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
Barkov Returns From Illness
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