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Florida Panthers Could Strike Gold with the Boqvist Brothers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Adam and Jesper Boqvist live close enough to one another now that they get to carpool to work with the Florida Panthers. A few months ago, they did not think that would have been possible.

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New Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz suffers injury during day 2 of training camp

In some breaking news, it appears that newly acquired forward Steven Lorentz of the Leafs has sustained an injury and will miss some time. With training camp underway and players on the ice, the possibility of injuries always presents itself.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / September 20

Matthew Tkachuk delivers heartbreaking comments on Johnny Gaudreau's passing

Back on August 29th, Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau were killed in a terrible accident involving Sean Higgins, who was allegedly driving drunk. Since the news of their passing, numerous NHL stars have come out with tributes to the two brothers.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 19

Florida Panthers Forward Misses Start of Training Camp

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers came into their first day of training camp Thursday without many significant injuries. There was one player who was not on the ice, however.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / September 19

Florida Panthers reach pricey deal to stay at current arena long-term

The Florida Panthers have signed a deal that will keep the team at Amerant Bank Arena for a long time, with some of the funding coming directly from taxpayers

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Panthers Stanley Cup winner announces retirement from NHL

Longtime New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement from the NHL.

Red Wings sign former first-round pick to a seven-year contract

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko progressing from injury, but no timetable for return

Bruins add goalie as Jeremy Swayman contract talks persist

Ducks name Radko Gudas captain

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Kyle Okposo News / Field Level Media / September 19

Kyle Okposo goes out a winner, announces retirement

Veteran forward Kyle Okposo capped his career in style by helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in June. Three months later, Okposo announced his retirement from the NHL on Thursday after 17 seasons.

Kyle Okposo News / Daily Faceoff / September 19

Kyle Okposo announces retirement following 17-year career

Stanley Cup champion Kyle Okposo has officially announced his retirement from the NHL following a 17-year career. Okposo states in an open letter, “30 years of playing hockey was incredible.

Kyle Okposo News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Kyle Okposo Announces Retirement After a 17-Season Career

Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement following a 17-season NHL career. The 36-year-old was drafted seventh overall by the New York Islanders in the 2006 NHL Draft and played in 1,051 career regular-season NHL games.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 19

Florida Panthers Training Camp: 3 Burning Questions

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers will skate onto the ice this morning and officially open their 2024-25 NHL season as the defending Stanley Cup champions start training camp.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 19

Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers Open Training Camp

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers were back at the IcePlex on Wednesday for the official start of training camp. It is a rite of passage familiar to all NHL teams.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / September 18

Matthew Tkachuk: Memories of Johnny Gaudreau ‘Will Go On Forever’

FORT LAUDERDALE — Speaking to the media before the start of Florida’s training camp Matthew Tkachuk said on Wednesday that the dealing with the death of his friend and former Calgary teammate Johnny Gaudreau “has been terrible,” but that “my memory of him will go on forever.’’ Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were killed on Aug.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / September 17

Panthers Extend Arena Agreement

The Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers are here to stay. On Tuesday, the Broward County Commission unanimously voted (9-0) to amend and extend the arena operating agreement with the team for another five years, with the agreement now running through 2033.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Florida Panthers, Broward County agree in principal to long-term lease extension

A notable vote has been made in Sunrise. On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers announced that the Broward County Commission voted unanimously to extend the lease of Amerant Bank Arena.

Florida Panthers News / ClutchPoints / September 17

Panthers’ top prospects to watch at 2024-25 training camp

The Florida Panthers are your Stanley Cup champions entering the 2024-25 season. It was an expected outcome, as the Panthers were Stanley Cup contenders entering the postseason this past spring.

Tuomo Ruutu News / Inside The Rink / September 14

Florida Panthers Behind The Bench: Assistant Coaches pt. 2

As the Panthers’ rookies play in their first two games, taking the win over the Predators and a loss to the Hurricanes, this week, I continue my look at the assistant coaches.

Brandon Montour News / ClutchPoints / September 12

Brandon Montour gets real on leaving Panthers in NHL Free Agency

The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup in 2024 but lost some key figures in NHL Free Agency. One key figure who departed the team was defenseman Brandon Montour.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Florida Panthers

We are back for another year for the 2024-25 season of our annual Puck Drop Previews here at Last Word on Hockey. As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

Matt Luff News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

Panthers to sign former Red Wings forward to PTO

The Florida Panthers have entered the market for PTOs as they try to rebuild their forward depth from a season ago.

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Former Maple Leafs defenseman Jordie Benn retires from NHL

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Gustav Forsling News / Daily Faceoff / September 10

Gustav Forsling is coming off a dream season – but he wants even more

This story is courtesy of hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Newlywed, a first-time father, a massive new contract, a winner of Guldpucken (as Sweden’s hockey player of the year), and, of course, a Stanley Cup winner with the Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / September 8

Florida Panthers Behind The Bench: Assistant Coaches pt. 1

Assistant Coaches are just as important as the Head Coach. Often times, more pairs of eyes on things can see things that the Head Coach may miss, or they have alternative ideas that can help in a tough situation.

Anton Lundell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

2024 offseason review of Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers

Reviewing the 2024 offseason for Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers

Florida has done well to keep most of its core talent together, but the negative externalities of the team’s run of success have created some holes further down the lineup.

2024-25 NHL team preview: Florida Panthers

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