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The Florida Panthers are a very young franchise compared to the rest of the NHL. They joined the league in 1993 with the Disney-themed Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (they should go back to that name). Where we are now, as trades and signings have slowed down, it got me thinking about the all-time face of […] The post Who is the All-Time Face of the Florida Panthers? appeared first … [Read more...] about Who is the All-Time Face of the Florida Panthers?

The Florida Panthers’ top pick of the 2020 NHL Entry draft was said to have a low offensive ceiling, but he is proving that to be a false narrative over in Finland. The Columbus Blue Jackets got a lot of criticism for their first-round pick, but he is continuing his great start in Russia. Finally, […] The post Prospects News & Rumors: Lundell, Chinakhov & WHL appeared … [Read more...] about Prospects News & Rumors: Lundell, Chinakhov & WHL

Today’s prospect and rumors post has a Finnish focus to it. A top prospect for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft scores his first goal in Finland’s top league. A Calgary Flames former first-round pick is dominating in Finland after missing the entire 2019-20 season, Aleksander Barkov may be on his way to Finland as part […] The post Prospects News & Rumors: Lambert, Barkov, Rossi … [Read more...] about Prospects News & Rumors: Lambert, Barkov, Rossi & More

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Ilya Mikheyev comments on his contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs and says he took a discount to stay with the team. What else are the Maple Leafs doing to deal with a tighter cap? Meanwhile, there is news on Travis Hamonic and questions about whether or not he’s […] The post NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Panthers, More … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks, Panthers, More

A Columbus Blue Jackets prospect playing in the KHL is on a four-game goal streak, a Detroit Red Wings former second-round pick is dominating to start the 2020-21 Swedish Hockey League season, and the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate sign two draft picks from the 2019 NHL Entry Draft to one-year AHL contracts. Marchenko Streaking In […] The post Prospects News & Rumors: … [Read more...] about Prospects News & Rumors: Marchenko, Berggren & Meireles

The Florida Panthers have signed veteran bruising defender Radko Gudas to a three-year deal, worth $2.5 million per year according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The 30-year-old defender is coming off a four-year, $13.4 million contract he signed with the Philadelphia Flyers back in 2013-14 with an AAV of $3.35 million. Gudas was traded to the […] The post Panthers Sign … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Radko Gudas to 3-Year Deal

I recently mentioned on Twitter what I thought the Florida Panthers needed to do at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft: I was going to do a pre-draft primer for the #FlaPanthers, but I couldn’t justify 1000+ words on it when 1 tweet can handle it. Take the best player available in the 1st and every […] The post Panthers Stock Cupboard With High Value and Potential Draft Steals on Day 2 … [Read more...] about Panthers Stock Cupboard With High Value and Potential Draft Steals on Day 2

With the 12th-overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft, the Florida Panthers selected center Anton Lundell from HIFK of Liiga. With this pick, the Panthers have added an excellent center talent who projects to be a great second fiddle to Aleksander Barkov someday in the near future. Who is Anton Lundell? Lundell is currently playing […] The post Panthers Score Big at 12 with Lundell … [Read more...] about Panthers Score Big at 12 with Lundell

With the 12th Pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Florida Panthers Have Selected Anton Lundell From HIFK of the Finnish Elite League. About Anton Lundell Though not the flashiest player in this year’s draft, Lundell is considered one of the most well-rounded and NHL-ready prospects available. Thanks to his size, vision, and hockey […] The post Panthers Pick Anton Lundell … [Read more...] about Panthers Pick Anton Lundell 12th Overall