When Vancouver decided to buy out Oliver Ekman-Larsson this summer, it was the richest buyout in NHL history. It’s a move the blueliner didn’t see coming as he told Thomas Drance of The Athletic (subscription link) that he was surprised by their decision after his exit meetings and discussions with the team had been focused on his role with the Canucks for the 2023-24 … [Read more...] about Ekman-Larsson Was Surprised By Buyout
Panthers Recall William Lockwood, Loan Mackie Samoskevich To AHL
The Florida Panthers have swapped forwards with their minor-league affiliate, the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers, per a team announcement. William Lockwood is coming up to the big leagues, while rookie winger Mackie Samoskevich has been loaned to the minors. Lockwood, 25, joined the Panthers last summer by signing a two-year, two-way deal worth $1.55MM. The former Canucks prospect … [Read more...] about Panthers Recall William Lockwood, Loan Mackie Samoskevich To AHL
Panthers Sign Jonah Gadjovich To One-Year Deal
The Florida Panthers announced today that they’ve signed forward Jonah Gadjovich to a one-year, one-way NHL contract. The 25-year-old native of Whitby, Ontario played with the San Jose Sharks last season where he dressed in 35 games and registered three goals and four assists. The contract is a nice development for Gadjovich who previously signed in July with Florida’s AHL … [Read more...] about Panthers Sign Jonah Gadjovich To One-Year Deal
Justin Sourdif To Make NHL Debut Monday
A third Florida Panther is expected to make his NHL debut this season. 21-year-old Justin Sourdif will draw into the lineup tonight against the Devils instead of another rookie, Mackie Samoskevich, who will serve as a healthy scratch. Sourdif, the 87th overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft, made his pro debut just last season, scoring seven goals, 17 assists and 24 points in … [Read more...] about Justin Sourdif To Make NHL Debut Monday
Atlantic Notes: Knight, Poitras, Klingberg
Eyebrows raised this morning when the Florida Panthers announced presumptive backup netminder Spencer Knight would start the 2023-24 campaign with AHL Charlotte. However, head coach Paul Maurice said today it’s not a performance-related demotion. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Knight missed the last two months of the regular season and all of the Panthers’ run to the Stanley … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knight, Poitras, Klingberg