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
Jesper Boqvist Cleared To Return
Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist has been cleared to return to the lineup, team reporter Jameson Olive relays (Twitter link). He missed the last three games while being in concussion protocol. Boqvist is in his first season with Florida and has five goals and six assists through 33 games so far while averaging 13 minutes a night of playing time. Although he was eligible to be … [Read more...] about Jesper Boqvist Cleared To Return
Panthers Recall Rasmus Asplund
The Panthers announced that center Rasmus Asplund has been recalled from AHL Charlotte. They’ve been rolling with an open spot on the active roster for quite a while, so no corresponding move is necessary. Asplund, 27, will play in his first NHL game in 618 days this afternoon against the Lightning. He enters the lineup in place of winger Jonah Gadjovich, who head coach Paul … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Rasmus Asplund
No Supplemental Discipline For Bennett’s Hit On Neighbours
Panthers center Sam Bennett won’t face any supplemental discipline for his hit last night against St. Louis winger Jake Neighbours, notes FanDuel Sports Network’s Andy Strickland (Twitter link). Bennett made his return to the lineup on Friday after missing a game with the flu. He’s off to a solid start in his contract year, tallying 13 goals and 14 assists in 32 games, putting … [Read more...] about No Supplemental Discipline For Bennett’s Hit On Neighbours