The Florida Panthers’ forward depth will take a major hit on Thursday, as both Sam Bennett (undisclosed) and Evan Rodrigues (lower-body) are set to miss the bout with the Carolina Hurricanes. This will be Rodrigues’ second straight absence after being forced out of the team’s Saturday game early – needing help off the ice after blocking a shot off of his left ankle. Bennett was … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Bennett, Rodrigues, Filppula, Seguin, Penguins
Evan Rodrigues Out Tonight
Senior Digital Content Manager for the Florida Panthers, Jameson Olive, reports that forward Evan Rodrigues will miss tonight’s game with an undisclosed injury. It will be Rodrigues’ first missed game of the 2023-24 NHL season as he has found new life in his current role with the Panthers. Signing with the organization as an unrestricted free agent last offseason, Rodrigues has … [Read more...] about Evan Rodrigues Out Tonight
Afternoon Notes: Global Series, Athanasiou, Foote
The NHL has announced their Global Series matchups for the 2024-25 season, with the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils slated to face off in Prague, Czechia on October 4th and 5th, and the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars set to play in Tampere, Finland on November 1st and 2nd. The games will mark homecomings for players on all sides, headlined by Florida star Aleksander … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Global Series, Athanasiou, Foote
Aaron Ekblad Out At Least Two Weeks
Panthers blue-liner Aaron Ekblad will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters (via Jameson Olive of the team’s official site). The 2014 first-overall pick sustained the injury in Saturday’s win over the Flames, playing just over five minutes before exiting the contest. Maurice said Ekblad will be evaluated daily after the … [Read more...] about Aaron Ekblad Out At Least Two Weeks
Panthers Acquire Kyle Okposo
After adding Vladimir Tarasenko earlier this week, the Panthers have made another addition up front. They’ve acquired winger Kyle Okposo from the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Calle Sjalin and a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. The pick will elevate to a fifth-round selection if Florida wins the Stanley Cup. Okposo has served as Buffalo’s captain in each of the last … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Kyle Okposo