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Panthers That Will Step Up in Tkachuk’s Absence

The Florida Panthers will start their season on Oct. 7 as defending Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row. They look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and win their third straight championship.

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Panthers open prospect tournament against Hurricanes

The Florida Panthers will take on the Carolina Hurricanes this afternoon in the opening game of the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, presented by Florida Blue, at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Patrick Bajkov News / Inside The Rink / September 11

ECHL: Veteran Forward Patrick Bajkov Signs with Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Icemen have added a proven playmaker to their 2025–26 roster, signing veteran forward Patrick Bajkov. At 27 years old, Bajkov brings a mix of scoring touch, versatility, and experience across multiple leagues in North America and Europe.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / September 11

Panthers Winger Ready for Another Stanley Cup Defense

The Florida Panthers enter the 2025-2026 season as two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. The mighty Panthers sit atop the NHL mountain, and after retaining all three of their marquee free agents earlier in the offseason, there’s reason to believe this team could win a third consecutive championship.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 11

Matthew Tkachuk: Missing Season Start, Pushing for NHL and Olympic Return

Matthew Tkachuk has built his career on grit, determination, and the ability to shine when the stakes are highest. Now, the Florida Panthers star faces one of his toughest challenges yet: recovering from offseason surgery in time to return to the NHL and help lead Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / September 11

AHLers and camp invites dot Panthers prospect tourney roster

Last week, the Florida Panthers released its 24-man roster for the upcoming 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, FL that will run from September 12 to September 15.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Panthers to sign Tyler Motte, Ben Harpur to PTOs

The Panthers are in agreement with forward Tyler Motte and defenseman Ben Harpur on professional tryouts, according to Frank Seravalli of Bleacher Report.

Noah Gregor News / Little Box Cats / September 10

Panthers sign forward Noah Gregor to PTO

According to Sports 1440’s Jason Gregor, the Florida Panthers have signed 27-year-old forward Noah Gregor to a professional tryout (PTO). Gregor split the 2024-25 season between the Ottawa Senators (40 games) and San Jose Sharks (12 games), recording a total of four goals, three assists, and 94 hits between the two clubs.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov becomes part-owner of Major League Pickleball team

Aleksander Barkov has seen as much success as anyone in the last few seasons, captaining the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and three straight Final appearances.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Bold Florida Panthers predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Florida Panthers once again reached the mountaintop as Stanley Cup champions, claiming a second straight victory over the Edmonton Oilers. It was the first Stanley Cup Final rematch since 2008 and 2009, but unlike those series, where the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins each won once, Florida completed a clean sweep over the Oilers.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / September 9

Florida Panthers Announce New Tough-Guy Signing as They Look to Win Their Third Straight Stanley Cup

The Panthers have had a fantastic off-season, and ahead of their chase for their third straight Stanley Cup, they've added another intriguing veteran.

Noah Gregor News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Florida Panthers invite Noah Gregor to training camp on pro tryout

The Florida Panthers have invited forward Noah Gregor to attend their training camp on a professional tryout opportunity, according to Daily Faceoff show host (and Noah’s uncle) Jason Gregor.

Brad Marchand News / House of Hockey / September 8

Brad Marchand Predicted to End Career With One Specific Pacific Team, Not Panthers, per NHL Analyst

Brad Marchand signed a long-term deal in Florida this summer, but now there has been speculation that he may end his career with the Anaheim Ducks. This past season was a whirlwind for Brad Marchand, as he joined the Florida Panthers via trade before helping them go on an impressive Stanley Cup run, winning their second straight.

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Stepan Gorbunov News / Little Box Cats / September 8

2025 Panthers Prospect Profile: Stepan Gorbunov

After taking Linus Eriksson in the second round, Matvei Shuravin in the third, and Simon Zether int the fourth, the Florida Panthers added a third forward to their prospect cupboard when they selected Stepan Gorbunov in the sixth round with the 169th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Panthers See Drastic Changes in Ownership Group

The Florida Panthers enter this upcoming season the same way they entered the last season, as defending Stanley Cup Champions. After winning back-to-back titles, they look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and win three straight Stanley Cups.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 6

McDavid vs. Tkachuk: The Selfish Leadership Divide That's Made the Difference in Panthers-Oilers Finals

The Panthers have beaten the Oilers in back-to-back Cup Finals, and now Matthew Tkachuk has revealed the major difference between the two teams. In the past two seasons, the Florida Panthers have emerged victorious over the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals, and as a result, they've claimed glory over two of the NHL's biggest stars.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / September 6

Weekend ‘Waul: Florida Panthers Open Forum

The Calgary Flames signed restricted free agent forward Connor Zary to three-year contract worth $11.325 million. Zary produced 13 goals and 14 assists in 57 games during the 2024-25 season his second in the NHL.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

NHL 26 review: The smartest hockey game ever?

Another year, another opportunity for gamers around the globe to bash the EA Sports NHL franchise…or is it? For what seems like forever, fans have clamored for a game with consistency and realism, attributes that can be tough to obtain even with today’s technology, especially when creating a game that features action as fast and fluid as hockey.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

2025-26 NHL team preview: Florida Panthers

The Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2023-24, and retaining their entire championship roster was next to impossible. They watched

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

3 Intriguing Teams That Could Upset the Florida Panthers' 3-Peat Bid

The 2025-26 Florida Panthers will have an opportunity to become members of the NHL’s most exclusive club. Should the Cats claim a third successive Stanley Cup crown, they will join the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders as the only organizations to accomplish this elusive feat.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Way-too-early Florida Panthers trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Florida Panthers defended their Stanley Cup title this summer. And now, they get to go and try to do it all again. Florida is looking to achieve a feat not seen since the 1980s.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Penn State may have opened door to hosting NHL Winter Classic

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Oilers’ Connor McDavid earns top player rating in 'EA Sports NHL 26'

Mitch Marner needed full-time security at home after Game 7 loss

Matthew Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Matthew Tkachuk’s Surgery Changes Landscape for Panthers’ Roster

The Florida Panthers are about to enter the 2025-26 season hungrier than ever. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, they look to be the first team since the New York Islanders in 1981, 1982, and 1983 to win three straight championships.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Florida Panthers top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Florida Panthers successfully defended their Stanley Cup championship back in June. They are the two-time defending champions and hope to achieve something that hasn’t been seen since the 1980s.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 22

Panthers Culture Led to Defenseman’s Offseason Decision

Originally drafted first overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad has blossomed into the team's top defenseman and a massive piece of their consecutive Stanley Cup championships, something that has reinforced his love for the team and city.