The Panthers announced that they’ve loaned center Patrick Giles to AHL Charlotte. As expected, this opens the cap space necessary to activate Tomáš Nosek from long-term injured reserve before this afternoon’s Global Series game against the Stars. Giles, 24, is waiver-exempt and never stood much chance of sticking around on the NHL roster after Nosek was ready to return. The … [Read more...] about Panthers Reassign Patrick Giles
Panthers Likely To Activate Tomáš Nosek From LTIR
All signs point to Panthers center Tomáš Nosek coming off long-term injured reserve tomorrow. The team will activate him prior to their Global Series matchup against the Stars in Finland “assuming he gets through the morning skate and feels good,” head coach Paul Maurice told reporters, including the team’s Jameson Olive.The Panthers must open up a roster spot to take Nosek off … [Read more...] about Panthers Likely To Activate Tomáš Nosek From LTIR
Aleksander Barkov To Return For Panthers
The Panthers will have captain Aleksander Barkov back in the lineup tonight against the Sabres, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters in Buffalo (including Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald). The team has danced around confirming his return for days now. Barkov has missed the last eight games with a lower-body injury, believed to be a high ankle sprain that he sustained in … [Read more...] about Aleksander Barkov To Return For Panthers
No Extension Talks For Ekblad Yet; Barkov Could Return Monday
The Panthers have been busy on the extension front early on this season. They signed Carter Verhaeghe on opening night, recently inked Paul Maurice to a new deal, and are in discussions on an extension with Sam Bennett. However, according to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, it has been quiet when it comes to potential talks with their other prominent UFA, defenseman Aaron … [Read more...] about No Extension Talks For Ekblad Yet; Barkov Could Return Monday
Panthers, Hunter St. Martin Agree To Entry-Level Deal
The Panthers announced Friday that they’ve agreed to terms with left-wing prospect Hunter St. Martin on a three-year, entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Florida picked up St. Martin, 19, in the sixth round of this year’s draft. He was initially draft-eligible in 2023 but was passed over, which wasn’t surprising given his underwhelming offensive production … [Read more...] about Panthers, Hunter St. Martin Agree To Entry-Level Deal