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Paul Maurice Hopes Auston Matthews Gets No. 70. Just Not Tomorrow

FORT LAUDERDALE — Count Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice as one rooting for Toronto star Auston Matthews to get 70 goals this season. He just does not want to see him do it on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

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Florida Panthers sign GM Bill Zito to contract extension

Florida Panthers Chairman, Owner and Governor of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, Vincent Viola announced today that the Panthers and General Manager Bill Zito have agreed to terms on a multi-year contract extension that promotes him to President of Hockey Operations.

Bill Zito News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 42 minutes ago

Panthers, Bill Zito agree to a multi-year extension

The Panthers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bill Zito, the club announced Monday. Zito has also been named the team’s president of hockey operations as part of the deal.

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Bill Zito News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Bill Zito Signs New Contract with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is used to signing players to contract extensions. Monday, he signed one of his own. Zito, 59, signed a multi-year deal with the Panthers on Monday meaning he will remain with the franchise he has transformed for the foreseeable future.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Ekblad, Verhaeghe Return to Practice for Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Aaron Ekblad and Carter Verhaeghe re-joined the Florida Panthers for practice. Both Ekblad (lower-body injury) and Verhaeghe (undisclosed) have been out of the Florida lineup for the past few weeks and were both expected to be out for the rest of the regular season.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 3 hours ago

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The oddsmakers like the Florida Panthers at home (-130) over the Toronto Maple Leafs (+110) when they face off on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 PM ET. Panthers vs.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 hours ago

Will the Panthers Rest Up Against the Leafs? Depends on Boston

With the victory over Buffalo on Saturday, the Florida Panthers clinched home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. They will almost assuredly open against the Maple Leafs, so Tuesday’s game will be a playoff preview of sorts.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / Florida Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Makes Big Comeback with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Oliver Ekman-Larsson finds himself in a much better place than he was a year ago. The 32-year-old defenseman was cleaning out his Vancouver Canucks locker after missing the final two months of the season with an ankle injury.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / 10 hours ago

Panthers’ nightmare seeding scenario, matchup for 2024 NHL Playoffs

Hockey in Florida has entered a boom period. The Tampa Bay Lightning have been a model organization for nearly a decade, winning two Stanley Cups. Now, the Florida Panthers are beginning to emerge.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Florida Hockey Now / 22 hours ago

Another Milestone for Bobrovsky. Panthers Get Home Ice in R1

SUNRISE — Minutes after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Florida Panthers on Saturday, Sam Reinhart was in no mood to do math when it came to Sergei Bobrovsky.

Anton Lundell News / Florida Hockey Now / 5 minutes ago

Anton Lundell Has Boost in Confidence After ‘Sticking With It’

SUNRISE — After struggling to find confidence early in the season, Anton Lundell has undoubtedly found his stride. The 22-year-old has four goals and six points in seven games in April — including another highlight tally against Buffalo on Saturday — leading into his third postseason with the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Panthers extend run of dominance over Sabres

Sam Reinhart scored with 1:02 left in overtime as the Florida Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla. Reinhart beat his former team with his 55th goal this season and his 10th game-winner of the year.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 11 hours ago

Wait ‘Til the End: Florida Panthers 3, Buffalo Sabres 2 (OT)

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers and Buffalo Sabres got off to a wild start on Saturday, the two combining for four goals in the first 10 minutes of the game.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / April 13

Gameday 81: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres

The stingy Florida Panthers (50-24-6) will look to build on back-to-back blankings over the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets when they face the Buffalo Sabres (38-37-5) for the final time this season tonight at Amerant Bank Arena.

Kyle Okposo News / Florida Hockey Now / 19 hours ago

Kyle Okposo Meets His Former Sabres Teammates Today with Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Kyle Okposo had only played for two NHL teams before being traded to the Florida Panthers in March. On Dec. 23, 2016, Okposo returned to Brooklyn with the Buffalo Sabres, the team he signed with as a free agent after leaving the New York Islanders during the previous offseason.

Sam Reinhart News / Field Level Media / April 12

Sam Reinhart looks to propel Panthers past Sabres

Devon Levi and Jiri Kulich. That's essentially the return the Buffalo Sabres received after trading center Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers on July 24, 2021.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Team USA fills out management group for 4 Nations, 2026 Olympics

USA Hockey has announced the remainder of the management group that will complement Wild GM Bill Guerin for next season’s 4 Nations Face-Off and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

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NHL News / Bleacher Nation / April 12

Panthers vs. Sabres Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Florida Panthers welcome the Buffalo Sabres on April 13 at 5:00 PM ET, and are -225 favorites, with the road team a big underdog at +185. Panthers vs.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Florida Panthers sign Wilmer Skoog to one-year contract

The Florida Panthers have signed forward Wilmer Skoog to a one-year contract for 2024-25. The deal is Skoog’s first in the NHL after turning pro ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Florida Panthers sign forward Oliver Okuliar to one-year, entry-level contract

A little more organizational depth up front has been solidified by the Florida Panthers, at least for one year. On Friday, the team announced it signed forward Oliver Okuliar to a one-year, entry-level contract that will occur during the 2024-25 season.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Panthers Facing Numerous Opportunities in Final Week

The Florida Panthers are marching towards the end of the season in the thick of the Atlantic Division. Currently, they sit second in the said division with a record of 49-24-6 and 104 points and trail the Boston Bruins for first place by three points.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10