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The Florida Panthers were founded by then-Blockbuster owner Wayne Huizenga. They began playing in the 1993–94 NHL season, where they set the then-record for the most successful expansion team until the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017–18. Their first game was played on Oct. 6, 1993, against the Chicago Blackhawks, which resulted in a 4-4 tie. They have made the playoffs on nine occasions, including two trips to the Stanley Cup Final, in 1996, which they lost to the Colorado Avalanche, and in 2023, which they lost to the Golden Knights.

Panthers Responding to Paul Maurice’s Pep Talk
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The Florida Panthers are making a statement across the NHL why they are the defending Eastern Conference champions. They currently sit second in the Atlantic Division with a record of 14-7-2 with 30 points, just three points behind the Boston Bruins. On Friday, Nov. 24, the Panthers suffered their second shutout loss of the season to the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 3-0. The response from head coach Paul Maurice could best be described as colorful. “We were Horses**t” Paul Maurice on the Florida Panthers’ performance in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday, Nov. 24….

3 Potential In-Season Trade Destinations for Flames’ Noah Hanifin
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The Calgary Flames don’t appear to be in any rush to make trades at this time, but it still feels more likely than not that Noah Hanifin will be on the move between now and the trade deadline. The 26-year-old has been involved in trade rumours since the end of the 2022-23 campaign, and will be of high interest to contending teams as a rental in the final year of his contract. Related: Flames’ Kadri Turning Things Around After Miserable Start Aside from Elias Lindholm, Hanifin is the most valuable trade piece the Flames have. He is a player who…

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Blues’ Jakub Vrána
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There have been three games for the St. Louis Blues with Jakub Vrána as a healthy scratch this season. On both occasions, head coach Craig Berube mentioned the idea of needing more from him in every phase of the game. I don’t think the Blues have handled this situation perfectly, especially with their lack of giving Vrána an opportunity to play with a passer like Robert Thomas to maximize his goal-scoring ability. There is no word of whether Vrána is actually on the trade block or not, but it seems to be heading in the wrong direction. It’s been less…

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What year were the Florida Panthers founded?

The Florida Panthers were founded in 1993 by then-Blockbuster owner Wayne Huizenga.

When did the Florida Panthers play their first game?

The Panthers’ first game was played on Oct. 6, 1993, against the Chicago Blackhawks, which resulted in a 4-4 tie.

Who is the current head coach of the Florida Panthers?

Paul Maurice is the current head coach of the Florida Panthers.