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What’s In A Number. The Florida Panthers And The History Of 44

  For my first and what could be my only attempt at this for the Florida Panthers, I decided to take a look at the number 44.  Obviously that number currently belongs to our young and promising…Read More

Florida Panther Player Ratings: Erik Gudbranson. Maturing Before Our Eyes

With the 2011-12 season sadly in the rear-view window, it’s once again time for The Rat Trick to take a look back at those who had the biggest impact on the the Florida Panthers. Over the coming…Read More

Florida Panthers: What We Learned In 2011-2012

The 2011-2012 Florida Panthers season suddenly ended last week. While no one enjoys watching their team be knocked out of the playoffs, Panther fans, despite the feeling of emptiness, are grateful that…Read More

Hard Fought Season Comes To An End

Just like that, the Florida Panthers season quickly and unfortunately came to an end. With the Panthers and the Devils playing game 7 of the Eastern Quarterfinals in Sunrise on the Panthers home ice,…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

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Florida Panthers Proving They’re In It To Win It

On Saturday night for Game 5, the Florida Panthers knew that a win would put them in the driver’s…Read More

Quick Recap: Panthers & Theodore Shutout Devils. Take 3-2 Series Lead. How You Like Me Now?

After sitting out game four and being pulled in game three Jose Theodore did what he’s done all…Read More

The Comeback Cats Ready For Game Four

  Goal scored by number 9, Zach Parise at 0:33 seconds! Goal scored by number 11, Stephen Gionta…Read More

Qtr. Final Game 3 Preview: Devils Vs. Panthers: Stay Strong

The series is now tied 1-1 and the Florida Panthers would sure love to win this one to have the 2-1…Read More

Florida Panthers Vets And Young Guns Combine For Success

  Just for fun, let’s take a team. Any team in the National Hockey League and completely dismember…Read More

Did The Panthers Beat The Devils At Their Own Game?

    After getting severely outshot in the first period of game one of their series, and falling behind 3-0 before the first period was over, the Florida Panthers knew that game two had to be…Read More

Qtr. Final Game 2 Preview: Devils vs. Panthers: Lessons Learned.

Tonight the Florida Panthers hope to even up their first round series at home against the New Jersey Devils after an opening night loss.  If you’re a history buff then know this.  When the Devils…Read More

Game Day Preview: Panthers vs. Wild. Faith Will Be Rewarded

   FLORIDA PANTHERS: 37-24-15 (89 PTS.) vs. MINNESOTA WILD: 31-35-10 (71 PTS.)  OPPOSITION SITE: GONE PUCK WILD TSN GAMEDAY GAMEDAY SONG: LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS-Bruce Springsteen A four game…Read More

The Day After: Third Time’s The Charm For Panthers In Shootout

You’re forgiven if you were pessimistic when the Florida Panthers headed to the shootout Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. After all, the Panthers were coming off a two game home stand…Read More

How To Fix The Panthers’ Offense

  I was having a nice conversation with my friends the other night when the dialogue turned to the Florida Panthers, which is bound to happen if I can help it.  We talked about recent games, and…Read More

Game Day Preview: Panthers vs. Penguins: Lay Down The Boom.

  FLORIDA PANTHERS: 31-23-12 (74 PTS.) vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS: 40-21-5 (85 PTS.) OPPOSITION SITE:  PENS LABYRINTH TSN GAMEDAY TODAY’S AWESOME GAME DAY SONG: ROCKY GROUND There are 16 games…Read More

Are The Florida Panthers Too Soft?

After last night’s game, a 7-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, the Florida Panthers return home with a bitter taste in their mouth. From the get go, the Panthers were unable to compete with the Jets…Read More

Florida Panther’s Defence Seeing Red!

After losing veteran blueliner Ed Jovanovski to a hand injury after a fight on January 12th against the Boston Bruins’ Dan Paille, the Florida Panthers were fortunate that Keaton Ellerby had been…Read More

Panthers Recap: Cats Answer Early Wake-Up Call In New Jersey

It was an unfamiliar game time for the Florida Panthers but it began in an all-too familiar fashion. Former Panther Steve Bernier scored just 1:39 into the first period to give the New Jersey Devils…Read More

The Day After: Panthers Rebound At Home; Down Kings 3-1

After Tuesday’s disappointing effort against the Washington Capitals that cost them sole possession of first place, the Florida Panthers needed a big effort, and more importantly, a big result out…Read More

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