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NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 1
NHL Rumors: Aleksander Barkov LTIR Status Affected by Playoff Salary Cap
The Florida Panthers are facing an uphill climb as they look to three-peat as Stanley Cup Champions. Florida is dealing with multiple injuries to several key players, including Matthew Tkachuk and now Aleksander Barkov; however, unlike last season, the Panthers are playing under new rules, just like every other team in the league.
Florida Panthers News / EssentiallySports / September 29
Panthers GM Bill Zito Sends Honest Message to Team Post Aleksander Barkov’s Tough Injury Reveal: ‘It’s a Fight’
Ever since Aleksander Barkov was named the Florida Panthers’ captain in 2018, the Cats haven’t missed a single postseason. Many, including the NHL franchise’s general manager, Bill Zito, believe that it was the Finnish star’s leadership that helped to bring about the change.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 18
NHL injury notes including Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak
Puck Pedia: The Calgary Flames signed Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension with a $3.25 million salary cap hit. He’ll have a full no-movement clause through December 31st, 2027, and then a 10-team no-trade clause kicking in on January 1st, 2028.
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
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.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / August 20
Panthers Front Office Named NHL's Best
In just a few years, the Florida Panthers have gone from a relative afterthought to the envy of the entire NHL. The Panthers, who went 26 years between playoff series wins from 1996-2022, have made it to three-straight Stanley Cup Finals and won the last two, both over the Edmonton Oilers.
Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / August 13
What the Leafs can learn from the Florida Panthers: Bill Zito’s cap management goes beyond tax benefits
There’s an unfortunate maxim that permeates through modern sports coverage: in the absence of real analysis, there can be a tendency to gravitate towards the unquantifiable.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 5
Cap-strapped Panthers not expected to trade two-time Stanley Cup champion
Although they are free to do so during the offseason, the Florida Panthers are currently $3.725M over the upper limit of the salary cap.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2
Panthers GM drops truth bomb on early free agency spending spree
The Florida Panthers are on a quest to go for the 3-peat, and one of the first steps in making that happen is to bring back their key players who have helped them win the first two.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30
Bill Zito Was Snubbed in GM of the Year Award Voting
The Florida Panthers are currently celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers again in the Stanley Cup Final. They’ve become the first team to accomplish this feat since the Tampa Bay Lightning did in 2020 and 2021.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / June 28
David Pastrnak rumored to be 'heavily pursued' by the Florida Panthers, per source
The latest rumor surrounding Bruins superstar David Pastrnak is that he is being heavily pursued by Panthers GM Bill Zito.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23
Panthers’ Bill Zito Has Tough Decisions to Make on Players
The hunt this season has concluded. The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 5-1 and became the third team in ten seasons to win back-to-back Stanley Cups.
Florida Panthers News / Breakaway on SI / June 20
How Bill Zito Built the Florida Panthers
By virtue of their convincing 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup championship, 4-2.
Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 20
Panthers' Brad Marchand trolls opposing teams for giving away championship players
On the ice, Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is one of the biggest pests and agitators in the NHL. He is always looking to cause problems and get under the skin of opponents anyway he can. He is taking that persona off the ice as well following the team's Stanley Cup win.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18
'Best day of my life': Panthers’ Seth Jones celebrates first Stanley Cup win
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Tuesday night’s sixth game of the Stanley Cup Final to secure a 4-2 series win and repeat as Cup champions.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Rumors / June 5
Bill Zito Built the Florida Panthers The Right Way
The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third year in a row and fourth in franchise history. It has been a challenging climb up the NHL food chain since the team entered the league in 1993, advancing to its first Stanley Cup Final in 1996.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / May 23
Why Bill Zito deserves the Jim Gregory Award as NHL’s top GM
On Friday, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. Along with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff and three-time and reigning winner Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars, Bill Zito of the Florida Panthers is in the running for some hardware.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 12
Former first-round pick Jesse Puljujarvi signs with new team
Jesse Puljujarvi's contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins was terminated this weekend, and he now finds himself with a Stanley Cup contender.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / September 3, 2024
Bill Zito Transformed the Florida Panthers Through Trades, Free Agency
Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the Florida Panthers hiring Bill Zito as the team’s 11th general manager in their history. Before landing in South Florida, Zito was the senior vice president of hockey operations, associate general manager and alternate governor of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 10, 2024
Florida Panthers Bill Zito Loses NHL GM Award — Again
Bill Zito has been named a finalist for the Jim Gregory NHL GM of the Year Award three times in his four years with the Florida Panthers. Once again, Zito did not win.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 6, 2024
Moves By Bill Zito Built Florida Panthers into a Powerhouse
The Florida Panthers come into this year’s Stanley Cup Final a team that has evolved over the past few years — and impressively so. Two years ago, the Panthers won the Presidents’ Trophy but were eliminated by Tampa Bay in the second round of the playoffs.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23, 2024
NHL announces General Manager of the Year finalists
The Canucks’ Patrik Allvin, the Stars’ Jim Nill and the Panthers’ Bill Zito were named finalists for the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / April 22, 2024
Panthers' Bill Zito deserving of his extension, promotion
The Florida Panthers walk into the postseason as Atlantic Division champions with a record of 52-24-6 with 110 points. They are up 1-0 in their series against their big brother in the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15, 2024
Panthers, Bill Zito agree to a multi-year extension
The Panthers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager Bill Zito, the club announced Monday. Zito has also been named the team’s president of hockey operations as part of the deal.
Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21, 2024
Panthers GM Bill Zito drops truth bomb on team’s trade deadline plan
After marching all the way to the Stanley Cup Final last June and coming within three wins of an inaugural championship, the Florida Panthers are back looking like one of the league’s best teams in 2023-24.
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