Panthers' Fourth Line Impact & Dmitry Kulikov's Struggles
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In today’s edition, we have an article on the success of the team’s fourth line. Also, how is Dmitry Kulikov doing in his return to Sunrise? Hint: Not great. Finally, we dive into the captain history of the Panthers.
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Panthers’ Fourth Line is Creating Havoc
November 2, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers have kicked off their 2023-24 campaign and finished October above .500 with a record of 4-3-1. They’re looking to get back to the postseason after falling just short of securing their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
There are a ton of positives to start the season, such as Sam Reinhart being a top-five player in the NHL in goals. But one that seems to be overlooked is how strong the new fourth line has been for Florida. Despite it only potting two goals so far, the line of Ryan Lomberg, Steven Lorentz and Kevin Stenlund has set the tone in games with their size and speed.
Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov Struggling in Second Stint
October 26, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
Earlier this offseason, the Panthers brought back a familiar face to the lineup in defenseman Dmitry Kulikov. The thought process was that returning to Sunrise was going to be great for the team as he was going to be a useful stopgap until defensemen Brandon Montour and Aaron Ekblad return from their injuries suffered in last season’s playoff run. There would have also been a chance he could come back and be a regular in the lineup just like the fond memories of his younger years. But his second tenure as a Cat has been nothing but disastrous for him thus far.
History of the Florida Panthers Captains
October 28, 2023 by THW Archives
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. Here is a deep dive into what makes these players important to the Panthers community, how their careers developed, and what they’ve done post-playing careers.