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Panthers rumors: Florida unwilling to give Sergei Bobrovsky a Brad Marchand-like contract

The Florida Panthers are unlikely to make the playoffs as the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Injuries have been a big reason why, with Aleksander Barkov missing the entire season and Matthew Tkachuk missing the first half of the year.

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Panthers, Flames fight to extend flickering postseason hopes

The Florida Panthers continued their mastery over the Edmonton Oilers with a decisive 4-0 road victory on Thursday in a Stanley Cup Final rematch. Now the Panthers are on a quest for an Alberta sweep when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday to finish a four-game road swing.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Field Level Media / March 20

Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers blank Oilers in Final rematch

Sergei Bobrovsky pitched a 21-save shutout for the visiting Florida Panthers in a 4-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Four players scored, and Evan Rodrigues, Matt Benning and Sam Bennett each had two assists for the Panthers (34-31-3, 71 points), who split the two-game season series.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Panthers Not Budging on Bobrovsky’s Familiar Contract Pitch

As per a report by Elliotte Friedman in his 32 Thoughts written column, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a specific extension in mind as he negotiates with the Florida Panthers.

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Brad Marchand News / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Can Panthers’ Brad Marchand Continue to Play at His Standard Next Season?

The Florida Panthers continue to fall down the standings in their title-defending 2025-26 season. With a record of 33-32-3, they sit 13 points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 18

Struggling Panthers look to ice-out familiar foe Oilers

The Stanley Cup Final reunion returns to Wild Rose Country as Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers host the Florida Panthers on Thursday. This marks the teams' second regular-season meeting.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Panthers, Paul Maurice Dealt Bad Brad Marchand News

The Florida Panthers continued their western road trip while trying to navigate a season disrupted by injuries. Defenseman Seth Jones returned to the lineup in Vancouver after missing 26 games with a fractured collarbone.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Panthers place Brad Marchand on long-term injured reserve

It looks like the end of the road for one of the league’s more prominent veterans, at least for this year. According to

Matthew Tkachuk recruiting Auston Matthews to the Florida Panthers?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 17

Matthew Tkachuk Recruiting Auston Matthews to the Florida Panthers?

Radko Gudas’ knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews has been the biggest storyline around the hockey world over the last week. From the hit itself to the lack of response from the Toronto Maple Leafs and the eventual suspension length, there has been no shortage of discourse and opinions on the matter.

Seth Jones News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Panthers getting huge Seth Jones boost after 26-game absence

The Florida Panthers are facing a long road to make the playoffs as two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions. They are getting a big-time lift on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks that could help him down the stretch.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Panthers’ Seth Jones, Sam Bennett to return to lineup against Canucks

A couple of key players are set to return to the ice. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that both forward Sam Bennett and defenseman Seth Jones will be back in the lineup on Tuesday night when the Panthers visit the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

NHL Predictions: March 17th, Florida Panthers at Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Nolan Foote News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 15

Florida Panthers To Recall Nolan Foote

The Florida Panthers have recalled forward Nolan Foote from their AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, per Five Reasons Sports’ Alex Baumgartner. The move has not yet been officially confirmed by the team.

Sam Reinhart News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

Sam Reinhart To Miss At Least Four Games With Injury

Florida Panthers star forward Sam Reinhart will miss at least the team’s next four games as he manages an undisclosed injury, per team reporter Jameson Olive.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Panthers Should Target Keaton Verhoeff in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Florida Panthers are trying desperately to stay alive in the playoff race within the Eastern Conference. With a record of 33-29-3 and 69 points, they sit nine points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wildcard spot within the conference.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 14

Panthers provide injury updates for five players

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice provided injury updates for several players on Saturday. Maurice announced that Reinhart will not be joining the Panthers on their upcoming road trip through the west coast.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

If Panthers Start to Slide, a Bruins Draft Pick is Suddenly at Risk

When the Boston Bruins traded captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the 2025 trade deadline, the return seemed somewhat underwhelming. With options to limit the places he was willing to go, Boston was only able to pick up a conditional 2027 second-round pick.