With the Colorado Avalanche defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final, the 2022 NHL Playoffs officially draw to a close. Although several players enjoyed breakout postseason campaigns, just as many fell short of heightened expectations stemming from exceptional regular-season showings. From stunted offensive juggernauts to suddenly mortal netminders, let’s dig into five
Florida Panthers
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers have found their head coach, but it isn’t the Jack Adams finalist they already had in house. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews won a couple of major awards last night and the breakdown of the voting was quite interesting. The Carolina Hurricanes might be open to trading Martin Necas,
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports have surfaced that the Florida Panthers are actively trying to trade Sergei Bobrovsky. What are they willing to do to move him? Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars are expected to name Peter DeBoer their next head coach. Are the Vancouver Canucks in the market for a top-four defenseman? What will
The Florida Panthers ended their historic season on an awful note. After grabbing the Presidents’ Trophy and finishing with their best regular season in franchise history, they were swept by their cross-state rivals in the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in the second round of this past postseason. This past trade deadline, general manager Bill Zito
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Philadelphia Flyers taking a risk by moving too slowly on Barry Trotz? Ron Hextall has commented on the status of negotiations between the Pittsburgh Penguins and two of their veteran UFAs. The Florida Panthers were swept out of the playoffs and changes are expected. Finally, is Frederik Andersen
The Florida Panthers showed why they were the Presidents’ Trophy winner by taking their first-round series against the Washington Capitals four games to two. This is Florida’s first playoff series win since June of 1996, in which they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in seven games to claim the Eastern Conference title and move on to
The Florida Panthers just wrapped up their best regular season in franchise history, going 58-18-6 and winning the Presidents’ Trophy with 122 points. Now the team will try to win its first postseason series since 1996 when it faces off against the Washington Capitals beginning on Tuesday night. The Panthers are strong favorites against the
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers got one of their top defensemen back on the ice today. Will he play to open the series against the Los Angeles Kings? Meanwhile, it looks like Aaron Ekblad and Alex Ovechkin will be good to go in the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals series. Jeff Petry
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Wild Move Into Tie for Second Place in Central Division The Minnesota Wild moved into a tie for second place in the
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News, we will look at the continued scoring by Leon Draisaitl, Auston Matthews hitting a milestone that isn’t in goals, and the Pittsburgh Penguins reaching the postseason once again led by their captain. Then we go to the St. Louis Blues and a couple of impressive performances, key
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Canadiens’ Price Starts First Game Since Game 5 of 2021 Stanley Cup Final Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price made his season debut
In the latest edition of NHL Stats News, Connor McDavid shone on the Edmonton Oilers’ recent road trip, Artemi Panarin stayed among the elite undrafted players and everything Auston Matthews in regards to his record-setting goals. Then we look at more franchise marks set by the Florida Panthers, Cale Makar joining elite company among defencemen,
Every team has a player or players that, despite having a strong season, do not get the recognition they deserve. These are the less talked about players whose play has helped their team have success this season. Here are the top-10 underrated players of the 2021-22 season. 10) Craig Smith, Boston Bruins Craig Smith has
With a 5-3 win over the Sabres in Buffalo on Sunday, the Florida Panthers officially punched their ticket to the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The 48-15-6 Panthers are the first team this year to clinch a spot in the postseason. After making the playoffs twice in their first 18 seasons, they have now made the
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News Jonathan Huberdeau is having one of the best seasons in history by a left winger, the New York Rangers had one of the best months in their history, and Sidney Crosby climbs in the all-time points list. Then we go to Eastern Canada for the tear the
The Florida Panthers are one of the best teams in the league this season. They sit atop the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-14-6 with 96 points. That record also makes for second in the the NHL behind only the Colorado Avalanche with 100 points. With the way they’ve been
On March 20, the Florida Panthers place defenseman Aaron Ekblad on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) and freed up about $7.5 million in extra cap space. With the extra money shored up, general manager, Bill Zito worked the phones and brought in from the Buffalo Sabres defenseman Robert Hagg in exchange for a sixth-round pick in
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