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In just a few years, the Florida Panthers have gone from a relative afterthought to the envy of the entire NHL. The Panthers, who went 26 years between playoff series wins from 1996-2022, have made it to three-straight Stanley Cup Finals and won the last two, both over the Edmonton Oilers.

Uvis Balinskis News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Uvis Balinskis’ Time as a Panther May Be Coming to an End

The Florida Panthers are in their celebration era as they are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They look to win their third straight and join the 1981, 1982, and 1983 New York Islanders in accomplishing the feat.

NHL News / House of Hockey / August 20

Jake Guentzel Exposes Matthew Tkachuk's Unsportsmanlike True Colours in New Interview

Matthew Tkachuk laid out Jake Guentzel in the playoffs, and now the Lightning star has exposed Tkachuk's lack of sportsmanship in his latest interview.

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Paul Maurice News / Hockey Latest / August 19

Party in the Woods: Paul Maurice Celebrates With Stanley Cup at Unexpected Winnipeg Location

The party continues for Stanley Cup-winning coach Paul Maurice, as he took the trophy to Winnipeg and celebrated with it at the famous Lake of the Woods.

Aaron Ekblad News / House of Hockey / August 19

Jeff Marek Reveals He Believed Aaron Ekblad Would End Up on One Specific Central Team

NHL analyst Jeff Marek is revealing the NHL team that he believed that Florida Panthers UFA defenseman Aaron Ekblad was going to sign with this summer.

Evan Rodrigues News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Bruins Could Land Evan Rodrigues in Suggested Cap Dump Trade With Panthers

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins are on two different sides of the league right now. The Panthers are going to try and make another deep run into the postseason and push for their third consecutive Stanley Cup, while the Bruins are trying to rebuild from the ground up after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

Cooper Black News / Little Box Cats / August 18

2025 Panthers Prospect Profile: Cooper Black

The Florida Panthers agreed to terms with undrafted goaltender Cooper Black on a two-year, entry-level on April 2, 2024 after the towering keeper completed his second NCAA season with Dartmouth College.

Brad Marchand News / House of Hockey / August 17

Brad Marchand's Six-Year Contract in Florida Deeply Analyzed by Insiders

Brad Marchand signed a controversial six-year deal this off-season, and now top NHL analysts have opened up on the business done by Panthers GM Bill Zito.

Evan Cormier News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Panthers organization finds way to retain veteran goaltender

The Panthers organization is retaining goaltender Evan Cormier on an AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers.

Panthers sign Mike Benning to one-year deal

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Matthew Tkachuk Being Named NHL 26’s Cover Athlete Shows How Far the Panthers Have Come

After celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup – the first team to do so since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021 – the Florida Panthers will look to become the first team since the New York Islanders in the early 1980s to win three consecutive championships.

Brad Marchand News / House of Hockey / August 14

Brad Marchand Makes Incredible Gesture in Canada, Takes Dairy Queen Partnership to a New Level

Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand is taking his Dairy Queen partnership to a whole new level, as he held a meet and greet in Halifax to raise money for a hospital.

Carter Berger News / Inside The Rink / August 14

AHL: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sign Carter Berger

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are reportedly signing 25-year-old defenseman Carter Berger to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Berger played in one game for the Hartford Wolf Pack last season; he didn’t record a point in that game.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Panthers sign Mike Benning to one-year deal

The Florida Panthers have announced that defenseman Mike Benning has been signed to a one-year contract with a $775,000 cap hit. Benning was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with a $916,667 cap hit.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Kraken hire retired pro, acclaimed coach to development team

The Seattle Kraken have announced two late-summer hires. Recently retired pro Zac Dalpe will join the club as a Player Development Consultant, and Adam Purner will take on the role of Video Analyst, in the 2025-26 season.

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Matthew Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / August 13

What New Matthew Tkachuk Injury Update Means for Panthers' Rivals

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk could be sidelined for a significant stretch because of nagging issues related to an injury suffered last season.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 11

1 move Florida Panthers should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The Florida Panthers will be going for the three-peat in 2025-26 and are coming off another solid offseason. While it has been a near-perfect stretch for the defending champs, their focus is on accomplishing a feat not done since the 1980s: going to four straight Stanley Cup Finals and winning three in a row.

Brad Marchand News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 10

Panthers’ Brad Marchand names 2 big reasons behind 6-year contract

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025. Even with so many core players signed long term, they were able to keep their three big free agents.

Brad Marchand News / Breakaway on SI / August 10

Panthers Forward Uninterested in Retirement Talk

Fresh off a Stanley Cup championship, Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand wants no part of any conversation questioning when he will retire, and whether or not it will be sooner or later.

Aaron Ekblad News / Athlon Sports / August 9

Aaron Ekblad Gets Brutally Honest on Panthers 3-Peat Chances

The Florida Panthers are the class of the NHL following another Stanley Cup Final win. This marks two straight titles for the Panthers, and the team will be looking to go after a three-peat next season.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 9

Panthers Defender Calls Out Stanley Cup Jinx

The Florida Panthers are attempt to win a third straight Stanley Cup during the 2025-2026 campaign. The two-time defending champions managed to re-sign several key members of that roster in the hopes of becoming the first organization since the dynastic New York Islanders of the 1980s to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 8

Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk could miss significant time to start season

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is continuing to work his way back from an adductor injury

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Evan Rodrigues News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Panthers won’t trade Evan Rodrigues despite salary cap concerns

The Florida Panthers are bumping up against the salary cap ceiling. They are two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, so they are happy to pay up for their core.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

Much-anticipated video game 'NHL 26' gets official release date

One of the longest-standing video game franchises is getting a facelift.

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Evan Rodrigues News / Athlon Sports / August 5

Florida Panthers Not Likely to Trade Evan Rodrigues: Report

The Florida Panthers are the class of the NHL following a second straight victory in the Stanley Cup Final. Florida has reached three straight Stanley Cup Finals in total, and they will be going after a three-peat next year.

Florida Panthers News / Full Press Hockey / August 4

The Florida Panthers Looking to Be Contender Many Years To Come

The Florida Panthers have their eyes on destiny as the two-time Stanley Cup Champions look to do something no team has done since the New York Islanders of the 1980s and win three straight Stanley Cups.

Evan Rodrigues News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Evan Rodrigues Panicked Over Rumored Trade to Bruins

Evan Rodrigues had a brief moment of panic during last season’s NHL trade deadline — and it had nothing to do with his play. According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Florida Panthers forward feared he was part of the package sent to acquire Brad Marchand, thanks to some well-timed pranks in the dressing room.