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Dale Tallon: A Trade Deadline Retrospective, Part 2: The Florida Panthers

Welcome to Part 2 of Dale Tallon: A Trade Deadline Retrospective. In preparation for the April 3rd, 2013 NHL Trade Deadline I have gone back through Dale Tallon’s history as a general manager and…Read More

Dale Tallon: A Trade Deadline Retrospective, Part 1: The Blackhawk Years

The NHL Trade deadline is set for April 3rd and with the Panthers barely in contention for a playoff spot there is a good chance the team will be very busy in the upcoming weeks. I thought now would be…Read More

The Future Of The Panthers

The 2011-2012 season for the Panthers was a wild and crazy ride. With massive changes all around, from the front office to the blue line, they made great strides to show that hockey can survive in Florida.…Read More

Are There Other Options For Luongo?

The trade rumors have been swirling around Roberto Luongo for months now.  The hockey press has speculated possible destinations for Bobby Lu, but the All-Star goaltender has made it no secret how he…Read More

Erik Gudbranson Showed More Than The Stats Suggest

Erik Gudbranson‘s rookie season was considered a success by many: he managed to hold on to a roster spot for most of the year, he showed glimpses of his fantastic potential on defense, he was fine…Read More

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Can The Florida Panthers Survive Another Lockout?

First of all let’s hope that this question doesn’t become something that we even need to…Read More

Sunday Conversation: Three Questions For The Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers won their first division title in team history last season.  It was the first…Read More

The Florida Panthers: When You Have A Plan, You Minimize Mistakes.

What a difference a decade makes.  As a matter of fact, what a difference three years makes.  As Dale…Read More

Dale Tallon Being Prudent By Sticking To His Plan.

With the uncertainty of the CBA for the NHL looming in the balance of the summer, it hasn’t stopped…Read More

Florida Panthers, To The Fourth Power!

There is no question that most Florida Panthers fans would agree that the team needs to score more goals.…Read More

What Will The Offensive Lines For The Florida Panthers Look Like?

Every year teams enter the season with a new look. Whether it’s a new coach, new players or new executives,…Read More

A Different Perspective On Two Teams I Follow. The Blackhawks & The Panthers

  No secret to anyone who is a regular reader of this site, and many of you wonder how I can handle…Read More

What’s Next For Kevin Dineen And The Panthers?

When the Panthers signed Kevin Dineen last May, a lot of questions began to surface. The biggest question,…Read More

Kris Versteeg: Back and Here To Stay!!

  It is finally done. Yesterday, Florida Panther fans were given some great news; the team announced…Read More

BREAKING! Kris Versteeg Avoids Arbitration. Signs Four Year Deal With Florida Panthers

Today was the day that Kris Versteeg was scheduled to have his arbitration hearing as it related to…Read More

Panther Countdown: Ten Wins That Shaped The Season. Game #10 10/8/11 at New York Islanders

Over the coming days, The Rat Trick will take a look back at the 10 regular season wins that played…Read More

Florida Panthers Acquire Casey Wellman. Is This The End For Someone Else?

In a very quiet move on Friday, the Florida Panthers announced that they had traded a fifth round pick…Read More

Florida Panthers Much Needed Stars For Next Season

The Florida Panthers executives entered last offseason with the mindset of completely transforming a…Read More

An Inside Look At Michael Houser With Independent Scout Justin Goldman From The Goalie Guild

  Last week it was announced that the Florida Panthers had signed free agent invitee, goaltender…Read More

Looking Into The Future: John McFarland

    There has always been a lot of hype surrounding young Panthers prospect, John McFarland.…Read More