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Florida Panthers’ defensemen work to put injury-plagued season behind them

By the time the Florida Panthers’ season of pain mercifully ended, they were virtually defenseless. Gustav Forsling was the only defenseman from the opener who was still skating by the time the injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign concluded.

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Report: Panthers’ Big Trade Offer for Hellebuyck Included Assets That Went Elsewhere

New details are emerging about just how far the Florida Panthers were willing to go to land Connor Hellebuyck, though the offer may now be a thing of the past.

Michael Bunting News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

The Case for the Panthers to Sign Michael Bunting

On Tuesday (Sept. 16), Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced at his training camp press conference that Brad Marchand will miss the start of the season recovering from offseason surgery.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Brad Marchand's Return Timeline Revealed By Panthers' Paul Maurice

Brad Marchand will begin his second full season with the Florida Panthers on the sidelines after undergoing surgery in August following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 18

Florida Panthers Begin Training Camp With Renewed Energy

Very few teams in sports are able to maintain a championship level of play for multiple seasons. Dynasties are rare and most views from the mountain top are short lived.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Panthers' Brad Marchand out through October, Jonah Gadjovich out indefinitely

Some unwelcome news for the Florida Panthers as training camp gets underway.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 17

Florida Panthers Training Camp Preview: Forwards

Jan 25, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose.

Paul Maurice News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Panthers’ Maurice Passes on Creating Most-Hated Line in Hockey — For Now

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is in fine form, and the 2025-26 NHL season hasn’t even begun. In his media availability on Wednesday, the always personable bench boss with no bones about offering up a good sound bite gave reporters some early gold.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Panthers’ Maurice on not playing Bennett with Tkachuks: ‘They’ll be in jail before the puck drops’

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is well aware of how his team is perceived. The Panthers, winners of back-to-back Stanley Cups before an injury-riddled down year last season, are perhaps the most reviled team in the NHL, with the reputation for playing a dirty, unethical style.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

How winning World Championship helped prepare Barkov for NHL return

One of the best players in the world is set to return to his NHL club months after reaching significant heights on the international stage. Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov missed the entire 2025-26 NHL season after suffering a scary injury during the preseason.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 16

The 5 Biggest Themes from the Panthers Coach and GM at Media Day

FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Florida Panthers held their annual media day Wednesday, in advance of a condensed training camp, in an odd position: Challengers not champions.

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Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Panthers hope to get Brad Marchand back from injury ‘early in the season’

The Florida Panthers are letting Brad Marchand return at his own pace. The Hockey News‘ David Dwork was among the reporters who spoke with Panthers general manager Bill Zito Wednesday.

Aleksander Barkov News / ESPN / September 16

Barkov not taking anything for granted in making Panthers return

In the mind of Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov, the difficult part of his comeback is already over.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 14

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Carolina Hurricanes

Julian Gaudio of The Hockey News: Training camps will be opening up this week, and soon after, players will begin to get cut from the main roster. Some of them will no longer be waiver-eligible and will need to pass through waivers to be sent to the AHL.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

5 Florida Panthers Ready to Take the Next Step This Season

The Florida Panthers have an immensely talented roster up and down the lineup, with some key pieces as fixtures. They have even acquired some new pieces, which many believe will help bring them back to Stanley Cup contention.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 13

Florida Panthers Training Camp Preview: Defense

No team in the NHL endured more physical punishment from the 2022 to 2024 seasons than the Florida Panthers, who played 68 playoff games during their three consecutive runs to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 12

Florida Panthers Training Camp Preview: The Goaltenders

When the Florida Panthers open their season on Sept. 29 at Carolina, fans will zero on on some new faces. As the puck drops to start the season, faithful

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / September 9

Revisiting Every Panthers Player to Win an Individual NHL Award

Throughout their franchise history, the Florida Panthers have produced a variety of individual award winners who celebrated successful seasons across the spectrum of awards.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Senators Make Decision on Brady Tkachuk’s First Game Back With Panthers

Brady Tkachuk spent eight seasons with the Ottawa Senators and five as their captain before a blockbuster offseason trade sent him to the Florida Panthers, creating an anticipated early-season reunion between the Atlantic Division rivals.

Ryan Bednard News / Inside The Rink / September 2

ECHL: Ryan Bednard Returns to North America with Orlando

The Orlando Solar Bears have added a familiar name to the South Division, signing veteran goaltender Ryan Bednard for the 2026-27 season. Bednard returns to the ECHL after spending the last two seasons overseas, most recently with Düsseldorfer EG in Germany’s DEL2.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Panthers' Brady Tkachuk Ranks Loudest NHL Booing Crowds

New Florida Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk has built a reputation as one of the NHL’s biggest agitators, and that role has made him a frequent target of opposing crowds throughout his career.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / August 29

2026-27 Florida Panthers Season Preview

Early in the Florida Panthers offseason, they made the huge splash by acquiring Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators. They further added some depth, physicality, and veteran goaltending while parting ways with their longtime starter, Sergei Bobrovsky.

Florida Panthers News / Trade Talk Sports / August 21

Tim Stützle Opens Up on 'Surprising' Brady Tkachuk Trade

Even after years of speculation that he’d one day leave Ottawa, Brady Tkachuk getting traded to the Florida Panthers came as a shock to the hockey world.

Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 6

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

The Panthers did not need to become a completely different team. They needed their stars back, more reliable goaltending and enough depth to survive another bruising season.

Flyers can no longer hide behind rebuilding label after aggressive summer

Lack of market for Vladimir Tarasenko exposes harsh NHL reality

Penguins face uncomfortable reason stars don't want to play in Pittsburgh

Report: Red Wings hire search firm to find next general manager

Three under-the-radar free agents who are still unsigned