Greatest Florida Panther to Wear Each Jersey Number

For each jersey number, the selection reflects performance and time with the club, with a few numbers missing along the way. Let’s look through every number from one to 98 for the greatest Panther to wear each one.

1. Roberto Luongo

The only player whose jersey is retired in team history, and unquestionably one of the greatest Panthers of all time, is Roberto Luongo. He had two tours of duty with the Panthers across his illustrious Hall of Fame career, playing from 2000-01 to 2005-06 and then again from 2013-14 to 2018-19. He is an icon and legend of the organization, even coming back to the club, and is unquestionably the greatest to wear No. 1.

2. Terry Carkner

Terry Carkner takes No. 2 for his 279 games and 46 points with the Panthers. To top off his offensive production, his physical presence was noted with 293 penalty minutes in his tenure.

3. Keith Yandle

Keith Yandle earns the nod for No. 3, having played 371 games with the Panthers and contributing 231 points. 114 of those came on the man advantage, solidifying himself as an offensive force from the back end.

4. Jay Bouwmeester

No. 4 belongs to Jay Bouwmeester, who logged 471 games of service, 203 points, and an impressive 329 penalty minutes as a physical force.

5. Aaron Ekblad

The pick for jersey No. 5 lands on Aaron Ekblad for his two Stanley Cup wins, 804 games, 406 points, and being critical in shutting down top opponents along the way.

6. Alex Petrovic

Alex Petrovic represents No. 6, appearing in 208 games and adding 45 points, not to mention the 601 hits he tallied with the club.

7. Dimitry Kulikov

The No. 7 jersey goes to Dimitry Kulikov, who had two stints with the Panthers and helped them win two Stanley Cup rings on his second go-round. He’s also averaged 19:55 of ice time per game as a member of the Panthers.

8. Peter Worrell

Peter Worrell, wearing No. 8, played 261 games and had 33 points, but his biggest contribution was 964 penalty minutes across parts of six seasons with the organization.

9. Sam Bennett

The 2024-25 Conn Smythe Trophy winner takes No. 9. In his six years and counting with the Panthers, he’s played 365 regular-season games and registered 254 points to date. He also helped propel the team to two Stanley Cup rings and a Conn Smythe Trophy run, having 22 points in 23 games.

10. Pavel Bure

The Russian Rocket holds jersey No. 10; despite his short tenure, he ranks among the greatest goal scorers and players in team history. He spent parts of four seasons in Florida, playing 223 games and scoring 152 goals with 99 assists.

11. Jonathan Huberdeau

The No. 11 jersey is synonymous with one name in the organization’s history: left winger Jonathan Huberdeau, a stellar playmaker who still holds the single-season assist record for his position in league history. His name is etched throughout the Panthers’ record books, and he was a key piece of the team in the 2010s and early 2020s.

12. Olli Jokinen

Jersey No. 12 belongs to one of the Panthers’ greats, Olli Jokinen, who suited up for 567 games and produced 419 points. He arrived in Florida with Luongo by way of the New York Islanders.

13. Sam Reinhart

The pick for No. 13 is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the key figures in that success: Sam Reinhart, who remains a critical player for the team as it aims to return to that level. In 385 regular season games with the club, he has 385 points, putting him at exactly a point per game with the Panthers.

14. Ray Whitney

The No. 14 sweater goes to Ray Whitney, who played four seasons with the Panthers and registered 227 points in 273 games. He also had an All-Star Game appearance as a member of the Panthers.

15. Anton Lundell

No. 15 goes to Anton Lundell, a young player on the current Panthers who is already a Stanley Cup champion and Olympian. He also has 201 points across his 359 games and counting with the organization.

16. Aleksander Barkov

No. 16 belongs to perhaps the most accomplished Panther and captain of both Stanley Cup wins: Aleksander Barkov. He has won a variety of individual awards, driven team success across several eras of Panthers hockey, and remains central to the next championship charge.

17. Derek MacKenzie

The No. 17 pick wasn’t the most impactful on the scoresheet but delivered a lengthy stint of service: Derek MacKenzie, who played over 300 games for the Panthers. In that time, he also spent 162 minutes in the sin bin.

