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The Florida Panthers have been bitten by the injury bug again. Alexander Barkov, who missed the entire 2025-26 campaign with a torn ACL and MCL, is injured again.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / October 3

Paul Maurice Updates Status of Sasha Barkov and Brad Marchand

Suspense remains about whether the Florida Panthers avoided the worst-case scenario with Sasha Barkov’s latest injury. The Panthers’ captain was placed on long term injured reserve Saturday.

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / September 28

Canes to raise Cup banner, face Panthers in NHL season opener

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will be wired for the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, perhaps more so than for some past seasons. The offseason layoff was a long one for the Panthers, vastly different from the previous two years.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 23

Boko Imama offers more than fighting in bid to stick with Florida Panthers

Boko Imama understood the assignment, and he wasted no time getting down to business. Just 2 ½ minutes into the Florida Panthers’ preseason game at Carolina on Tuesday — in his first shift for the Panthers — Imama took on Hurricanes bruiser Bryce Montgomery in a heavyweight bout at center ice.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 22

Florida Panthers eager for bigger test Tuesday against real champion Hurricanes

Good times were back at the Florida Panthers arena Sunday night as a flurry of goals reignited the spirit of 2024 and 2025. Except it wasn’t the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Florida Panthers News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Brad Marchand's Return Timeline Revealed By Panthers' Paul Maurice

Brad Marchand will begin his second full season with the Florida Panthers on the sidelines after undergoing surgery in August following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Panthers' Brad Marchand out through October, Jonah Gadjovich out indefinitely

Some unwelcome news for the Florida Panthers as training camp gets underway.

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Panthers’ Maurice Passes on Creating Most-Hated Line in Hockey — For Now

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is in fine form, and the 2025-26 NHL season hasn’t even begun. In his media availability on Wednesday, the always personable bench boss with no bones about offering up a good sound bite gave reporters some early gold.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Panthers’ Maurice on not playing Bennett with Tkachuks: ‘They’ll be in jail before the puck drops’

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is well aware of how his team is perceived. The Panthers, winners of back-to-back Stanley Cups before an injury-riddled down year last season, are perhaps the most reviled team in the NHL, with the reputation for playing a dirty, unethical style.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Panthers On SI / September 16

The 5 Biggest Themes from the Panthers Coach and GM at Media Day

FORT LAUDERDALE -- The Florida Panthers held their annual media day Wednesday, in advance of a condensed training camp, in an odd position: Challengers not champions.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 8

Oilers' connection to Mike Babcock signifies big coaching problem

Oilers' rumored connection to Mike Babcock signifies larger NHL problem

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman is out of ideas. He must be if he's seriously considering hiring Mike Babcock as the next head coach of the Oilers.

Why a Dylan Larkin trade is complicated for Red Wings' Steve Yzerman

Golden Knights' Mitch Marner records fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history

Winners, losers from Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights avoid historic collapse with OT win

Should Hurricanes make goalie switch for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

The New Jersey Devils wasted no time in hiring their next general manager.

Devils Name Sunny Mehta General Manager

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Hurricanes vs. Senators series preview

What’s next for Sergei Bobrovsky?

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / TheLeafsnation / April 11

Panthers head coach Paul Maurice raves about Leafs GM candidate Sunny Mehta

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice is known for his candour and he provided a scouting report on a person of interest within the Toronto Maple Leafs ecosystem.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Did Paul Maurice Take a Shot at Linus Ullmark in Postgame Interview?

Linus Ullmark has been under fire in recent days for sitting out a pivotal game in the Ottawa Senators playoff push in Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon, and the way things went in his first start since on Tuesday certainly didn’t help matters.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Panthers' Evan Rodrigues likely out for the rest of the season

The injury bug continues to plague the Florida Panthers this season.

The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Field Level Media / March 24

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Vinnie Hinostroza scored the only goal in the shootout, and Paul Maurice coached his 2,000th game as the host Florida Panthers defeated the Seattle Kraken 5-4 on Tuesday night in Sunrise.

Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Panthers’ Paul Maurice coaches 2,000th NHL regular season game

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice made NHL history on Tuesday night, as he became the second coach in NHL history to reach 2,000 games behind an NHL bench, joining Scotty Bowman.

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 14

Paul Maurice linked to team Finland after players questioned leadership

Tension is reportedly simmering behind the scenes for Team Finland — or at least it was. According to Finnish outlet Helsingin Sanomat, several Finnish NHL players lost trust in head coach Antti Pennanen following disappointing showings at the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off and the World Championship.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Panthers defenseman Seth Jones out week-to-week as injury threatens status for Olympics

Panthers defenseman Seth Jones is out week-to-week with the upper-body injury he suffered in last week’s Winter Classic.

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'NHL Calder Memorial Trophy winners since 1980-81' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 19

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen suffers injury in 'barbecue accident'

Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen suffers freak injury in 'barbecue accident'

The Panthers divulged Luostarinen’s barbecue-related mishap on Wednesday.

Bruins' Charlie McAvoy out indefinitely after undergoing facial surgery

Devils' Jack Hughes will be out longer than expected after bizarre injury

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1, 2025

Panthers HC Paul Maurice has a strong opinion of his team

Paul Maurice is not mincing words when it comes to his Florida Panthers.

Five intriguing storylines for 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Panthers HC provides injury updates on Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell

Maurice reveals what his message to Rod Brind’Amour was

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31, 2025

Paul Maurice reveals what his message to Rod Brind’Amour was

Paul Maurice got into a small confrontation with Rod Brind’Amour after the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes ended on Wednesday night.

Florida Panthers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27, 2025

Panthers HC Paul Maurice delivers all-time quote about his team

The Florida Panthers are one win away of capturing back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. If head coach Paul Maurice’s locker room speeches are anywhere near as good as his press conferences, we can see why.

Trio of Panthers skaters to miss Game 4 of Eastern Conference Final

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 16, 2025

Panthers Coach Maurice Explains Why Team Is 'Really Unusual'

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice proved again why he is one of the most successful, respected, and well-liked coaches in the NHL. During a media