Panthers center Aleksander Barkov returned to action tonight against Minnesota, relayed team reporter Jameson Olive (Twitter link). He missed the last two games due to illness. When healthy, the 29-year-old has been an impactful contributor with 29 points in his first 22 games; his 1.31 points per game average matches his previous best which was set back in the 2021-22 … [Read more...] about Barkov Returns From Illness
Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov A Game-Time Decision
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has been announced as a “hopeful” game-time decision for the team’s Monday game against the Edmonton Oilers, per NHL.com’s Jameson Olive. Barkov sat out of Florida’s Saturday loss to the Calgary Flames, and the team’s optional practice on Monday morning, with an illness. Barkov has continued to be a pillar of the Panthers lineup this … [Read more...] about Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov A Game-Time Decision
Sergei Bobrovsky Out Tonight On Personal Leave
It’ll still be a few days before Sergei Bobrovsky returns to the Florida Panthers. Katie Engleson of Scripps Sports reported the Panthers are hopeful Bobrovsky returns on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks but they’re prepared if he can’t. He’s currently on personal leave from the team as he and his wife, Olga, recently welcomed their second child.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Sergei Bobrovsky Out Tonight On Personal Leave
Panthers Looking To Add A Defenseman By The Deadline
It’s never too early to start thinking about the trade deadline, despite being three months away. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic agrees, touching on what the Florida Panthers might do to improve their roster between now and March 7 (Subscription Article).The defending Stanley Cup champions likely don’t have many complaints as they sit second in the Atlantic Division and fifth in … [Read more...] about Panthers Looking To Add A Defenseman By The Deadline
Panthers Recall Chris Driedger, Re-Assign Mackie Samoskevich To AHL
The Panthers have made a pair of roster moves heading into tomorrow’s game against Pittsburgh. The team announced (Twitter link) that goaltender Chris Driedger has been recalled from AHL Charlotte while winger Mackie Samoskevich has been re-assigned to the Checkers. This is expected to be a short-term move for both players. Veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky did not … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall Chris Driedger, Re-Assign Mackie Samoskevich To AHL