18. Shawn Matthias

Shawn Matthias wore No. 18 from 2010 to 2014 and was a valuable contributor before being moved to the Vancouver Canucks alongside Jacob Markstrom, bringing Luongo back to town. He appeared in 312 games and had 109 penalty minutes across his tenure.

19. Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk represents No. 19 from the winningest era of Panthers hockey, with two Stanley Cup rings to his name. He has been a key offensive producer and physical force throughout his run in South Florida and aims to bring continued team success.

20. Tom Fitzgerald

No. 20 goes to an original Panther who was selected in the expansion draft and helped define the franchise’s early years: Tom Fitzgerald, who had 121 points in 353 games.

21. Vincent Trocheck

Vincent Trocheck represents jersey No. 21; his stop in Florida helped launch his successful and lengthy NHL career, registering 282 points across his 420 games with the Panthers. He also appeared in an All-Star Game as a member of the Panthers.

22. Kristian Huselius

For No. 22, Kristian Huselius played parts of four seasons with the Panthers and tallied 127 points across 257 games before moving on to the Calgary Flames in a trade during December 2005.

23. Carter Verhaeghe

No. 23 belongs to Carter Verhaeghe, a key contributor during the golden era of Panthers hockey and its two times capturing the ultimate prize. He has 344 points and counting with the Panthers through his 436 games but aims to drastically improve that number while under a long-term contract.

24. Bryan McCabe

No. 24 goes to Bryan McCabe, who spent the end of his career in South Florida and recently served in the front office until moving on. With the Panthers, he had 104 points in 199 games, and 45 of those came on the power play.

25. Viktor Kozlov

For No. 25, Viktor Kozlov wore the sweater from 1997 to 2004 and was a productive player down the middle with 291 points across 414 games and racked up 118 penalty minutes.

26. Mike Van Ryn

Mike Van Ryn claims No. 26 with 257 games of service and 105 points, not to mention his rugged physicality and shutdown defense.

27. Scott Mellanby

Scott Mellanby earns No. 27 for his eight seasons of service and his role in shaping the organization’s culture while appearing in the Stanley Cup Final in 1995-96.

28. Claude Giroux

No. 28 goes to Claude Giroux, who played only part of one season with the Panthers but was productive in his time, contributing 23 points and 51 shots during his 18-game stretch in the regular season in South Florida.

29. Tomas Vokoun

Tomas Vokoun claims No. 29, spending four seasons as the club’s starting goaltender while hailing from Czechia. He even garnered votes for both the Hart and Vezina Trophies in his time backstopping the Panthers.

30. Mark Fitzpatrick

Continuing the goalie trend, No. 30 goes to Mark Fitzpatrick, another original Panther who played parts of five seasons and appeared in 119 games. He had a season-high 28 starts as a member of the club.

31. Sean Burke

The run on goalies continues with Sean Burke at No. 31; he played two seasons with the Panthers and provided solid numbers between the pipes across his 66 games of service.

32. Kris Versteeg

Kris Versteeg represents No. 32, appearing in 99 games and tallying 65 points, 21 of which came on the power play. He spent time in Florida before being moved back to the Chicago Blackhawks, where his career began.

33. Willie Mitchell

Across 112 games, Willie Mitchell earned No. 33 for his shutdown defensive play with 214 blocked shots.

34. John Vanbiesbrouck

The No. 34 selection boils down to one name, an icon and legend of the franchise: John Vanbiesbrouck. He backstopped the Panthers as a goaltender through their first Stanley Cup Final appearance and set the course for the franchise’s first generation of hockey.

35. Al Montoya

No. 35 goes to Al Montoya, who appeared in 45 games for the Panthers before joining the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent on July 1, 2016. In between the pipes, he even racked up four penalty minutes in his time in South Florida.

36. Jussi Jokinen

A second Jokinen appears on this list at No. 36: Jussi Jokinen, credited with 231 games of service and 132 points, three of which were shorthanded, before moving on to the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent.

37. Trevor Kidd

No. 37 goes to Trevor Kidd, who spent three seasons and 103 games between the pipes for the Panthers and had a .900 save percentage (SV%).

38. Eric Beaudoin

No. 38 goes to Eric Beaudoin, who played 53 games across three seasons with the club and had 11 points before moving on to a lengthy and successful career across various leagues in Europe.

