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SUNRISE, FL – APRIL 21: John Madden #10 looks back as head coach Kevin Dineen of the Florida Panthers directs the team during third period action against the New Jersey Devils in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the BankAtlantic Center on April 21, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Devils 3-0. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers continue to gut management despite excellent season

0 comments by on 5/15/2016

The Florida Panthers had their best season in franchise history in 2015-16, finishing atop the Atlantic Division with 103 points. Despite an upset first round loss to the New York Islanders, the Panthers’ successful year signaled a change from the consistently mediocre teams of the past. The organization is loaded with young talent like Aleksander […]

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 17: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers skates against the New York Islanders during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on April 17, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Panthers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jaromir Jagr is coming back for another season with the Panthers

0 comments by on 5/5/2016

Jaromir Jagr is the gift that keeps on giving. The Florida Panthers announced Jagr is coming back next season, agreeing to a one-year contract with the team. In the press release announcement, Jagr was praised by management for being an excellent fit and a tremendous influence. “Jaromir is a Hall of Fame player and had an […]

in Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Barclays Center on April 24, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders won the game 2-1 in double overtime to win the series four games to two.

3 reasons why Panthers fans should be optimistic for the future

0 comments by on 4/25/2016

There is nothing more disappointing than getting close to your ultimate goal and falling short. The Florida Panthers fell in the first round, but it isn’t anything to be ashamed of and they will come back even stronger next season. Let me tell you how they are going to do just that. 1. Aleksander Barkov […]

Florida Panthers fake rat SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 04: A plastic rat sits on the ice following the Florida Panthers victory over the Ottawa Senators at the BankAtlantic Center on March 4, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Senators 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers penalized twice after fans throw fake rats on the ice

0 comments by on 4/1/2016

The Florida Panthers celebrated the 20-year anniversary of the infamous “rat trick” incident in which Scott Mellanby reportedly killed a rat with his stick in the locker room before going out and scoring two goals back in 1995-96 by handing out 10,000 fake rats to fans in attendance for their game against New Jersey. Eager […]

CALGARY, AB – MARCH 17: Jiri Hudler #24 of the Calgary Flames skates against the St Louis Blues during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 17, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Panthers show they’re going for it by making a slew of trades

0 comments by on 2/28/2016

It looks like the Panthers are going for it. They acquired Jiri Hudler from the Calgary Flames for a second and fourth-round pick. The second-round pick is from the 2016 draft, while the fourth-round pick is going to be from the 2018 draft. In addition to that trade, they acquired Teddy Purcell of the Edmonton […]

SUNRISE, FL – FEBRUARY 4: Derek MacKenzie #17 of the Florida Panthers is congratulated by teammates after scoring a second period goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on February 4, 2016 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers attendance is up 30% compared to last year

0 comments by on 2/6/2016

The Florida Panthers are holding on to a relatively narrow lead in the Atlantic Division and hockey fans around the NHL are starting to see the club as legitimate contenders. As the Panthers continue to put on impressive displays on the ice, Florida residents are taking notice and attendance is improving. Usually when we discuss […]

The Florida Panthers aren’t a first-place team despite their record

0 comments by on 1/5/2016

We’re almost at the midpoint of the NHL season and surprise, surprise the Florida Panthers are leading the Atlantic Division with a 23-12-4 record. Playing in a garbage division aside, the Panthers seem to be a much-improved squad from the 2014-15 version which won 38 games, missing the playoffs. Florida ownership has so much confidence in […]

SUNRISE, FL – DECEMBER 29: Aleksander Barkov #16 is congratulated by Brian Campbell #51 and Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Florida Panthers after he scored his second goal of the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the BB&T Center on December 29, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Canadiens 3-1. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Hockey Tweets of the Week – Week 13

0 comments by on 1/1/2016

Happy New Year, hockey friends! How about we lead off 2016 with the latest installment of Hockey Tweets of the Week, our weekly feature which puts the spotlight on hockey players, writers and fans in the world of social media. We’ll start in Buffalo, where the Sabres haven’t learned the first rule of playing the […]

SUNRISE, FL – NOVEMBER 16: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Florida Panthers warms up during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at BB&T Center on November 16, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Jagr wants to end his career with the Florida Panthers

0 comments by on 12/21/2015

At age 43, Jaromir Jagr is showing no signs of slowing down and seems to have plenty of gas left in the tank. Retirement still looks a long ways off, but Jagr has recently commented that when he does eventually hang up the skates, he wants to end his career with the Florida Panthers. With […]

SUNRISE, FL – NOVEMBER 16: Nick Bjugstad #27 of the Florida Panthers is congratulated after scoring the game winning goal during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at BB&T Center on November 16, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Report: Panthers will unveil a new uniform and logo next season

0 comments by on 12/10/2015

Change is coming to the Florida Panthers. No, that doesn’t mean relocation rumors. With the team receiving a big injection of additional public funds, the Panthers actually look like a lock to stay where they are. However, they may have a completely new look and logo when you see them next season. The Miami Herald […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 12: Brandon Pirri #73 of the Florida Panthers in action against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on October 12, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Florida Panthers have lost $63.3 million over the last two years

0 comments by on 10/15/2015

The Florida Panthers have been a financial nightmare over the last few years, but the exact scale of the damage hasn’t been widely discussed. An article from the Sun Sentinel reveals that the Panthers lost a total of $63.3 million over the last two years. The team suffered a $36 million loss last year and […]

NEWARK, NJ – JANUARY 31: Aaron Ekblad #5 of the Florida Panthers in action against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Panthers 3-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Florida Panthers aren’t planning to trade away their young talent

0 comments by on 2/19/2015

The Florida Panthers are on the fringe of the playoff picture and they have their young talent to thank for the fact they’re in a position to compete for a postseason berth. That young talent has caught the eye of teams around the NHL and these clubs are hoping that they may be able pry […]

<> at American Airlines Center on February 13, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

Dmitry Kulikov drops down for a dangerous hit on Tyler Seguin

0 comments by on 2/14/2015

Tyler Seguin was forced to leave the game between the Stars and Panthers after Dmitry Kulikov dropped down to deliver a dangerous hit. As Seguin maneuvered the puck through the neutral zone and into the Florida zone, Kulikov bent over and hip checked Seguin around the knee.

The Florida Panthers lost $114,000 a day last year, are still losing money now

0 comments by on 11/4/2014

It’s time to talk about the financial situation in Florida again. The Panthers are a team in the red, but that’s not exactly new information. If you’ve seen the attendance figures so far this year, you’re aware that they’re averaging just over 9,000 fans per night through their first four home games. As for last year, […]

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