FLORIDA PANTHERS NEWS

Predators add Stamkos, Marchessault in blockbuster moves; NHL teams drop $1B in free agent frenzy

The Nashville Predators made a big splash on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei

JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Reinhart agrees to a $69 million, 8-year deal to stay with Cup champion Panthers, AP source says

Sam Reinhart missed the Florida Panthers’ championship parade

JULY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Reinhart - Secures eight-year extension Reinhart and the Panthers agreed to an eight-year contract extension Sunday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports. The official details are expected to be announced Monday.

Impact Reinhart was one of the key pieces of Florida's Stanley Cup run last season. He scored a career-high 57 goals, blazing past his previous career best of 33. The 28-year-old scored 94 points -- including 34 on the man advantage -- while averaging 20:18 of ice time through 82 games. He then added 16 points in 24 postseason appearances. Reinhart will stay locked into a top-six spot with heavy power-play usage. In his three years with Florida, the 28-year-old winger ranks 11th in the NHL with 121 goals.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rasmus Asplund - Inks one-year deal Asplund signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Panthers on Sunday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Asplund did not see any NHL action during the 2023-24 campaign. He scored 44 points in 67 games with AHL Charlotte. Asplund totaled eight points in 46 contests with Buffalo and Nashville during the 2022-23 season. He should continue providing Florida with organizational depth.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

'F- You, Brooks Koepka!' Aaron Ekblad Calls Out LIV Golfer At Stanley Cup Parade Earlier today, Aaron Ekblad finally got to celebrate a Stanley Cup title after being with the Florida Panthers for 10 long years - and Brook...

JUNE 30 • OUTKICK.COM

'Unpredictable' free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

The outlook for NHL free agency

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maurice shows off custom shirt with his cats at Cup parade | NHL.com During speech, Panthers coach reveals attire with pets photoshopped over team’s logo

JUNE 30 • NHL.COM

Rain doesn't stop the reign for the Panthers, who celebrate their Stanley Cup with parade and rally

They waited 30 years

JUNE 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oilers sign backup goalie Calvin Pickard to 2-year contract extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed goalie Calvin Pickard to a two-year contract extension Friday with an annual average value of $1 million

JUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Panthers' Stanley Cup ocean dive damage iconic trophy? We asked the 'Keeper of the Cup.' The Panthers celebrated their first Stanley Cup win in the most South Florida way imaginable. They t...

JUNE 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cup champion Forsling among 1st 6 Sweden players for 2025 4 Nations Face-Off | NHL.com Defenseman to be joined by Hedman, Forsberg, Nylander, Zibanejad; tournament to be held Feb. 12-20

JUNE 28 • NHL.COM

Matt Kiersted - Inks two-way deal Kiersted signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Friday.

Impact Kiersted had four goals, 15 points and 53 PIM in 57 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte in 2023-24. The 26-year-old also has two goals and six points across 37 career NHL outings.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Giles - Signs two-year deal Giles inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Panthers on Friday.

Impact Giles had 13 goals and 23 points in 66 regular-season contests with AHL Charlotte in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward hasn't appeared in an NHL game.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Top six named for each country in NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid just finished an epic battle in the Stanley Cup Finals and will be on opposite sides again during the 202...

JUNE 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

The U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland have named their first six players for the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off taking place in February

JUNE 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Panthers' Stanley Cup ocean dive damage the iconic trophy? The Panthers took the Stanley Cup into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday morning in celebration of their championship. But will the dip in the o...

JUNE 28 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Colorado's MacKinnon wins Hart and Lindsay awards as the NHL's top player

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon was the big winner at Thursday’s NHL awards show, taking home the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league’s MVP as the Ted Lindsay Award as th...

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oilers, GM Ken Holland part ways after 5 seasons following their trip to the Stanley Cup Final

The Edmonton Oilers say general manager Ken Holland will not have his contract renewed

JUNE 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Off The Post: Do the Florida Panthers have a dynasty on their hands? Can the Florida Panthers keep their Stanley Cup champion group together to make another run next season?

JUNE 27 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Will trend of favorites winning continue in Euros, Copa América?

The odds-on favorites have won trophies this year. Will the trend continue, with a pre-tournament favorite emerging victorious in the Euro a...

JUNE 27

Stu Cowan: Don't be surprised if Canadiens trade late first-round pick at NHL Draft The Panthers didn't build championship team through the draft, so GM Kent Hughes could find more value in a trade of the No. 26 pick.

JUNE 26 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Stu Cowan: Don't be surprised if Canadiens trade late first-round pick at NHL Draft The Panthers didn't build championship team through the draft, so GM Kent Hughes could find more value in a trade of the No. 26 pick.

JUNE 26 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Hall of Famer Glen Sather retires after six decades, highlighted by building the Oilers' dynasty

Hockey Hall of Famer Glen Sather, who built and coached the NHL’s last great dynasty with the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s and helped resurrect the New York Rangers in the early 20...

JUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Interesting Off-Season Ahead for the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers just finished a lengthy playoff campaign, but the NHL draft and free agency are days away, with bot...

JUNE 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Captain Crunch and margaritas: How the Panthers will celebrate with their first Stanley Cup SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett made a promise to his father when he was 6 year...

JUNE 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM