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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.

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2025 Panthers Prospect Profile: Kirill Gerasimyuk

The Florida Panthers took Russian goaltender Kirill Gerasimyuk in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft after they selected forward Mackie Samoskevich and defensemen Evan Nause and Vladislav Lukashevich earlier in the event, which was held remotely due to the pandemic.

Evan Rodrigues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 1

Who will be odd man out among Panthers' depth forwards?

It’s long been expected that the Panthers will be without star winger Matthew Tkachuk to start the season as a result of the adductor injury he played through in last year’s postseason en route to his second straight Stanley Cup.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31

Way-too-early Florida Panthers trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Florida Panthers defended their Stanley Cup title this summer. And now, they get to go and try to do it all again. Florida is looking to achieve a feat not seen since the 1980s.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 30

Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Previews: Landon Slaggert

The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of being NHL-ready.

Matthew Tkachuk News / House of Hockey / August 29

Matthew Tkachuk's Concerning Return Timeline Leaks After Insider Update

The return of Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk could be earlier than expected per the latest report from NHL analyst David Pagnotta. Matthew Tkachuk won't be available for the Florida Panthers to begin the year, as he recently underwent surgery to fix the number of injuries that he played through during the postseason.

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 / Little Box Cats / August 29

Panthers land three on ESPN’s best draft pick list

The Florida Panthers landed three of its past draftees on ESPN’s The best NHL draft pick ever at every slot from No. 1 to 224. Mario Lemieux topped the list as the greatest first overall pick ever.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Panthers Exec Leaves for NBA Opportunity

The Florida Panthers are officially the envy of the NHL, coming off back-to-back Stanley Cups and looking like a solid candidate to become the first team to three-peat in over 40 years.

Matthew Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Matthew Tkachuk’s Surgery Changes Landscape for Panthers’ Roster

The Florida Panthers are about to enter the 2025-26 season hungrier than ever. After winning back-to-back Stanley Cups, they look to be the first team since the New York Islanders in 1981, 1982, and 1983 to win three straight championships.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / August 28

Panthers announce prospect tournament roster

We are 15 days away from Florida Panthers hockey (of sorts). The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions announced its 24-man roster for the 2025 NHL Prospect Tournament at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, FL from September 12-15.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27

Panthers team president leaves to become CEO of NBA, WNBA team

Florida Panthers’ team president and CEO Matthew Caldwell is set to leave the organization after 11 years to become the CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, per David Dwork of The Hockey News.

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Hurricanes sign 2025 second-round pick to entry-level contract

...and two players to PTOs

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NHL News / House of Hockey / August 27

Cup Champion Panthers CEO Walks Away From Hockey for New Job in the NBA

Matt Caldwell has been the Florida Panthers CEO since 2016, but now he's officially left the reigning Champions for a role with the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

Where Do the Panthers Stack Up In the Atlantic in the Regular Season?

For as dominant as the Florida Panthers have been over the last several seasons, they have not necessarily dominated the Atlantic Division during the regular season.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Breakaway on SI / August 25

Panthers Superstar Undergoes Surgery

It’s been expected for the entire summer that Florida Panthers superstar Matthew Tkachuk would require surgery and miss an extended period of time. The exact timing of the surgery was a mystery, but after helping his team win back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, Tkachuk finally underwent surgery for some long-needed physical repairs.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Florida Panthers top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Florida Panthers successfully defended their Stanley Cup championship back in June. They are the two-time defending champions and hope to achieve something that hasn’t been seen since the 1980s.

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Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23

Panthers sign former 1st-round pick to 1-year contract

The Florida Panthers have added a depth piece in the wake of the Matthew Tkachuk surgery news, signing forward Luke Kunin to a one-year, league minimum contract worth $775,000, the team announced.

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.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Panthers will be without Matthew Tkachuk for a while

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk underwent a procedure “a few weeks ago,” and could miss as much as the first four months of the 2025-26 campaign.

Wild to sign star center to multiyear deal amid trade speculation

Maple Leafs teammate sets the record straight on Mitch Marner drama

NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement

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Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Panthers sign Mike Benning to one-year deal

The Florida Panthers have announced that defenseman Mike Benning has been signed to a one-year contract with a $775,000 cap hit. Benning was a restricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract with a $916,667 cap hit.

Evan Rodrigues News / NHL Trade Talk / August 3

Evan Rodrigues Panicked Over Rumored Trade to Bruins

Evan Rodrigues had a brief moment of panic during last season’s NHL trade deadline — and it had nothing to do with his play. According to Elliotte Friedman on the 32 Thoughts podcast, the Florida Panthers forward feared he was part of the package sent to acquire Brad Marchand, thanks to some well-timed pranks in the dressing room.