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Matthew Tkachuk's Injury Could Push Florida Panthers to Make Decision

The work never stops for the Florida Panthers even after they successfully repeated as NHL Stanley Cup champions. Although it's the offseason, Florida's front office has items to deal with.

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NHL drops major ruling on illegal Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Final roster

The Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand, and the Edmonton Oilers remain at the center of controversy after reports revealed the Panthers iced an illegal $93 million roster during the Stanley Cup Final, sparking new NHL rules for future playoff salary caps.

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2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Florida Panthers’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Brad Morrison News / Inside The Rink / July 21

ECHL: Allen Americans Re-sign Brad Morrison

The Allen Americans have announced that they have re-signed forward Brad Morrison for the 2025-26 season. Brad Morrison launched his junior career in the WHL in 2012-13, spending most of his time with the Prince George Cougars before finishing with the Vancouver Giants and Lethbridge Hurricanes.

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Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / July 21

3 Florida Panthers Poised to Take the Next Step in 2025-26

Every season, there are players who improve significantly upon their performances from the season prior. Even on a team as established, deep, and reliable as the Panthers, there will be injuries, surprises, and roster shuffling.

Matthew Tkachuk News / Hockey Latest / July 21

Matthew Tkachuk Seen Inside Prison Cell With Stanley Cup in Unexpected Moment

In an unexpected but hilarious moment, Florida Panthers star forward and champion Matthew Tkachuk was seen in a prison cell with the Stanley Cup. Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk spent Monday with the Stanley Cup, relishing the time he got to spend with the trophy.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / July 21

Wild Footage From Matthew Tkachuk's Wedding Goes Viral on Social Media

Matthew Tkachuk has had an iconic off-season thus far, and now, footage has gone viral from the Florida Panthers' star forward's wild wedding. The Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup this off-season, and with the inclusion of Brad Marchand, the celebrations were taken to a whole new level this off-season.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / July 21

Florida Panthers Facing Difficult Ultimatum Amid Salary Cap Disaster

The Florida Panthers have won two straight Cups with a loaded team, but with the team now $4 million over the cap, they've got some big decisions to make.

Matthew Tkachuk News / House of Hockey / July 20

Worrying Injury News Hits Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers

The 2nd straight Stanley Cup for the Florida Panthers may have come at a cost, as assistant captain Matthew Tkachuk could miss the start of next year, healing the multiple injuries that he played through during the postseason.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 18

The Summer Series for the 2025 Stanley Cup Champs

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Wilmer Skoog News / Inside The Rink / July 17

Stanley Cup Champions Re-Sign a Forward & a Defenseman

The Florida Panthers have agreed to terms with forward Wilmer Skoog and defenseman Tobias Björnfot, who each signed a one-year, two-way contract. Both Skoog and Björnfot played for the AHL Eastern Conference Champion Charlotte Checkers.

Florida Panthers News / House of Hockey / July 17

Cup Champion Florida Panthers Sign Former First-Round Pick

The Florida Panthers have been making moves this off-season, and now they've made perhaps their most intriguing one as they've signed Tobias Bjornfot.

Tobias Bjornfot News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Panthers sign Tobias Bjornfot to one-year, two-way contract

The Florida Panthers announced Thursday they agreed to terms with defenseman Tobias Bjornfot to a one-year, two-way contract through the 2025-26 season.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Panthers sign Wilmer Skoog to one-year contract

On Thursday, Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced that the team has signed forward Wilmer Skoog to a one-year, two-way contract. According to David Pagnotta, the deal will carry an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $150,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Panthers’ Best and Worst Contracts for 2025-26

The Florida Panthers are currently living their best lives. They are continuing to celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup victory, the first team to do so since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / July 16

Panthers' Stanley Cup Celebration Sparks Outrage After Controversial Detail Leaves Oilers Fans Fuming

Now that the Stanley Cup finals are in the rearview mirror, PuckPedia calculated that the Panthers were $5 million over the salary cap in the final playoff game.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Florida Panthers 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, joining a list of elite teams of NHL lore. Now, they look to become one of the few teams to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.

Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Opinion: Why The Florida Panthers Can Three-Peat As Stanley Cup Champions

Three short summers, two Stanley Cups, and nearly an entire roster coming back next season. The Florida Panthers are poised to go for the three-peat right now, having lost only four players to free agency but potentially one more down the road, depending on the cap situation.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

Panthers Snubbed With Opening Night Time Slot

All they did was win the Stanley Cup. Twice. The powers that be at ESPN have decided the Florida Panthers should raise their second Stanley Cup banner on opening night at 5 p.m before a nationally-televised audience.

Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / July 11

Trade Imminent for Cash-Strapped Panthers

The Florida Panthers are in a bit of a bind. According to PuckPedia, they are nearly $4 million over the NHL's salary cap threshold for the upcoming season.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Field Level Media / July 10

Panthers bring back F Mackie Samoskevich on 1-year contract

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers re-signed forward Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year contract on Thursday, the team announced.

Mackie Samoskevich News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Panthers sign former first-round pick to one-year deal

The Panthers have re-signed restricted free agent winger Mackie Samoskevich to a one-year contract, per a press release from the team. It is a league minimum, one-way contract, according to PuckPedia.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Florida Panthers 2025-26 Roster Projection

With Aaron Ekblad, Sam Bennett, and Brad Marchand recently signed to long-term deals, the Florida Panthers’ roster has rare stability for years to come.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Florida does it: Brad Marchand signs six-year extension with Panthers

As per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing Brad Marchand is closing in on a six-year extension in Florida…just under $32M is the total. The Panthers pulled it off. Verrrrrrrrrrry impressive.” Pierre LeBrun adds, “He hasn’t quite signed the deal just yet, but he’s agreed to a six-year deal.”

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Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 30

Keeping core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

Keeping championship core intact should be Panthers' first win of upcoming season

The Florida Panthers keep gearing up to win their third consecutive Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract

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Sam Bennett News / Yardbarker / June 28

Stanley Cup playoffs MVP re-signs with Panthers on risky contract

Nobody is going to blame the Panthers in the moment for doing this. That does not mean it is not without its risks.

David Pastrnak rumored to be 'heavily pursued' by Panthers, per source

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Tampering concerns casting shadow over Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand

Sabres' asking price from Canucks for Bowen Byram has been revealed

Florida Panthers News / Action Network / June 26

Most Fined NHL Teams 2024–25: Florida Panthers Incur Highest Penalty Costs

The 2024–25 NHL season concluded with a range of suspensions and fines issued by the league. The Florida Panthers recorded the highest total financial penalty of the season, with $1,847,340 in fines across five infractions.