The Panthers will have captain Aleksander Barkov back in the lineup tonight against the Sabres, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters in Buffalo (including Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald). The team has danced around confirming his return for days now. Barkov has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury, believed to be a high ankle sprain that he sustained in … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov To Return For Panthers
No Extension Talks For Ekblad Yet; Barkov Could Return Monday
The Panthers have been busy on the extension front early on this season. They signed Carter Verhaeghe on opening night, recently inked Paul Maurice to a new deal, and are in discussions on an extension with Sam Bennett. However, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, it has been quiet when it comes to potential talks with their other prominent UFA, defenseman Aaron … [Read more...] about No Extension Talks For Ekblad Yet; Barkov Could Return Monday
Panthers, Hunter St. Martin Agree To Entry-Level Deal
The Panthers announced Friday that they’ve agreed to terms with left-wing prospect Hunter St. Martin on a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Florida picked up St. Martin, 19, in the sixth round of this year’s draft. He was initially draft-eligible in 2023 but was passed over, which wasn’t surprising given his underwhelming offensive production … [Read more...] about Panthers, Hunter St. Martin Agree To Entry-Level Deal
Panthers Sign Paul Maurice To Multi-Year Extension
The Florida Panthers have announced a multi-year contract extension for head coach Paul Maurice. The exact duration or terms of the contract haven’t yet been revealed. Maurice has already stamped his place in Florida’s record books, joining the team ahead of the 2022-23 season and immediately leading the Panthers to their first Stanley Cup Final since 1996. They’d ultimately … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Paul Maurice To Multi-Year Extension
Matthew Tkachuk Expected To Return Tomorrow Night
The defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have gotten off to a strong start this season to the tune of a 4-2-1 record which becomes more impressive when considering the team has been without forwards Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk for five games. The latter has been out for more than a week with an illness but should return tomorrow night against the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Matthew Tkachuk Expected To Return Tomorrow Night