Pro Hockey Rumors

Although he exited Friday’s game late in the third with an undisclosed injury, Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola is fine, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters including team reporter Jameson Olive. The 28-year-old plays a key role on Florida’s back end, logging over 20 minutes a night during the regular season while recording nearly 200 hits.  His playing time has dipped … [Read more...] about Maurice: Mikkola Is Fine Despite Leaving Late In Third On Friday

Continuing on with the slow drip of announcing award winners from the 2023-24 regular season, the National Hockey League has announced this year’s winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, given to the player who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. The league announced this year’s winner as captain of the Florida Panthers, Aleksander Barkov, who will win the award for … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov Wins 2024 Selke Trophy

The NHL has announced the finalists for the 2024 Selke Trophy, awarded annually to the forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game. Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron took home the trophy last season, marking his sixth time winning the award. This year’s Selke Trophy finalists are Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, Florida … [Read more...] about NHL Announces 2024 Selke Trophy Finalists

Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke is available to return to the lineup tonight after missing the last two and a half weeks with a finger injury (via Conor Ryan of Boston.com). The 26-year-old hasn’t played since Game 2 of the Bruins first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and played just 38 games in the regular season. Peeke dressed in 15 games for the Bruins … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett Is A Game-Time Decision For Game 3

Panthers prospect Albert Wikman has been loaned to Sodertalje in Sweden’s Allsvenskan for next season, per a team announcement (Twitter link). The 19-year-old blueliner was a fourth-round pick last June, going 127th overall.  Wikman spent most of this season playing in Farjestad’s junior system, notching 20 points in 45 games while also making a pair of SHL and Allsvenskan … [Read more...] about Albert Wikman Loaned To Sodertalje