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Detroit’s Larkin cited among possible Panthers targets if Barkov out

The suspense about Sasha Barkov’s leg injury will apparently continue until Saturday for everyone outside the team. While the Panthers captain was scheduled for a MRI on Friday, the team had the day off and there was no media availability planned until they practice Saturday in California in preparation for Sunday’s game at Anaheim.

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Does a Long-Term Barkov Injury Lead to Larkin in Florida?

If Aleksander Barkov suffers another serious injury, expect plenty of chatter about Dylan Larkin and a possible trade to the Florida Panthers. Barkov missed significant time last season with a long-term injury.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Aleksander Barkov injury a brutal break for Panthers

One of the feel-good stories of this season was Aleksander Barkov’s return to the Florida Panthers. After missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season with a torn right ACL and MCL, the center worked his way back from the injury, even playing for Finland in the IIHF World Championship.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Brad Marchand Claps Back Over No-Trade Clauses: Did He Miss The Point?

Brad Marchand has joined the growing debate over no-trade clauses, and he isn’t siding with the commissioner. Responding to recent comments from Gary Bettman, Marchand called the current setup a “broken system” and argued the issue cuts both ways for players and teams.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Update On Aleksander Barkov

Aleksander Barkov could potentially have another big lower-body injury to heal. This stems from Barkov skating straight off the ice while his Florida Panthers were down 2-0 to the San Jose Sharks as they were trying to climb back in the middle of the second period on the power-play.

Aleksander Barkov News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Panthers’ Barkov leaves game against Sharks with apparent leg injury

Not even a week into their season, the Florida Panthers might have been hit with a worst-case scenario. In Thursday’s road game against the San Jose Sharks, Panthers center Aleksander Barkov suffered an apparent leg injury which forced him to leave for the dressing room.

Aleksander Barkov News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2

Not Again… Barkov Leaves Game With Déjà Vu Knee Injury

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks after an awkward fall that appeared to injure his left knee, raising fears of another setback for the star center.

Jacob Markstrom News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 30

Markstrom sends message with shutout in return to Florida Panthers

Jacob Markstrom did more than shut out the defending Stanley Cup champions in his first game for the Florida Panthers in 18 years. He conveyed a resounding “shut up” to his critics in a 1-0 season-opening win Tuesday at Carolina.

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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 / Florida Panthers On SI / September 30

Florida Panthers Penalty Kill Was Key in Home Opener

The Florida Panthers have started their 2026-27 season with a bang. On opening night, they defeated the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 1-0 in overtime, crashing their banner-raising party.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 30

Takeaways from the Panthers' Opening Win Against the Champions

In a game that featured fights, an overtime goal that sealed the victory, plenty of penalty minutes and so much excitement, this matchup featured everything that a hockey fan would want to witness.

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3 Takeaways From the Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Opening Night

For the third straight year, the Florida Panthers’ first game of the season featured a banner-raising ceremony, but this time, it wasn’t theirs. The Cats

NHL News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 29

Panthers Outlast Hurricanes in Season Opening Slugfest

The highly anticipated season opener between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes pitted two Eastern Conference heavyweights against each other once again.

Gustav Forsling News / Field Level Media / September 29

Panthers edge Hurricanes in opener on Gustav Forsling's late OT goal

Gustav Forsling scored with five seconds left in overtime as the Florida Panthers opened the season with a 1-0 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 29

Jacob Markstrom impresses in season-opening win vs. Hurricanes

Panthers' Jacob Markstrom impresses in season opener, emerging as Sergei Bobrovsky replacement early

Sergei who? The Florida Panthers faced the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in a clash of the past two Stanley Cup champions.

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

The Panthers won’t be as good as expected

After a surprisingly down season, many are expecting the Florida Panthers to bounce back and return to Stanley Cup contention. But will they? After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Panthers took a huge step back in 2025-26.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 29

Game Within the Game: Key Matchups in Panthers Opener

"Great rivalries don't have to be built on hatred. They're built on respect, on a respect for excellence."Mike Krzyzewski When the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway Tuesday, two teams that have personified excellence over the last several years will be in the spotlight.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 28

Brady Tkachuk ready, fourth line set for regular season opener

Brady Tkachuk was back at practice on the first line Monday when the Florida Panthers held their finale practice before boarding a flight to Raleigh, N.C., for the regular-season opener.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 28

Canes to raise Cup banner, face Panthers in NHL season opener

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will be wired for the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, perhaps more so than for some past seasons. The offseason layoff was a long one for the Panthers, vastly different from the previous two years.

Nathan Bastian News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 27

Panthers Sign Nathan Bastian To Two-Way Deal

The Panthers announced that they have signed right-winger Nathan Bastian to a two-way deal for the upcoming season. Bastian will earn the league-minimum $850K salary if on the NHL roster and a $525K minor-league salary with a $575K guarantee, per PuckPedia.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / September 27