Panthers defensemen Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour both skated today and are expected to take part in practice with the team on Sunday in non-contact jerseys, reports Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards. Both players played through shoulder injuries in the playoffs, undergoing surgery soon after the Stanley Cup Final concluded. The original expectation was that both … [Read more...] about Panthers Notes: Ekblad, Montour, Barkov, Bennett
Joe Thornton Officially Announces Retirement
2006 Hart Trophy winner and longtime San Jose Sharks pivot Joe Thornton has officially confirmed his retirement from pro hockey, per a video release from the Sharks. The 44-year-old did not play during the 2022-23 season, last suiting up for the Florida Panthers in 2021-22. Rarely does a player with such a clear path to a spot in the Hall of Fame hang up the skates. While he … [Read more...] about Joe Thornton Officially Announces Retirement
Sam Bennett Returns To Practice
The Florida Panthers got some good news this morning. Center Sam Bennett has returned to practice for the first time this regular season, per Florida Hockey Now’s George Richards. Bennett sustained a lower-body injury during the preseason that’s kept him out through six games thus far.If he can get back into playing shape within the next 48 hours, he could make his season debut … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett Returns To Practice
Florida Panthers Recall Samoskevich, Barkov Out Tonight
Earlier today, the Florida Panthers announced they had recalled forward Mackie Samoskevich from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers. Without a corresponding roster move made, CapFriendly would report that captain Aleksander Barkov is out of the lineup tonight as the team takes on the San Jose Sharks, giving context to the callup. The 24th overall selection of the 2021 … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Recall Samoskevich, Barkov Out Tonight
Panthers Loan Justin Sourdif To AHL
The Panthers announced Monday that forward Justin Sourdif has been re-assigned to the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Florida brought up the 21-year-old for his first taste of NHL action nearly two weeks ago. Sourdif was originally selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft and signed him to his entry-level contract in September of 2021. He spent the following … [Read more...] about Panthers Loan Justin Sourdif To AHL