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The Ex-Panther Factor: Why The New Jersey Devils Won’t Win The Cup

  Down to the “great eight” so to speak, as there are four teams in each conference still battling it out for the race for Lord Stanley’s Cup.  The greatest, and most difficult…Read More

Panthers Top 3 Players During 2011-2012 Season

It’s now officially set in. The 2011-2012 Florida Panthers season is over. I still find myself asking people if they’re going to watch the Panthers game tonight. Then I realize that for now those…Read More

Dale Tallon For GM Of The Year!

On May 17th, 2010 the Florida Panthers hired the architect of the soon to be Stanley Cup Winning Chicago Blackhawks, Dale Tallon, replacing Randy Sexton. The Panthers were used to having to hire different…Read More

Brian Campbell Nominated For The Lady Byng Memorial Trophy

During the 2011 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks dealt defender Brian Campbell to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Rostislav Olesz. The deal turned out to be great for the Panthers as they were able…Read More

2012 Playoff Predictions – Western Conference QF – The Rat Trick and Fans

  Once again it’s that time of year – Stanley Cup playoffs. This season, The Rat Trick staff along with other Florida Panthers’ fans are making predictions on the site as to who we think…Read More

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Ex Panther Factor: Why Vancouver Won’t Win The Cup….Again

If it’s Thursday it must be time for The Ex-Panther Factor.  Rather than take a look at a former…Read More

If The Chicago Blackhawks Did It, So Can The Florida Panthers

  Over and over again when I look at the ESPN.com game recaps for Florida Panther home games, the…Read More

Kris Versteeg On The Rise In Florida

With Kris Versteeg being an undersized player and being a fifth round draft pick, Kris always had to…Read More

The Pot Calling The Kettle Black? Stop Whining Vancouver.

This site is normally all about the Florida Panthers as you know, however we do have the latitude to…Read More

Despite Recent Win, Panthers Have Overtime Issues

The Florida Panthers have had 10 overtime losses this season. Which  means they have lost out on a…Read More

Game Day Preview: Panthers vs. Hawks. Getting Together With Friends

  Kris Versteeg in front of Cory Crawford Source: Joel Auerbach Getty Images FLORIDA PANTHERS 21-14-10 (52 PTS). vs. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: 28-13-6 (62 PTS.)  GAME TIME: 8:30 P.M. EASTERN  OPPOSITION…Read More

REDlines: Windy City Reunion, Captain Serious, FanSided Friday

  Good news for Florida Panther fans as Jack Skille comes back to the lineup tonight as he’s been out since December 16th with a shoulder injury.  The Panthers have sorely missed his hard…Read More

The Ex-Panther Factor: Michael Frolik

Upcoming games against the Chicago Blackhawks and the Winnipeg Jets bring a few choices available for today’s victim subject, however after watching every Blackhawk game this season which  I always…Read More

Brian Campbell Selected To 4th Career All Star Game!

Brian Campbell has been the most consistent Florida Panther all season long and his consistency is being rewarded, as he has been selected to participate in the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All Star Game which…Read More

Game Day Preview: Canucks vs. Panthers. It’s About The Points.

   VANCOUVER CANUCKS: 26-13-3 (55 PTS.) vs. FLORIDA PANTHERS: 20-13-8 (48 PTS.) GAME TIME:  7:30 P.M. EST.  OPPOSITION SITE:  THE CAUNCK WAY  TSN GAMEDAY In a rare matchup against a Western…Read More

It’s Madden Time For The Florida Panthers.

After rumors of his signing swirling around South Florida and other places, the Florida Panthers announced that three time Stanley Cup winner, and defensive specialist John Madden will be joining the…Read More

John Madden : A Solution To Our Problems ?

After a great start to the season the Florida Panthers have found themselves in a bit of a slump lately as they have posted a 3-4-3 record in their last 10 games, and have seen the Winnipeg Jets cut their…Read More

I Hate Shootouts. No Really, I Hate Shootouts!

Regardless of this sick goal scored by Patrick Kane above, I really can’t stand this part of the game. When the NHL instituted a new rule called the shootout, many were relieved to know that games…Read More

REDlines: Monday Night Reading. Congrats Chris Chelios.

  A special version of REDlines tonight starting off with this catchy little tune from Grouplove, Tongue Tied. With only one NHL game tonight featuring the New Jersey Devils visiting the Tamp Bay…Read More

The Winter Classic: Past, Present, And Future

The NHL Winter Classic is an annual event held on New Year’s day, one of two regular season games played outdoors.  Back to hockey’s roots, this season’s Winter Classic, the 5th annual event…Read More

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