39. Ivan Novoseltsev

No. 39 is represented by Ivan Novoseltsev, who played parts of five seasons with the team and had 73 points over 217 games, and registered 291 shots on goal in that span.

40. Daniil Tarasov

After spending one season with the Panthers, Daniil Tarasov wore No. 40, appeared in 33 games, and finished with a 3.05 goals-against average (GAA) and a .895 SV% before leaving this offseason to join the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent.

41. Anthony Stolarz

Anthony Stolarz spent one season with the Panthers and appeared in 27 regular season games. Throughout his stint in Florida, he finished with a .925 SV% and a 2.03 GAA, which placed him second in the league in both categories. For his success and the winning he achieved, it led him to being the selection for No. 41.

42. Gustav Forsling

No. 42 goes to Gustav Forsling, who has spent six years and counting with the Panthers and helped guide them to two Stanley Cup rings while going on a journey from waiver claim to impact defenseman receiving Norris Trophy votes.

43. Mike Weaver

Wearing No. 43, Mike Weaver played 246 games and accumulated 44 points as well as 362 hits across parts of four seasons in South Florida.

44. Rob Niedermayer

Across parts of eight seasons, 518 games, and 266 points down the middle, Rob Niedermayer represents No. 44. He even received Selke Trophy votes during his time with the Panthers and later in his career went on to reach the ultimate goal with the Anaheim Ducks.

45. Brad Ference

Brad Ference earns No. 45 for his parts of four seasons, 167 games played, and 28 points. He also had 432 penalty minutes in that span.

46. David Booth

No. 46 goes to David Booth, who wore this number for a half-season and had 10 points across 48 games. His greater production came donning a different number but helped make 46 relevant in Panthers history.

47. Colby Robak

Colby Robak claims No. 47, having spanned four different seasons and appeared in 42 games and had 38 blocked shots and 31 hits in his time.

48. Logan Shaw

Logan Shaw takes No. 48 after appearing in 53 games and tallying seven points in part of a season, but his biggest impact came with 88 hits and 16 wins in the faceoff dot.

49. Lance Ward

No. 49 goes to Lance Ward, the only player on record to wear the number in franchise history, with 11 points in 134 games and 254 penalty minutes in that span.

50. Drew Shore

Drew Shore wore No. 50 and had 10 points in 43 games, even receiving a 19th-place finish in Calder Trophy voting in his rookie season before changing his number to 15 for his second year in South Florida.

51. Brian Campbell

Brian Campbell claims No. 51 for his five seasons, 376 games, and 175 points from the back end, receiving votes for the Hart Trophy, Norris Trophy and Lady Byng across his time in South Florida. 80 of his points that he had with the Panthers came on the power play.

52. MacKenzie Weegar

No. 52 goes to MacKenzie Weegar, who spent six seasons with the club and was a key piece in the acquisition of another player on this list in Matthew Tkachuk. He even had two top-15 Norris Trophy voting finishes while playing for the Panthers.

53. Brett McLean

No. 53 belongs to Brett McLean, who played 147 games and had 56 points, 12 of which were on the power play. He also had 253 shots on goal across his time with the club.

54. Kamil Kreps

Kamil Kreps wore No. 54 for part of his tenure in South Florida, tallying 27 points in 90 games. He spent his entire NHL career playing with the Panthers and went on to a lengthy career across Europe.

55. Ed Jovanovski

No. 55 goes to a player with two stints with the Panthers, the first from 1995-96 to 1998-99 and the second from 2011-12 to 2013-14: Ed Jovanovski. In parts of seven seasons, he played 362 games and had 102 points. More than his scoring output, he set the culture and tone of the organization’s early years and provided a necessary physicality.

56. Ivan Majesky

No. 56 goes to defenseman Ivan Majesky, who had 12 points in his one full season with the club and had 92 penalty minutes across his run with the Panthers. He also averaged just over 20 minutes of time on ice per game.

57. Marcel Goc

Jersey No. 57 goes to German-born center Marcel Goc, who played 161 games and had 69 points in his tenure before being dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins for two draft picks. After his lengthy NHL career, which included two more stops, he had another long successful run in Germany.

58. Noah Juulsen

No. 58 goes to Noah Juulsen, who played just four games with the team. In those four games, he registered nine hits and five shots on goal.

59. NA

Throughout team history, no player has ever worn No. 59.

