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Panthers Improved, But Can They Repeat Their Cup Run?
September 27, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
Last season, the Florida Panthers had their greatest playoff run in franchise history. They went into the playoffs as a massive underdog against the best regular season team in NHL history in the Boston Bruins. This was thanks to the Pittsburgh Penguins losing a crucial game to the Chicago Blackhawks that snuck Florida into the dance. Not only did they take them down in seven games, but they did it after being down three games to one in the series.
Unfortunately, the magic faded in the Final. While they did claim their first Cup Final win in franchise history in Game 3, they ultimately fell in five games to the Vegas Golden Knights. With that bitter taste in their mouth, they look to get back to the Final for a potential mulligan to win hockey’s holy grail for the first time in franchise history.
7 Things About Roberto Luongo
September 22, 2023 by Kyle Gipe
Roberto Luongo is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in league history and ranks among the best at the position in numerous categories. But not only was he an elite netminder throughout his career, but he was also one of the league’s most interesting players throughout his career. Here are seven things that make him unique.
Panthers Should Benefit With Return of Sports Betting
September 13, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers look to get back into the Stanley Cup Final this season after losing it last season to the Vegas Golden Knights. This upcoming season, they may gain something that 14 other NHL franchises offer in their home states. That is the ability to legally wager on sporting events.
Logistics-wise, sports betting is currently legal in the state of Florida. But, mobile apps are not up and running in the state and retail sportsbooks have yet to open. The mandate went into effect on Sept. 19, but it is not an official start date for sports betting in the Sunshine State.
How can these moves benefit the Cats?
Panthers Will Benefit From Patric Hornqvist Joining the Front Office
September 21, 2023 by Joey Ganzi
One piece of the Florida Panthers that was a big part of their success over the course of last few seasons was forward Patric Hornqvist, racking up 26 goals and 37 assists during that span. This summer, he decided to hang up the skates and retire as a player as unfortunate injuries caught up to the Swedish forward. But, he is not leaving the hockey life quite just yet. The Panthers announced that he will return to the team as a scouting and development consultant.
His history in the league as a player alone makes him more than qualified for such a role within the organization. He will make great strides in developing future Florida Panther prospects.