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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 eight occasions, including one trip to the Stanley Cup Final, in 1996, which they lost to the Colorado Avalanche.

Oilers & Panthers Linked as Potential Trading Partners

Colton Pankiw | January 31, 2023February 1, 2023

With the 2022-23 season now past the midway point, we are beginning to get a clearer picture as to who will be buyers, and who will be sellers come the trade deadline. For the Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland, their stance as a buyer has been known since the beginning of the season, as they were considered a Stanley Cup contender over the summer. There have been some rocky times since, but they seem to have straightened those out as of late, and will certainly be looking to make some moves in the coming weeks. Related: Oilers Expressing Interest in…

History of Florida Panthers All-Stars

Joey Ganzi | January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

The Florida Panthers will host this year’s NHL All-Star weekend for the second time in franchise history with their first time being exactly 20 years ago in 2003. Even though their history is short, they have some notable faces that represented them as All-Star selections. In total, they’ve had 24 Panthers sent to play in the game. Bob Kudelski (1994) One of the first two selections in franchise history, Kudelski was selected in the team’s inaugural 1993-94 season. He was acquired through a trade midway through the season with the Ottawa Senators. That season, he played a record 86 NHL…

History of the Florida Panthers Captains

THW Archives | January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

If you find yourself wearing a big “C” on your sweater, you can assume that you have reached the pinnacle of individual hockey success. Being named team captain is an ode to an individual’s character as well as his playing ability by his team and teammates. Throughout the Florida Panthers‘ relatively young existence, there have been nine captains or co-captains. I’ve done a deep dive into what makes these players important to the Panthers community, how their careers developed, and what they’ve done post-playing career. Brian Skrudland (1993-97) Prior to joining the Panthers in 1993-94, their inaugural season, center Brian…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 27

Matthew Zator | January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of the biggest names in the history of the game left their mark on this date through the years. So, let’s…

Panthers Alex Lyon Has Been Reliable in Necessary Backup Role

Joey Ganzi | January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

The Florida Panthers are on an upswing. In their last 10 games, they are 7-2-1 and trail the Pittsburgh Penguins by three points for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, although the Penguins have two games in hand. Earlier this season, goaltender Spencer Knight was placed on injured…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22

Matthew Zator | January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair of games played under very odd circumstances. Let’s buckle in for our daily trip through time and look back at…

3 Takeaways from Canadiens’ 6-2 Loss to Florida Panthers

Blain Potvin | January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

The Florida Panthers flew into Montreal in desperation mode as they try to claw their way back into the playoff picture. For the Montreal Canadiens, it was a game that had little meaning other than as a development tool for the six rookies who were dressed, including one on the…

Boston Bruins & Florida Panthers Could Be Perfect Match for Trade

Michael DeRosa | January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

With their 3-1 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday (Jan. 19) night, the Boston Bruins improved to a ridiculous 36-5-4 record. As a result of their fantastic start to the year, they are expected to be one of the most active buyers at this year’s trade deadline. Ultimately,…

Red Wings & Panthers Could Produce Trade Deadline Blockbuster

Michael DeRosa | January 20, 2023January 21, 2023

At the time of this writing, the Detroit Red Wings sport a 19-17-8 record and are five points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Overall, this season has certainly been a step in the right direction for the Red Wings, but with…

Florida Panthers Have Issues with Holding Leads

Joey Ganzi | January 19, 2023January 19, 2023

The Florida Panthers are trying to claw their way back into the playoff race. They are now four points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final wild-card spot, with points in six of their last eight games. But, there is one thing the team needs to fix now before it…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 17

Matthew Zator | January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Both 500 and 13 were magic numbers on this date in National Hockey League history. Three was a pretty big number, too, as a slew of Hockey Hall of Famers scored hat tricks on Jan. 17. These are just a few of the memories this date has given us. Let’s…

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Panthers’ Radko Gudas

Shane Seney | January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

After 44 games of their 2022-23 regular season, the Florida Panthers have registered a 20-20-4 record. They sit five points out of a Stanley Cup Playoff position in the Eastern Conference and have played more games than the two teams they need to leap frog. General manager (GM) Bill Zito…

Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk Well-Deserving of All-Star Selection

Joey Ganzi | January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

The Florida Panthers are trying to claw their way back into the playoff race before the All-Star break. They have a 19-20-4 record and are six points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins (who have three games in hand) for the final wild-card spot and 11 points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning…

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