60. Jose Theodore

No. 60 goes to Jose Theodore, who played parts of two seasons and appeared in 68 games. In that run, he finished with a 2.63 GAA and a .912 SV%. His stint in Florida was the last of his NHL career.

61. Cory Stillman

Cory Stillman represents No. 61, one of two players in club history to wear it, the other being his son, Riley. In his run wearing the number, he had 109 points in 165 games and received Lady Byng votes.

62. Brandon Montour

No. 62 goes to Brandon Montour, who played 239 games with the club, had 147 points, and won one Stanley Cup ring before moving on to the Seattle Kraken. He had a 12th-place Norris Trophy finish in his time with the Panthers and the single best offensive season by a defenseman in franchise history with a 73-point campaign.

63. Brad Marchand

No. 63 goes to Brad Marchand, who won a Stanley Cup with the Panthers and has played 62 games and counting with 58 points, which is a number that can only improve as they aim to compete for yet another Stanley Cup. As a member of the Panthers, he even secured his place on the Canadian Olympic team.

64. Stefan Meyer

The only player to don No. 64 is Stefan Meyer, who played four games with the club. His high watermark came in the faceoff dot, winning three draws and registering six hits.

65. Markus Nutivaara

Markus Nutivaara played 31 games with the Panthers and registered 11 points while wearing No. 65. He also managed to register 36 hits and 12 penalty minutes, impacting the club in a physical manner.

66. NA

No player in team annals has worn No. 66.

67. Michael Frolik

With 213 games played and 117 points in that span, Michael Frolik takes No. 67. In his rookie campaign with the Panthers, he secured 10th place in Calder Trophy voting and had two seasons of 20 or more goals while playing in South Florida.

68. Jaromir Jagr

Perhaps the most iconic player to wear No. 68 in league history, Jaromir Jagr played 181 games with the Panthers and tallied 130 points. Even when he reached his 40s, he still received votes for the Hart, Selke and Lady Byng Trophies.

69. NA

No player has ever worn No. 69 for the Panthers.

70. Patric Hornqvist

No. 70 goes to Patric Hornqvist, who had 63 points in 131 games, which were amongst the last of his NHL career, with the Panthers being his final stop. He even added a physical presence with 71 penalty minutes in that stretch.

71. Radim Vrbata

Wearing No. 71, Radim Vrbata posted 14 points in 42 games with the club, and it was the final NHL club he played with in his career as a 36-year-old. He averaged just under 13 minutes of time on ice per game while playing with the organization.

72. Sergei Bobrovsky

Spending seven years with the Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky takes No. 72, playing 349 games and leading the club to two Stanley Cup championships. He also produced a wealth of individual and statistical success during his time in South Florida, including All-Star Game appearances and a top-three Vezina Trophy finish.

73. Brandon Pirri

No. 73 goes to Brandon Pirri, who played 122 games and registered 62 points with the Panthers. The end of his tenure came with a deal sending him to the Anaheim Ducks, where he went on to have a few more stops along his NHL journey.

74. Owen Tippett

Spending three seasons with the Panthers at the start of his career, Owen Tippett takes No. 74 for his 94 games of service and 33 points. He was moved in order to help the Panthers secure another player on this list in Giroux as they aimed to compete for the Stanley Cup but fell short of their ultimate goal that year.

75. Scott Timmins

The only player to wear No. 75 for the Panthers is Scott Timmins, who played 24 games and had one point. He was a sixth-round pick of the Panthers and had a cup of coffee in the NHL before having a lengthy career across Europe, particularly the German second division and Austrian league.

76. Eric Selleck

For his two games, one point, and 17 penalty minutes, Eric Selleck takes No. 76. He also finished as a plus-2 during his run. All 17 of his penalty minutes came in one game against the Carolina Hurricanes in which he got a game misconduct, fighting major and an instigator penalty.

77. Niko Mikkola

In his three seasons and counting with the Panthers, and two Stanley Cups later, Niko Mikkola has played 226 games and has 50 points. To date, he has averaged over 20 minutes of ice time as a Panther in the regular season and has been a key contributor in shutting down top opponents, playing steady defense.

78. Maxim Mamin

The only player to wear No. 78, Maxim Mamin split his time with the Panthers between this number and 98, making him the only player to wear either number on record. He was a sixth-round selection of the Panthers and wore No. 78 for 33 of his 73 games.

