Panthers prospect Tyler Muszelik is on his way to UConn, reports Brad Elliott Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald. The netminder was a 2022 sixth rounder, going 189th overall after spending time in the U.S. National Team Development Program. Muszelik spent the last two seasons at the University of New Hampshire but in a backup role. UConn’s tandem has both moved on (Ethan … [Read more...] about Tyler Muszelik Transfers To UConn
Cormier Recalled, Knight Wins AHL’s Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award
The Panthers have added goaltender Evan Cormier to their roster, relays George Richards of Florida Hockey Now (Twitter link). The 26-year-old was converted to an NHL deal just before the trade deadline, making him eligible to be recalled. Cormier isn’t covering for an injury but instead will serve as Florida’s third-string emergency option and a practice netminder. He spent … [Read more...] about Cormier Recalled, Knight Wins AHL’s Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award
Aaron Ekblad Cleared To Play In Game 1 Against Lightning
Star Lightning blue-liner Victor Hedman was back at practice today after missing Wednesday’s win over the Maple Leafs due to illness, per Bally Sports Florida’s Gabby Shirley. It’s a good sign for his availability in Game 1 against the Panthers on Sunday. On the flip side, they may be without depth forwards Luke Glendening and Tyler Motte, who head coach Jon Cooper said were … [Read more...] about Aaron Ekblad Cleared To Play In Game 1 Against Lightning
Aleksander Barkov, Oliver Ekman-Larsson Could Return Tonight
Notably, the return of Sergachev indicates that the top defenseman may be ready to go in Round One as the Lightning look to take on either the Boston Bruins or the Florida Panthers. In a season to forget for the top-pairing blue liner, Sergachev has only been able to register two goals and 19 points for Tampa Bay this year. Sergachev missed 17 games for the Lightning from a … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov, Oliver Ekman-Larsson Could Return Tonight
Panthers, Bill Zito Agree To Multi-Year Extension
The Panthers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bill Zito, the club announced Monday. Zito has also been named the team’s president of hockey operations as part of the deal. Florida handed Zito the keys to their front office in September 2020, weeks after they were eliminated by the Islanders in the Qualifying Round of the 2020 bubble playoffs. … [Read more...] about Panthers, Bill Zito Agree To Multi-Year Extension