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Brad Marchand Makes Honest Admission on Why He Chose Panthers Over Bruins

Brad Marchand admitted he didn’t expect to remain with the Florida Panthers after lifting the Stanley Cup with the Cats last spring. With Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad also due for extensions, the 37-year-old winger assumed at least one of the three of them would be gone.

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Panthers’ Brad Marchand admits road block in Bruins contract talks

The Florida Panthers made a huge trade last season to acquire Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins. Marchand had spent his entire career with Boston and was a huge part of that organization.

Brad Marchand News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Brad Marchand: 'Two guys probably would have been leaving' if Panthers weren’t in no-tax state

The Florida Panthers have certainly benefitted from operating in a no-tax state to keep the majority of their core intact during their recent run of success, and at this point, the players are well aware of it.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Matthew Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / September 17

Panthers GM: Matthew Tkachuk out until 'December-ish'

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk is expected to be sidelined until sometime in December as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia, general manager Bill Zito said Wednesday.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / September 17

Panthers GM Gives Brutal Updates on Multiple Players

The Florida Panthers are once again entering a new season as defending Stanley Cup champions but will do so shorthanded this time around. Injuries piled up for multiple key Panthers players as they fought their way to their second straight Cup victory, and some time is still needed for recovery.

Tomas Nosek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17

Florida Panthers veteran center undergoes knee surgery

Panthers center Tomas Nosek will miss the first several months of the season with a knee injury suffered during offseason training.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Bill Zito News / Little Box Cats / September 16

Panthers announce 72-man training camp roster

Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced the 72-man roster for the Panthers 2025-26 Training Camp. Florida’s roster will consist of 42 forwards, 23 defensemen and seven goalies.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / September 16

Panthers prospects post 6-1 rout over Predators

The Florida Panthers concluded the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament in Wesley Chapel, FL with an empathic 6-1 romp over the Nashville Predators at AdventHealth Center Ice.

Sam Reinhart News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Sam Reinhart’s ‘exciting’ take on Panthers’ offseason

The Florida Panthers have reigned supreme in the NHL in each of the last two seasons. After winning two straight Stanley Cup titles, Florida is setting its sights on pulling off a three-peat.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / September 15

Panthers close prospect tournament against Predators

The Florida Panthers (1-1) will do battle with the Nashville Predators (2-0) in the first game of the day at the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament, presented by Florida Blue.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

NHL News / Little Box Cats / September 14

Panthers prospects fall 3-2 to Lightning

The Florida Panthers surrendered three second goals in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second game for both teams of the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Matthew Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / September 13

Panthers That Will Step Up in Tkachuk’s Absence

The Florida Panthers will start their season on Oct. 7 as defending Stanley Cup Champions for the second season in a row. They look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and win their third straight championship.

Patrick Bajkov News / Inside The Rink / September 11

ECHL: Veteran Forward Patrick Bajkov Signs with Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Icemen have added a proven playmaker to their 2025–26 roster, signing veteran forward Patrick Bajkov. At 27 years old, Bajkov brings a mix of scoring touch, versatility, and experience across multiple leagues in North America and Europe.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / September 11

Panthers Winger Ready for Another Stanley Cup Defense

The Florida Panthers enter the 2025-2026 season as two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. The mighty Panthers sit atop the NHL mountain, and after retaining all three of their marquee free agents earlier in the offseason, there’s reason to believe this team could win a third consecutive championship.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Panthers to sign Tyler Motte, Ben Harpur to PTOs

The Panthers are in agreement with forward Tyler Motte and defenseman Ben Harpur on professional tryouts, according to Frank Seravalli of Bleacher Report.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 9

Panthers’ Aleksander Barkov becomes part-owner of Major League Pickleball team

Aleksander Barkov has seen as much success as anyone in the last few seasons, captaining the Florida Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and three straight Final appearances.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Bold Florida Panthers predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Florida Panthers once again reached the mountaintop as Stanley Cup champions, claiming a second straight victory over the Edmonton Oilers. It was the first Stanley Cup Final rematch since 2008 and 2009, but unlike those series, where the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins each won once, Florida completed a clean sweep over the Oilers.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / September 9

Florida Panthers Announce New Tough-Guy Signing as They Look to Win Their Third Straight Stanley Cup

The Panthers have had a fantastic off-season, and ahead of their chase for their third straight Stanley Cup, they've added another intriguing veteran.

Noah Gregor News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Panthers to sign Noah Gregor to PTO

Free agent left-winger Noah Gregor will attend Panthers camp on a professional tryout, according to his dad, Jason Gregor of Edmonton’s Sports 1440. The

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / September 8

Brad Marchand Predicted to End Career With One Specific Pacific Team, Not Panthers, per NHL Analyst

Brad Marchand signed a long-term deal in Florida this summer, but now there has been speculation that he may end his career with the Anaheim Ducks. This past season was a whirlwind for Brad Marchand, as he joined the Florida Panthers via trade before helping them go on an impressive Stanley Cup run, winning their second straight.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

Panthers See Drastic Changes in Ownership Group

The Florida Panthers enter this upcoming season the same way they entered the last season, as defending Stanley Cup Champions. After winning back-to-back titles, they look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and win three straight Stanley Cups.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 5

2025-26 NHL team preview: Florida Panthers

The Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2023-24, and retaining their entire championship roster was next to impossible. They watched

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 1

3 Intriguing Teams That Could Upset the Florida Panthers' 3-Peat Bid

The 2025-26 Florida Panthers will have an opportunity to become members of the NHL’s most exclusive club. Should the Cats claim a third successive Stanley Cup crown, they will join the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders as the only organizations to accomplish this elusive feat.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29

Penn State may have opened door to hosting NHL Winter Classic

Penn State may have opened door to hosting future NHL Winter Classic

The Winter Classic is still the NHL's signature regular-season event, and one of the most anticipated venues to host one has been Penn State's Beaver Stadium for a Keystone State Game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers.

Wild could reach record-breaking deal on Kirill Kaprizov extension

Blue Jackets' extension talks with young star will have impact on salary

Shane Pinto extension not expected before start of season

Oilers’ Connor McDavid earns top player rating in 'EA Sports NHL 26'

Mitch Marner needed full-time security at home after Game 7 loss

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 22

Panthers Culture Led to Defenseman’s Offseason Decision

Originally drafted first overall in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad has blossomed into the team's top defenseman and a massive piece of their consecutive Stanley Cup championships, something that has reinforced his love for the team and city.