSN’s Chris Johnston shared today on TSN 1050 that Marchand will prioritize earning maximization on … [Read more...] about Marchand Prioritizing Earning Maximization On Next Deal
A.J. Greer Set to Rejoin Panthers Lineup for Game 3
As Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final looms, the defending champion Florida Panthers are getting a boost as forward A.J. Greer is set to return to the lineup, per Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com. Greer had been sidelined with an injury he sustained in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes. Greer’s physicality will be something the Panthers will benefit from for … [Read more...] about A.J. Greer Set to Rejoin Panthers Lineup for Game 3