The NHL’s version of Christmas morning has arrived! It’s time for the free agent frenzy to begin. All day, we will be keeping track of all of the latest signings or trades, and give analysis on each of the transactions. Be sure to keep checking back here all day. Happy Free Agent Frenzy Day (and…
On Monday, the Florida Panthers announced the signing of new Head Coach, Gerard Gallant. Former Interim Head Coach Peter Horachek was not invited to return after going 26-36-4 last season. Gallant’s previous head coaching experience came in Columbus, where after three rough seasons he was let go by former Florida Panthers head coach, and then…
With the offseason lurking just around the corner, there has been, and will continue to be, tons of speculation as to which players might be on the move, and where they might go. Top 5 Possible Destinations will be a feature that runs from now until the NHL Draft, where the transactions are set to begin. On…
Interim Head Coach Peter Horachek was fired early yesterday and will no longer be with the Florida Panthers organization according to General Manager Dale Tallon. Horachek, who replaced Head Coach Kevin Dineen on November 8th was only able to improve the Panthers to the 29th best team this year, moving them one spot ahead from last year’s…
After suffering through an incredibly dry trade deadline last year, hockey fans were in for a treat this time around. Over the last 48 hours, we have seen a flurry of action involving many of the NHL’s star players. While much of the focus is on how these players will perform with their new clubs,…
The President of the Florida Panthers, Michael Yormark, has elected to leave the Panthers, and pursue a new career with the agency/entertainment company, Roc Nation, owned by rapper/entrepreneur, Jay-Z. Yormark had been affiliated with the Panthers through Sunrise Sports and Entertainment, the company that runs the Panthers’ affairs through the BB&T Center since 2003. Yormark…
The Brandon Pirri experiment is (finally) over. The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have traded Pirri to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a future 3rd and 5th round draft pick. After being crowned the AHL scoring king last season, Pirri got his chance to take over the reigns of second line center this…
After a disappointing start to the 2013-2014 season going 3-9-4, and 0-3-4 in their last 7 games, the Florida Panthers have relieved Kevin Dineen of his head coaching duties and replaced him, for now, with interim head coach, Peter Horachek. Horachek was the head coach of the Panthers’ AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. Currently…
Last year, the Panthers goalies finished 46th, 47th and 50th in the Goals Against Average categories. Quite frankly, the Cats haven’t had an above average goalie since former Panther, and current Canuck, Roberto Luongo and former Vezina Trophy winner, John Vanbiesbrouck. After being tortured by Scott Clemmensen the last two seasons, Jose Theodore constantly being…
Unrestricted free agent goaltender Tim Thomas has reportedly agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Florida Panthers, after using the summer to find a starting goalie job. That hasn’t happened, but Thomas will likely get a solid amount of playing time, especially if first-year starter Jacob Markstrom struggles early on in the season. I’d…
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