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Packy Jones

Packy has been a hockey player and fan since he first put on skates at three years old. He is a former employee of the Florida Panthers, and has moved on to work as a marketing professional in Syracuse, NY. He has written for several blogs, mostly about hockey, thus far in his career and enjoys sharing his passion for this great sport.

Barkov as Panthers’ Next Captain?

Packy Jones | June 14, 2018

Two years ago, prior to the Florida Panthers ultimately deciding to appoint Derek MacKenzie captain, there was much debate on who would take over the role. Former captain Willie Mitchell had…

Will 2018-19 Panthers Be the Best Yet?

Packy Jones | May 30, 2018

After back-to-back lackluster seasons where the Florida Panthers missed the postseason, 2016 seems like forever ago, when the Panthers took on the New York Islanders in the first round. After…

Panthers Can Learn From Past Failures

Packy Jones | May 22, 2018

Missing the playoffs is painful for any athlete, in any sport, at any level. A serious athlete who has watched other teams compete for trophies and titles can speak to…

Gallant’s Ghost Haunting Panthers

Packy Jones | April 29, 2018

Playoff hockey is the best time of year. For Florida Panther fans, though, watching the Vegas Golden Knights dominate the NHL has to be difficult. It is no secret the…

Barkov is Selke Bound

Packy Jones | April 20, 2018

The Selke Trophy is given to the “forward who demonstrates the most skill in the defensive component of the game,” and while offensive output is not mentioned in the description,…

Why the Florida Panthers Missed Playoffs

Packy Jones | April 12, 2018

The Florida Panthers were on the cusp of a playoff position since the all-star break, but with the 2017-18 regular season in the books, they came up one point short.…

Panthers Playoff Hopes Live With Bruins

Packy Jones | April 5, 2018

Thanks to a goaltender interference call with 0.3 seconds left on Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators, the Florida Panthers remain alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With three…

Frank Vatrano Fitting in With Panthers

Packy Jones | March 26, 2018

Prior to being dealt to the Florida Panthers at this year’s trade deadline, Frank Vatrano had played 25 games for the Boston Bruins this season. In those 25 games, he…

Notable Contracts Key for Panthers’ Future

Packy Jones | March 15, 2018

The NHL is a business. Hockey is a game loved by many, and as fans, we often forget how much more goes into success than what we see on a…

Yandle’s Play Igniting Panthers

Packy Jones | March 12, 2018

When the Florida Panthers signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a seven-year contract worth $44.5 million, he was expected to make an immediate impact on the power play as well as…

Panthers Poised for Meaningful Offseason

Packy Jones | March 8, 2018

Now only two points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the final playoff spot, the Florida Panthers are getting hot at the right time. The Panthers have a legitimate chance…

Panthers Have Big Opportunity

Packy Jones | February 27, 2018

The Florida Panthers have found their identity and it’s time for them to make a statement. Fresh off what are probably the two most important wins of the season, the…

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