Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has shared that top defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who was a game-time decision for Saturday afternoon, isn’t expected to play, per Colby Guy of the Associated Press. Ekblad is battling through an undisclosed injury that forced him to miss the final 26 minutes of Florida’s January 3rd win over Pittsburgh. He returned to the lineup for 24 … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad Unlikely To Play, Tobias Bjornfot In
Florida Panthers To Host Winter Classic, Tampa Bay Lightning To Host Stadium Series
The Commissioner of the National Hockey League has followed through with his vague promise from the 2025 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field. The Florida Panthers announced they would host the New York Rangers in the 2026 Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park, home of the MLB’s Miami Marlins. Their intra-state rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced they would host the Boston … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers To Host Winter Classic, Tampa Bay Lightning To Host Stadium Series
Panthers Recall Tobias Björnfot
The Panthers announced Monday that they’ve recalled defenseman Tobias Björnfot from AHL Charlotte. Florida had an open spot on the active roster, so no corresponding transaction is necessary. It’s the first time Björnfot has been recalled since clearing waivers during training camp. The Panthers claimed the 23-year-old off waivers from the Golden Knights at last season’s trade … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Tobias Björnfot
Sam Bennett Fined By Department Of Player Safety
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has fined Florida Panthers’ center Sam Bennett $5K for roughing Pittsburgh Penguins’ Drew O’Connor in last night’s contest. It’s the second time Bennett has been issued a fine by the Department of Player Safety and the fourth time he’s faced supplemental discipline. During the incident, Bennett attempted to hit O’Connor behind Pittsburgh’s … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett Fined By Department Of Player Safety
Bettman: Panthers To Host Outdoor Game In 2025-26
After the Blue Jackets host the Red Wings in a Stadium Series matchup at Ohio Stadium later this season, there will be only two NHL franchises left that haven’t played in an outdoor game – the Panthers and Utah. The former will be coming off the list quickly as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said on Tuesday’s Winter Classic broadcast that the league would announce an outdoor … [Read more...] about Bettman: Panthers To Host Outdoor Game In 2025-26