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Paul Bissonnette Makes Shocking Claim on Sam Bennett's Next Contract

NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette has some interesting advice for Panthers general manager Bill Zito regarding the reigning Conn Smythe winner Sam Bennett. Sam Bennett has never put up ridiculous point totals in the regular season.

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Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov’s 6-word message after Stanley Cup victory will spook rest of NHL

Fresh off winning their second straight Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers already have their eyes on next season. Winning a third straight Stanley Cup would make them the fourth franchise in NHL history to do so.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / June 21

NHL Gives Two Warnings to the Florida Panthers After Damaging the Cup During Celebration

Florida Panthers captain Alexander Barkov was reportedly warned by the keepers of the Stanley Cup not to break any more rules after the hardware was damaged in celebrations once again, according to NHL reporter James Olive.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Blade of Steel / June 21

Panthers Star Reveals Uncertain Road Ahead with Potential Surgery Looming

Matthew Tkachuk fought through major injuries in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now he's addressed an uncertain off-season that he's calling the best summer ever, with a major potential surgery looming for the Panthers star.

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The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

Brad Marchand News / Breakaway on SI / June 21

Panthers' Brad Marchand Has Many Suitors

It's not often that a 37-year-old is one of the top players available in free agency, but Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand absolutely is. A four-time All-Star, Marchand joined the Panthers on March 7 via a mid-season trade with the Boston Bruins, the only team he had ever played for.

Aaron Ekblad News / Blade of Steel / June 21

Aaron Ekblad Reveals the One Team He Wants to Play With Following Stanley Cup Success

Aaron Ekblad has been a star for Florida for a long time, and after back-to-back Stanley Cups, he reveals where he wants to sign in free agency. Back in the 2014 NHL Draft, the Florida Panthers used the No.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Elliotte Friedman Hints at Sam Bennett's Price Tag Before Free Agency

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett let it slip that he isn't leaving Sunrise any time soon, but the pen has yet to hit the paper when it comes to his contract extension.

Brad Marchand News / Athlon Sports / June 21

NHL Insiders Disagree on Possible Brad Marchand Offseason Destination

The race for Florida Panthers veteran and pending free agent Brad Marchand is heating up, and a couple of insiders have offered two different options for who might end up landing the winger.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Matthew Tkachuk's Three-Word Message on Connor McDavid Goes Viral

The Florida Panthers were in full party mode Thursday night as they brought the Stanley Cup to Miami’s E11EVEN nightclub. After clinching their second straight championship against the Edmonton Oilers, the mood was celebratory, and the party kept on going, leaking into Friday.

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 21

Brad Marchand directly addresses joining the Maple Leafs on social media

Marchand can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Brad Marchand mocks Oilers with ‘Losers’ sticker

Panthers' Brad Marchand trolls opposing teams for giving away championship players

Matthew Tkachuk's message to free-agent teammates won't please Panthers GM

Report: Maple Leafs were offered meeting with Mitch Marner, pursued Mason Marchment prior to trade

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

Brad Marchand News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Brad Marchand mocks Oilers with ‘Losers’ sticker

Brad Marchand is having so much fun as a Stanley Cup winner with the Florida Panthers. Marchand had won the Stanley Cup in 2011 as a member of the Boston Bruins.

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The 'Most home runs in a season by MLB franchise' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most points with zero assists in the NBA Finals' quiz

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

‘How Does He Not End Up a Leaf?’: Analyst Says of Top Free Agent

Veteran NHL analyst Nick Kypreos has ignited speculation about Brad Marchand potentially signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. During a

Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Dairy Queen in Florida names Blizzard after Panthers’ Brad Marchand

The good times keep rolling in South Florida, especially for one of the team’s most important players during its latest championship run. On Friday, a Dairy Queen in Sunrise is paying tribute to Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand by offering customers a special “Brad Blizzard” for one day only.

Bill Zito News / Breakaway on SI / June 20

How Bill Zito Built the Florida Panthers

By virtue of their convincing 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup championship, 4-2.

Paul Maurice News / Blade of Steel / June 20

Behind the Bench: Paul Maurice's Touching Message to Panthers Players Surfaces Online

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice rewarded his fourth line of AJ Greer, Jonah Gadjovich, and Tomas Nosek during game six of the Stanley Cup final as has since been revealed in a new video from the game.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 20

Panthers' Marchand trolls teams for giving away championship players

Panthers' Brad Marchand trolls opposing teams for giving away championship players

On the ice, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is one of the biggest pests and agitators in the NHL. He is always looking to cause problems and get under the skin of opponents anyway he can. He is taking that persona off the ice as well following the team's Stanley Cup win.

Panthers' back-to-back Stanley Cups a masterclass in roster building

Five takeaways as Panthers officially become an NHL dynasty

Sam Bennett's Conn Smythe win boosts his already-outrageous free-agent value

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Matthew Tkachuk's message to free agents may irk Panthers GM

Matthew Tkachuk's message to free-agent teammates won't please Panthers GM

The Florida Panthers just lifted their second straight Stanley Cup — but their offseason is already a minefield.

Brad Marchand directly addresses joining the Maple Leafs on social media

Panthers' Brad Marchand trolls opposing teams for giving away championship players

Wayne Gretzky criticizes Oilers after Stanley Cup loss

Four teams that can challenge Panthers for 2026 Stanley Cup

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Panthers players took less than a day to damage the Stanley Cup

Florida Panthers players did not even need a full day with the Stanley Cup to cause some notable damage.

Five takeaways as Panthers officially become an NHL dynasty

Four teams that can challenge Panthers for 2026 Stanley Cup

Panthers' Sam Reinhart makes history in Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

'Best day of my life': Panthers’ Seth Jones celebrates first Stanley Cup win

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Tuesday night’s sixth game of the Stanley Cup Final to secure a 4-2 series win and repeat as Cup champions.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 17