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Alejandro López

A rower-turned-writer at the University of Florida and an incoming MA in Journalism student at DePaul University, I have: Worked as a staff writer for the Independent Florida Alligator; covered the Florida Panthers for The Hockey Writers; reported on international tournaments for Hooked On Hockey Magazine; and functioned as an entertainment correspondent with the Gainesville Sun. If you're interested, you can also follow me on Twitter @ajlb95.

Panthers Package Lawson Crouse in Salary Dump Trade

Alejandro López | August 26, 2016

The Florida Panthers have been one of the NHL’s more active clubs this offseason, but their latest personnel decision has some fans scratching their heads. In a polarizing move, the…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Transactions, Trending

How Cost-Efficient is the Florida Panthers’ Roster?

Alejandro López | August 24, 2016

Salary cap leagues are all about getting the most “bang for your buck” — determining what player to sign, for what term, at the cheapest rate possible. The best general…

Categories Florida Panthers

Samuel Montembeault Brings Goaltending Depth to Panthers

Alejandro López | August 15, 2016

On Friday, July 15, goaltender Samuel Montembeault took to the rink at the Florida Panthers’ IceDen. In the midst of his second development camp, he skated out to his crease,…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Prospects

Denis Malgin Brings Offensive Punch to Florida Panthers

Alejandro López | August 8, 2016

The NHL is evolving. Size is no longer king — ushered in by smaller skaters such as Johnny Gaudreau, Tyler Johnson, Brendan Gallagher and the like, the league is moving towards…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Prospects

Michael Matheson Poised to Crack Panthers’ Roster

Alejandro López | July 20, 2016

Defense has been a focal point for the Florida Panthers this offseason—three new faces populate the blueline, sourced into Sunrise from around the league via trade and free agency. One…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Prospects

Comparing the Panthers’ Three New Defensemen

Alejandro López | July 9, 2016

During the early stages of the NHL offseason, the Florida Panthers have made some serious changes. Helmed by a forward-thinking, analytically-inclined regime, the Cats have stormed out of the gates,…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Transactions

Adam Mascherin Pick Highlights Panthers’ Second Draft Day

Alejandro López | June 29, 2016

For years, the NHL has predicated itself on size. Skilled prospects often see their draft stock rise or fall based on that intangible, as first-round talents find themselves sliding down the…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Prospects
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