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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.

Florida Panthers 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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 18

Josh Leivo looking to return to NHL and Pittsburgh Penguins could be perfect fit

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Forward Josh Leivo and Ufa Salavat Yulayev parted ways after two seasons. He put 49 goals and 80 points in 62 games last season and is looking to return to the NHL.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 18

Bruins Could Land Evan Rodrigues in Suggested Cap Dump Trade With Panthers

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins are on two different sides of the league right now. The Panthers are going to try and make another deep run into the postseason and push for their third consecutive Stanley Cup, while the Bruins are trying to rebuild from the ground up after a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

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Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Rodrigues Feared Bruins Trade: Explains Maple Leafs Rumors

Evan Rodrigues found himself at the center of some unexpected trade buzz last season, including a brief moment where he believed he had been traded for Brad Marchand.

Florida Panthers 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.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 29

Proposed Rodrigues Trade to Leafs Makes Little Sense for the Panthers

Some trades seem logical in theory. However, when it comes to asking the question why, these same trades are harder to justify. A recent trade proposal from Heavy.com suggests the Florida Panthers could send veteran forward Evan Rodrigues to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Nick Robertson.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Maple Leafs Interested in Evan Rodrigues Trade: Report

With the Florida Panthers bringing back pretty much the entire core from last season, the team now faces some tough salary cap decisions. The team is over the cap by a few million, and they will need to cut money before the year starts.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 24

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Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Florida Panthers are more than $3 million over the salary cap, and forward Evan Rodrigues and his $3 million cap hit are a potential trade candidate.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Maple Leafs Reportedly Interested in Trading for Panthers' Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner

The Toronto Maple Leafs might turn to one of their most common foes to shore up their bottom six. According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, Toronto is among several teams linked to Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues, who could become a cap casualty this offseason.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Panthers’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cup titles. In recent years, they have mortgaged their future to make title runs. That included trading for Seth Jones and Brad Marchand this year and picking up Matthew Tkachuk three years ago.

NHL News / On Tap Sports Net / July 8

Blackhawks Eyeing Evan Rodrigues in Possible Trade?

Before zeroing in on the Chicago Blackhawks, it is important to diagnose the current offseason landscape of the NHL. The major free agency push has come and gone, and now teams are sitting back, re-examining their rosters for possible tinkering and improvement opportunities.

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Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / July 8

Three Original Six Teams Linked to Panthers' Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion

The Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Detroit Red Wings are being linked to Panthers 2x Stanley Cup winner Evan Rodrigues. The Florida Panthers have now won back to back Stanley Cups, defeating the Edmonton Oilers on both occasions in 2024 and 2025.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / July 3

Panthers Expected to Make Surprise Trade After Exceeding Salary Cap, One Player Reportedly on the Hot Seat

The Florida Panthers are now over the salary cap, and as a result, speculation has continued over the potential that the team trade veteran Evan Rodrigues.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Panthers’ Evan Rodrigues Could Be Odd Man Out

The Florida Panthers are celebrating their second straight Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Edmonton Oilers by a series score of 4-2. They’ve become the first team to repeat since the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021 and the third team to accomplish the feat in the last decade.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 20

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Florida Panthers News / Yardbarker / June 20

Panthers' Marchand trolls teams for giving away championship players

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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.

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Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely to return for Game 7

Panthers winger Evan Rodrigues will be back in the lineup for tonight’s Game 7 after missing the last two contests with an undisclosed injury, relays Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / May 16

Evan Rodrigues' Fate Revealed Ahead of Game 6 In Florida

In Game 4 of the Atlantic Division Finals opposing the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Florida Panthers, Leafs' defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson landed a dangerous hit on Evan Rodrigues, forcing the reliable forward to leave the game.

Florida Panthers News / Blade of Steel / May 11

Evan Rodrigues Sends the NHL a Clear Message Following Viral Embellishment Call

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have seen some questionable calls thus far, and after a Game 2 embellishment call on Evan Rodrigues, he's reacted to the shock call.

Florida Panthers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 10

Evan Rodrigues’ shocking admission on embellishment call in Game 2

The Florida Panthers fought tooth and nail to remain in contention against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Friday, the Panthers defeated the Leafs in overtime 5-4 to trail Toronto 2-1 in the second-round playoff series. Yet they are still reeling after Game 2, in which center Evan Rodrigues received an embellishment call.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / November 12

Evan Rodrigues Is On Fire for the Scorching Hot Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Evan Rodrigues has been riding a hot streak for the streaking Florida Panthers lately. Six of his nine points this season have come in the past four games. Add his game-winning shootout goal against the Flyers on Saturday which helped Florida win its seventh straight game, and you can officially say Rodrigues is on fire.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 21, 2024

Evan Rodrigues: Florida Panthers MVP of the Stanley Cup Final Thus Far

FORT LAUDERDALE — Evan Rodrigues is not going to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, but when it comes to the Florida Panthers, he may just be their Stanley Cup Final MVP.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 12, 2024

Stanley Cup Final: Will Florida's Evan Rodrigues score in Game 3?

In a Stanley Cup Final with big-name players on both sides, Evan Rodrigues has emerged as a pleasant surprise. Does that make him worth putting money on ahead of Game 3?

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