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Panthers Recall Mike Benning

The Panthers announced today that they’ve recalled defenseman Mike Benning from AHL Charlotte. They have ample cap space to make the recall and, with only

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Carter Verhaeghe carries Panthers to comeback win over Wings

Carter Verhaeghe scored the tying and go-ahead goals 1:15 apart in the waning moments of regulation as the Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-3 home victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

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Sam Reinhart News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Panthers’ Sam Reinhart to miss game against Red Wings

A notable name will be out of action on Tuesday, but shouldn’t be on the shelf for long. When speaking to the media, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice revealed that forward Sam Reinhart will not be in the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

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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

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 10

Aleksander Barkov Returns To Practice

Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov appeared to be lost for the season when he tore both his ACL and MCL in his right knee on his first day of training camp.

Brad Marchand News / Breakaway on SI / March 10

Panthers Playoff Hopes Likely Over with Brad Marchand Injury

Brad Marchand’s turbulent season with the Florida Panthers might be nearing its final conclusion. Marchand, whose lingering lower-body ailment has hampered him throughout the last couple of months, might need surgery to completely fix the problem, according to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice.

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Florida Panthers Could Shut Down Key Player for Rest of Season

The Florida Panthers could be without one of their key players for the rest of the season. News emerged on Monday afternoon that forward Brad Marchand will be out weeks.

Brad Marchand News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Brad Marchand Weighing Surgery Among Panthers Injury Updates

The second half of the season is becoming clearer for the Florida Panthers, who saw multiple players progress and regress from extended injuries. Defenseman

Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / March 9

Panthers’ Brad Marchand to miss time with lingering injury

The injuries continue to pile up for the Florida Panthers, as it appears they’ll be without Brad Marchand for a bit of time. According to Panthers’ head coach Paul Maurice, Brad Marchand is visiting with doctors regarding an injury and will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / March 8

Florida Panthers Trade Deadline Moves

The Cats were expected to be sellers at the deadline; instead, GM Bill Zito opted to make other moves he thinks will improve the roster. There was a lot of noise around A.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Panthers Should Focus on Resting for Next Season

The Florida Panthers are slowly dropping in the standings with every week passing. With a record of 31-28-3 and 65 points, they are currently eight points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Luke Kunin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7

Panthers Recall Luke Kunin

Luke Kunin’s time in the minors was short-lived. With the roster limit in the NHL now lifted, the Panthers have recalled the veteran, according to the AHL’s transactions log.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / March 6

Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick lifts Panthers over Red Wings

Matthew Tkachuk collected the sixth hat trick of his career as the Florida Panthers ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the host Detroit Red Wings on Friday.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Panthers Want To Extend Sergei Bobrovsky, A.J. Greer

Leading up to the deadline, it was believed that the Florida Panthers were shopping pending unrestricted free agents Sergei Bobrovsky and A.J. Greer. Ultimately, neither player was moved, and the Panthers appear intent on keeping them in Sunrise for a while longer.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Florida Panthers Claim Cole Reinhardt

The Vegas Golden Knights will lose one of their bottom-six forwards. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Florida Panthers have claimed Cole Reinhardt off waivers from Vegas.

Vinnie Hinostroza News / Inside The Rink / March 6

Florida Panthers Acquire Vinnie Hinostroza

The Florida Panthers and Minnesota Wild have made a deal that will send forward Vinnie Hinostroza to the Panthers for future considerations. After the trades the Wild have made, this opens up a spot in the lineup for some of the newly acquired pieces.

Jeff Petry News / Field Level Media / March 5

Wild acquire veteran D Jeff Petry from Panthers

The Minnesota Wild acquired veteran defenseman Jeff Petry from the Florida Panthers on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. The pick converts to a fifth-round selection should Minnesota win two playoff rounds with Petry playing in 50% or more of the Wild's postseason contests during those rounds.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Rumors: Where Could Sergei Bobrovsky End Up if the Panthers Trade Him?

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Florida Panthers have played a lot of hockey the past 3 years, and it looks like it’s caught up to them. Sources say they are in sell mode leading up to Friday.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Listening on Sergei Bobrovsky But Will He Be Traded?

It is a lost season for the Florida Panthers, who were looking to three-peat and create NHL history. However, injuries to Aleksander Barkov, Dmitry Kulikov (now back in the lineup), Tomas Nosek (back in the lineup), Seth Jones, and others have really derailed their season.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / March 4

Panthers Goalie Skyrockets to Top of NHL Trade Targets

The Florida Panthers are entering seller mode as they continue to sit outside the Eastern Conference playoff race. Even with the return of superstar forward Matthew Tkachuk, the team is still 10 points back of the final Wild Card spot in the East and 13 points back of one of the top three teams in the Atlantic Division.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Panthers Officially Become Sellers, Make 2 Big Names Available

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the Florida Panthers are now sellers. They have two of the bigger names available at this season’s trade deadline, and it will be interesting to see how this changes the market.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Panthers May Be Seeing the Final Days of Sergei Bobrovsky

The Florida Panthers’ season is currently on life support as they continue to fall in the standings. With a record of 30-27-3 and 63 points, they sit eight points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Paul Maurice News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Paul Maurice gets honest on what Panthers need to turn season around

The Florida Panthers are looking to do anything they can to turn their season around. They came back from the NHL’s Olympic break sitting eight points out of qualification for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer on verge of rookie record

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer reaches milestone, on verge of rookie record

With 21 games left in the regular season after Sunday, New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer is putting together a season that may go down as the greatest ever for a first-year player on the blue line.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 1

Panthers activate Kulikov, place Schwindt on injured reserve

The Florida Panthers have activated veteran defenseman Dmitry Kulikov from the injured reserve list while placing forward Cole Schwindt on injured reserve.