Via NHL.com During Aaron Ekblad’s absence due to a lower body injury suffered in late October, the Panthers defense core has had to step up in big ways. Younger guys like Gustav Forsling and Josh Mahura, as well as veterans Radko Gudas and Marc Staal have helped the Panthers stay afloat without their #1 defenseman,Continue reading “The Emergence of Brandon Montour During Aaron Ekblad’s Absence”
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Panthers Dealt Huge Blow as Ekblad is Placed on IR
Via Getty Images Florida Panthers star defenseman Aaron Ekblad was placed on long-term IR on Wednesday after suffering a lower body injury, the team announced. This is a huge blow to a team that relied on him for his offensive output, while not sacrificing anything on the defensive side of the puck. Without their numberContinue reading “Panthers Dealt Huge Blow as Ekblad is Placed on IR”
Florida Panthers Positional Preview: Goalie
(Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Entering the 2022-23 NHL season, it’s not a stretch to say that the Florida Panthers have an elite goaltending tandem that is possibly in the top-5 of duos as the season kicks off Thursday when the Panthers travel to New York to take on the Islanders. When the strength of each otherContinue reading “Florida Panthers Positional Preview: Goalie”
Joe Thornton Appears Unlikely to Return to Panthers for 2022-23 Season
Via Jasen Vinlove (USA TODAY Sports) NHL legend and current Florida Panthers winger, Joe Thornton seems to have moved on from his time within Florida’s organization. Thornton’s wife, Tabea, posted a message of goodbye on her Instagram last Wednesday. “South Florida, I loved our time together! This break-up hurts and I will miss you,” –Continue reading “Joe Thornton Appears Unlikely to Return to Panthers for 2022-23 Season”
The Scoring Touch 