Earlier this month, the Panthers got a deal done with one of their prominent pending unrestricted free agents when they signed winger Carter Verhaeghe to an eight-year, $56MM extension. Now, it appears they’ve turned their focus to another key forward as Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (video link) that the team has started extension discussions with center Sam Bennett. … [Read more...] about Panthers Begin Extension Talks With Sam Bennett
Panthers Recall Spencer Knight, Reassign Chris Driedger, MacKenzie Entwistle
As expected, Spencer Knight will start the year with the Florida Panthers. The organization announced they recalled Knight from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers while sending goaltender Chris Driedger and forward MacKenzie Entwistle back the other way. The move was primarily made for salary cap implications thanks to Knight’s $4.5MM salary. The organization signed … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Spencer Knight, Reassign Chris Driedger, MacKenzie Entwistle
Gadjovich Out Tonight, Team Issues Updates On Tkachuk, Barkov, And Nosek
Already missing three forwards due to illness or injuries, the Panthers won’t have forward Jonah Gadjovich available to them tonight against Vegas due to an undisclosed injury, relays team reporter Jameson Olive. The 26-year-old has taken a regular turn on the fourth line so far this season, picking up a goal in Florida’s first six games. As Florida doesn’t have enough cap … [Read more...] about Gadjovich Out Tonight, Team Issues Updates On Tkachuk, Barkov, And Nosek
Florida’s Aleksander Barkov Resumes Skating
The return of the Florida Panthers’ captain is imminent. Colby Guy of The Associated Press reported earlier that Aleksander Barkov resumed skating this morning although he did not participate in the full practice.The Panthers haven’t struggled much in Barkov’s absence with a 3-2-0 record in five contests. They line up against the struggling Vancouver Canucks with a chance to … [Read more...] about Florida’s Aleksander Barkov Resumes Skating
Adam Boqvist Out Tonight, Nate Schmidt Draws In
Florida Panthers senior digital content manager, Jameson Olive, shares that defenseman Adam Boqvist will not play tonight as he continues to recover from taking a puck to the face in the team’s most recent game against the Bruins. Boqvist’s absence means veteran defenseman Nate Schmidt will debut with the Panthers tonight as they square off against the Ottawa Senators. The … [Read more...] about Adam Boqvist Out Tonight, Nate Schmidt Draws In