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NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 8
3 Takeaways From The Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Game 12/07/2025
The Panthers put together a strong performance against the New York Islanders on Sunday in the second half of their back-to-back. Florida’s third pair of defensemen, Balinskis & Petry, had an exceptional game.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / October 13
Panthers’ Uvis Balinskis Has One Last Chance to Make an Impression
The Florida Panthers are off to a fantastic start to their championship defense season. They are currently 3-0-0 heading into their first road trip, beginning on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / August 20
Uvis Balinskis’ Time as a Panther May Be Coming to an End
The Florida Panthers are in their celebration era as they are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They look to win their third straight and join the 1981, 1982, and 1983 New York Islanders in accomplishing the feat.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Trio of Panthers skaters to miss Game 4 of Eastern Conference Final
The Panthers will be missing these players during the potential conference championship-clinching game.
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.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 22
3 Takeaways from the Florida Panthers & St. Louis Blues Game 12/20/2024
The Panthers returned home from their long west coast road trip for their first match with the Blues. After a dominant win over the Wild, this game was a low-scoring affair that needed overtime to be decided.
NHL News / Little Box Cats / December 22
Gameday 35: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning 
The Florida Panthers (21-11-2) are on the Gulf Coast to face their division rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-10-2) this evening at Amalie Arena. Aleksander Barkov set up Uvis Balinskis’ first goal of the season and scored a power-play marker with 17 seconds left in overtime to lift the Panthers to a 2-1 win over the St.
Florida Panthers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 16, 2024
Balinskis Seizing Lost Opportunity with Panthers by Adam Boqvist
By losing Brandon Montour to free agency this summer, the Florida Panthers were left without a true powerplay quarterbacking defenseman. During training camp, the Panthers tried a few internal options.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 18, 2024
Teddy Blueger, Uvis Balinskis’ postgame moment after fight is pure gold
Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger and Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis squared off for the first all-Latvian fight in National Hockey League history on Thursday night — but there were no hard feelings afterwards.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 17, 2024
Blueger and Balinskis share hug post game following fight during Canucks vs. Panthers
Canucks forward Teddy Blueger dropped the mitts with fellow Latvian Uvis Balinskis of the Panthers during Vancouver’s 3-2 overtime win in Florida on Thursday night.
NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / October 12, 2024
With Barkov Hurt, Florida Panthers Make Roster Moves
The Florida Panthers made two roster moves on Friday after captain Sasha Barkov was hurt late in Thursday’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. Barkov, who is reportedly not expected to miss too much time, slammed skates-first into the end boards after chasing down a puck headed to an empty net.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
Florida Panthers Have Two New Power Play Quarterbacks
FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers begin their defense of the Stanley Cup tonight against the Boston Bruins and will do so with two brand new power-play quarterbacks.
Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / August 31, 2024
Weekend ‘Waul: Florida Panthers Open Forum
Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis assisted on his team’s first three goals in host Latvia’s 5-1 victory over Ukraine in Group E of Olympic qualifying.
Florida Panthers News / Inside The Rink / March 25, 2024
Florida Panthers Deep Dive Recap: 03/21-24/2024
Florida was in for another tough week against more Playoff-caliber teams. To say it was mixed would be an understatement. The game against Nashville was
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / March 23, 2024
Uvis Balinskis: Big Season Continues with the Florida Panthers
FORT LAUDERDALE — Uvis Balinskis did not know how long he would be away from the Florida Panthers but, he probably did not expect it to be almost three months.
Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / January 4, 2024
Uvis Balinskis Earned 2-Year Extension with Panthers
The Florida Panthers are rolling into the new year. They are second in the Atlantic Division with a 23-12-2 record and 48 points. Additionally, they’re riding a five-game winning streak, beating some heavy hitters such as the Vegas Golden Knights, New York Rangers, and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Florida Panthers News / Daily Faceoff / January 3, 2024
Florida Panthers sign Uvis Balinskis to two-year contract extension
Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito announced today that the club has signed Latvia defenseman Uvis Balinskis to a two-year contract extension, according to CapFriendly the contract will have an average annual value (AAV) of $850,000.
Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / December 5, 2023
Welcome Back: Uvis Balinskis Returns to Panthers from AHL
Uvis Balinskis was not gone from the Florida Panthers for very long. The defenseman was sent to AHL Charlotte on Friday, scored a goal for the Checkers on Saturday and was recalled by Florida on Sunday.
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