Last night, history was made as the 31st franchise in the NHL revealed their new logo. The Las Vegas Golden Knights will become the first professional sports franchise to play in the Sin City. Last night, Vegas Owner Bill Foley, GM George McPhee and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hosted an event that revealed the logo. … Continue reading The NHL’s 31st Franchise will be known as the:
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NHL Tri-Weekly Power Rankings: Nov 3, 2016 to Nov 22, 2016
New York Rangers (+3) Montreal Canadiens (-1) Chicago Blackhawks (+2) Pittsburgh Penguins (-1) St Louis Blues (+9) Tampa Bay Lightning (+3) Washington Capitals (+1) Edmonton Oilers (-5) Columbus Blue Jackets (+12) Florida Panthers (+6) Ottawa Senators (-1) San Jose Sharks (+3) Boston Bruins (-1) New Jersey Devils (-1) Dallas Stars (+10) Anaheim Ducks (+1) Philadelphia … Continue reading NHL Tri-Weekly Power Rankings: Nov 3, 2016 to Nov 22, 2016
Panthers get Bjugstad back as another one bites the dust
The Panthers injury cycle continued today. The good news- After missing the first 19 games of the season with a hand injury, Center Nick Bjugstad is set to return. The bad news- Defenseman Alex Petrovic had an MRI today and it revealed he had a broken ankle after blocking a shot. Petro will Ben out … Continue reading Panthers get Bjugstad back as another one bites the dust
The Panther Prowler #19
RECAPS PANTHERS OVERCOME AWFUL OFFICICATING AND BEAT THE ISLANDERS IN OVERTIME Islanders 2 Panthers 3 OT (Saturday) I wrote an article about the officiating preview for this game, and although the officiating was bad, hockey ops in Toronto deserve a ton of responsibility. They ruled no goalie interference on the Islanders 2nd goal. Ekblad scored … Continue reading The Panther Prowler #19
Injuries and Struggles are hurting the Panthers
Every Panthers fan's prayer for this year was that the Cats would not be struck by injuries. They weren't struck by injuries, they were dismantled early on. Table of Injuries Ekblad (Whiplash)- 9/18 to 10/8- 0 games Bjugstad (Arm)- 10/4 to Present- 17 games Huberdeau (Achilles Tendon)- 10/8 to Present- 17 Games Jokinen (Knee)- 10/20 … Continue reading Injuries and Struggles are hurting the Panthers
The already tense atmosphere before tonight’s game will be only amplified by tonight’s officials
The Panthers fan base spent the offseason on Twitter criticizing or praising the moves made by the Panthers and getting rallied up for the new season. However the one thing that was talked about most and especially dominated Panthers twitter early in the offseason was Trocheck was Tripped. If you are a new NHL fan … Continue reading The already tense atmosphere before tonight’s game will be only amplified by tonight’s officials
The Panther Prowler #18
NEWS JOKINEN BACK, BJUGSTAD SHOULD BE BACK ON TUESDAY Jussi Jokinen is back from injury. He returned on Thursday and was pointless against the San Jose Sharks. Nick Bjugstad is skating and he will return on the road trip. PANTHERS TRADE KAMPFER TO THE RANGERS FOR MCILRATH The Panthers traded Defenseman Steven Kampfer to the … Continue reading The Panther Prowler #18
Panther Prospect Update #2: Top 10 Panthers Prospects (October 12-November 11, 2016)
Welcome to the Monthly edition of the Top 10 Panthers Prospects. After a hard fought October, these are the rankings: (Based on performances from the past month) Key Injury/Injuries: #2 F Jayce Hawryluk (Hand) Players who have played 5+ NHL games since last update: #3 Denis Malgin, #FR9 Shane Harper TOP 9 FORWARDS TOP 6 … Continue reading Panther Prospect Update #2: Top 10 Panthers Prospects (October 12-November 11, 2016)
Panthers trade Kampfer to the Rangers
The Panthers have traded Defenseman Steven Kampfer with a conditional 7th round pick to the New York Rangers for Dylan McIlrath. STEVEN KAMPFER Kampfer was the 7th defenseman in Florida for a couple of years. In 73 games with the Panthers, he has scored 2 goals and 6 assists which is 8 points. He had … Continue reading Panthers trade Kampfer to the Rangers
Panthers find themselves in a similar situation as last year
This year the Panthers went 5-6-1 in their first 12 games. Last year they went 5-4-3 in their first 12. That is only a 2 point difference. In their first 20 games last year they went 8-8-4 in their first 20. They weren't in a playoff spot then. It prompted Miami Herald beat writer George … Continue reading Panthers find themselves in a similar situation as last year
