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Florida Panthers Re-Sign Sam Bennett to 8-Year Deal

Jeremy Schouppe | June 27, 2025

The Florida Panthers announced that they have re-signed forward Sam Bennett to an eight-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $8 million. Bennett became a key figure for…

Categories Florida Panthers, Panthers Transactions

Panthers’ Bill Zito Has Tough Decisions to Make on Players

Joey Ganzi | June 23, 2025

The hunt this season has concluded. The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final by a score of 5-1 and became the third…

Categories Florida Panthers

Rangers Should Pursue These 3 Former Panthers in Free Agency

Lucas Standel | June 21, 2025

The 2024-25 NHL season officially came to an end when the Florida Panthers won their second straight Stanley Cup, once again beating out the Edmonton Oilers in the Final. With…

Categories Free Agency, New York Rangers

Mitch Marner’s Free Agency Decision Could Lead to a Quiet Start to NHL Offseason

Mark Scheig | June 20, 2025

The talk of the NHL offseason so far has been just how wild and crazy things could get. From potential big trades to massive contract signings, it’s fair to say…

Categories Free Agency, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Toews Signs, Bennett Staying, McDavid’s Deal & More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | June 20, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, reports have surfaced that Jonathan Toews has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, Sam Bennett declared that he’s not leaving…

Categories Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, Seattle Kraken, Winnipeg Jets

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Panthers, Stars, Rangers

Jim Parsons | June 18, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers lost again to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. What is the fallout as the team approaches free agency and…

Categories Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors

3 Takeaways from Panthers’ Game 6 Stanley Cup Clinching Win Over Oilers

Matt Nidiffer | June 18, 2025

The Florida Panthers, for a second consecutive season, are the Stanley Cup champions. The Panthers trounced the Edmonton Oilers – this time in six games – to yet again win…

Categories Florida Panthers

From Agitator to Answer? What Marchand Could Mean for the Maple Leafs

The Old Prof | June 16, 2025

In a calm and analytic on-air discussion, Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, co-hosts of Real Kyper & Bourne, tackled the hypothetical but intriguing idea of Brad Marchand joining the Toronto…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Out on Big UFA, Plus More NHL Rumors

Jim Parsons | June 16, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one scribe believes the Toronto Maple Leafs are likely not in the running for a big-name UFA that could hit the market on July 1.…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Editor's Choice, Florida Panthers, NHL Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL’s 2025 Free Agent Class: Top 5 Centers

Alex Chauvancy | June 16, 2025

Continuing with our free-agent previews, let’s look at the top centers in this year’s free-agent class. How strong this top five turns out will depend on whether a couple of…

Categories Free Agency, Free Agents

Panthers Show the Power of Poise Against the Oilers

The Old Prof | June 15, 2025

The Florida Panthers were known for walking the line between grit and chaos for much of this postseason. Sam Bennett‘s scrums, Brad Marchand’s mind games, and Aaron Ekblad‘s tone-setting presence…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Rangers, Stars, Oilers

Jim Parsons | June 13, 2025

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers and Sam Bennett are reportedly close to terms on an eight-year extension. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers might be eyeing two key…

Categories Dallas Stars, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors
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