79. Cole Schwindt

Across 32 games wearing the number with the club, Cole Schwindt represents No. 79. He has had two tenures with the Panthers thus far, the first as a rookie and prospect and a Panthers draft pick. Just this past season, he came back to the club as a waiver claim.

80. NA

To date, no Panther has worn No. 80.

81. Jonathan Marchessault

For his 75 games of service and 51 points, Jonathan Marchessault takes No. 81. He played one season with the club and had a 30-goal campaign before moving on to become an Original Misfit claimed by the Vegas Golden Knights in the expansion draft.

82. Tomas Kopecky

With 79 points across 240 games with the club, Tomas Kopecky is the nominee for No. 82. He had a high-water mark of 143 shots on goal while a member of the Panthers. He was acquired for the price of a seventh-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks.

83. Juho Lamikko

The only player to represent No. 83 in the 2020-21 season, Juho Lamikko played 44 games and had five points. He was selected by the Panthers as a third-round pick by way of the Kingston Frontenacs. He is also another player on this list who spent time wearing two different jersey numbers.

84. NA

Throughout the club’s run, no player has worn No. 84.

85. Rostislav Olesz

Across 349 games of service and 132 points, Rostislav Olesz takes No. 85. He was a seventh-overall pick by the Panthers in 2004 and, at the end of his tenure, was moved to the Blackhawks for another player who makes an appearance on this list in Brian Campbell.

86. Connor Brickley

In 23 games wearing the number during the 2015-16 season, Connor Brickley had five points. He also managed to accrue 14 penalty minutes before transitioning to wearing No. 23.

87. NA

No. 87 has yet to be worn by a Panther.

88. Nate Schmidt

In his one season with the club, the biggest highlight was a Stanley Cup championship, and his 19 points in 80 games make Nate Schmidt the pick for No. 88. He also tallied four power-play assists and averaged over 16 minutes of ice time.

89. NA

No. 89 has yet to be worn by anyone playing in South Florida for the Panthers.

90. Jared McCann

With 53 points across 143 games, Jared McCann takes No. 90. He has later gone on to have successful stops in Pittsburgh and Seattle. His departure from Florida in part helped them acquire Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan and draft picks.

91. Oliver Ekman-Larsson

With 32 points in 80 games and a Stanley Cup ring to boot, Oliver Ekman-Larsson takes No. 91. His one season in Florida was a sort of renaissance year for his career. Coming off a rather unsuccessful stretch in Vancouver, he was able to reinvent himself and find success in Florida and eventually landed himself in Toronto.

92. Tomas Nosek

Across parts of two seasons and 13 points in 80 games, Tomas Nosek takes No. 92. He was on the team while capturing a Stanley Cup and last season took on a larger role when all the injuries struck the club.

93. NA

Since the team’s founding in the 1993-94 season, no player has worn No. 93.

94. Ryan Lomberg

No. 94 goes to Ryan Lomberg for his 49 points and 246 games of service across four campaigns. His career-high of 12 goals was a valuable piece for the club, helping out the bottom six. He was a real asset to the team, helping capture a Stanley Cup ring in 2023-24.

95. Sandis Vilmanis

The choice for No. 95 is Sandis Vilmanis, with five points in 19 games, though the best may still be ahead in his Panthers tenure. He has already played on the world stage, appearing in the Olympics for Team Latvia. He appears to be just getting started as a young player in the NHL, potentially contributing regularly in a new-look Panthers lineup.

96. Mikulas Hovorka

The only player to wear No. 96, Mikulas Hovorka logged four games of service with one point. In that run, he contributed three shots on goal and provided some size on the back end while some of the regular stalwarts were missing from the blue line.

97. Esa Tikkanen

No. 97 goes to Esa Tikkanen, who spent 28 games with the club and had nine points. This came near the end of his lengthy and successful NHL career before closing it out with the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers.

98. Maxim Mamin

In his second entry on this list, Mamin is also the only player to wear No. 98 in team history. Wearing it, he tallied 14 points across 40 games split evenly amongst goals and assists.

This list spans a wide range of Panthers players, including several of the franchise’s all-time greats. The organization has developed terrific talent and launched careers that have reached the Hall of Fame or are still on their way there.