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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.

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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.

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Zac Dalpe 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.

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.

Vladislav Lukashevich News / Little Box Cats / August 13

2025 Panthers Prospect Profile: Vladislav Lukashevich

The Florida Panthers selected defenseman Vladislav Lukashevich in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft after taking forward Mackie Samoskevich in the first round and blueliner Evan Nause in the second.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 12

4 Issues EA Sports Must Address in NHL 26

Last week, EA Sports gave hockey fans a rare taste of excitement in the desert of August. A smiling Matthew Tkachuk dons the cover of the NHL 26 video game (with brother Brady and father Keith featured on the game’s deluxe edition), which fans got the first look at on Aug.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 12

Panthers want to hear 1 thing from Taylor Swift’s ‘New Heights’ appearance

The entire galaxy will be completely surreal on Wednesday, with birds flapping in the distance, extinct flowers suddenly blooming, and rainbows appearing from every horizon.

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 / House of Hockey / August 11

Brad Marchand Comments on Retirement After Signing Controversial Six-Year Contract in Florida

Brad Marchand's future in the NHL is set in Florida, and now he's made a profound statement on his potential retirement in the years to come. Brad Marchand

Sandis Vilmanis News / Little Box Cats / August 11

2025 Panthers Prospect Profile: Sandis Vilmanis

After selecting defensemen Marek Alscher and Ludvig Jansson with his first two picks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito took his first forward of the event when he chose Sandis Vimanis in the fifth round (157th overall).

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.

Florida Panthers News / Sporting News / August 10

Panthers’ 2-time Stanley Cup winner plans to play through lengthy contract

Florida Panthers left winger Brad Marchand isn't planning on going anywhere anytime soon.

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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.

Florida Panthers 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.

Florida Panthers 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

Panthers confident they can win third consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025-26

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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.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5

Cap-strapped Panthers not expected to trade two-time Stanley Cup champion

Although they are free to do so during the offseason, the Florida Panthers are currently $3.725M over the upper limit of the salary cap.

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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.